Standing Offer for Fire Safety Works

Overview Homes NSW is seeking suitably qualified and licensed contractors to deliver planned Fire Safety Works across its social housing portfolio, including Low Rise, Medium Rise and Group Homes properties, covering both passive and active fire safety systems. The engagement will be established through a Standing Offer Arrangement with Primary and Alternative Contractors. Objectives The key objectives of this opportunity are: Improve Fire Safety Performance: Deliver Fire Safety Works identified through completed fire safety scoping activities to progressively improve fire safety performance across the portfolio, supporting compliance with the Homes NSW Fire Safety Manual, applicable legislative and regulatory requirements, the National Construction Code and relevant Australian Standards. Support Delivery of the Fire Safety Program: Establish a capable and scalable contractor panel to support the ongoing delivery of planned Fire Safety Works, providing an efficient delivery mechanism that enables works to be allocated without the need for ongoing project based procurements. Maintain Statewide Delivery Capability: Establish sufficient contractor capability and capacity across metropolitan and regional NSW. Deliver Value for Money Through Structured Pricing: Apply a consistent Schedule of Rates containing market tested Base Prices, with Respondent percentage adjustments reflecting the Contract Areas nominated, supporting transparent and competitive pricing and effective cost management throughout the SOA term. Maintain Quality, Safety and Compliance: Ensure Works are completed, certified and documented in accordance with applicable technical, regulatory and Homes NSW requirements. Provide Flexible and Resilient Program Delivery: Establish Primary and Alternative Contractors to provide flexibility in allocating Works based on program priorities, contractor capability, capacity and performance, and maintain sufficient delivery capacity and supply continuity across the Contract Areas. Support Social Procurement Outcomes: Support Aboriginal Participation, Skills, Training and Workforce Diversity, Local Market Testing and other applicable NSW Government procurement objectives, facilitating participation by SMEs, regional businesses, Aboriginal businesses and specialist subcontractors where appropriate. Support Future Group Home Requirements: Provide an established delivery mechanism for any outstanding Group Homes requiring Fire Safety Works following completion of the existing Change of Use Program contracts, enabling these outstanding works to transition into business as usual delivery through the Fire Safety Works SOAs. Scope The scope includes: Planned fire safety upgrades across Low Rise, Medium Rise and Group Homes within the Homes NSW social housing portfolio, as identified through completed fire safety scoping activities Passive and active fire safety systems, associated building works, testing, commissioning, certification and post completion assurance Passive Fire Safety Systems Fire doors, frames, hardware and associated components Fire and smoke compartmentation Fire rated walls, ceilings and associated construction Fire stopping and sealing of service penetrations Rectification of passive fire protection systems Associated building works required to complete the fire safety upgrade Active Fire Safety Systems Fire detection and alarm systems Automatic fire sprinkler systems Fire hydrant systems Fire hose reel systems Emergency lighting Exit and directional signage Associated Fire Safety Works Works required to implement the fire safety measures identified through the relevant completed fire safety scope Testing and commissioning of installed or upgraded systems Certification and other compliance documentation Rectification and making good associated with the Fire Safety Works Provision of required records, warranties and post-completion documentation to the Principal Contractor Requirements Appropriately licensed and qualified contractors with suitable management systems, resources and experience to safely deliver the Works Capability and resources to deliver across Low Rise, Medium Rise and Group Homes, including passive and active fire safety systems Works must be delivered in accordance with the Homes NSW Fire Safety Manual (FSM), National Construction Code (NCC), relevant Australian Standards and other applicable legislative and regulatory requirements Instructions to Tenderers Detailed technical and delivery requirements for the Works are contained in the Specifications and associated Opportunity documents. For probity reasons, all communications during an active procurement must be managed exclusively through the Opportunity Owner or Primary Contact Officer. No communications are to take place with other service providers or other staff within Homes NSW. This ensures fairness, transparency, and consistency for all parties. The procurement process remains active until the contract is awarded. Tender Briefing A pre-response briefing will be held for this opportunity. Attendance at the pre-response briefing meeting is not mandatory. Date: 13/10/2026 Time: 2:00pm (AEDST) Format: Virtual briefing Join link: Join Meeting Now Meeting ID: 481 546 661 538 129 Passcode: Kv73sF6x Enquiries Contact: Mark Jones Email: HomesNSW-HP-Procurement@homes.nsw.gov.au Phone: 0459230090