Darwin Region - Melville Island - Pirlangimpi Road - Upgrade and Seal

Closes in 22 daysSubmission deadline: 11 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Darwin

About this tender

Overview The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (NT) is seeking a contractor to upgrade and seal approximately 15km of unsealed road on Pirlangimpi Road, Melville Island, in the Darwin region. Scope The scope includes, but is not limited to: Upgrade of unsealed road to a sealed single carriageway standard from Ch 31800m to 46811m Installation of reinforced concrete box culverts and pipes at various locations Road re-alignments at various locations Construction of intersections and light vehicle accesses at various locations Tie into existing sealed road near the 'Threeways' intersection Construction of roadside drainage and protection works Spray sealing (14mm primerseal / 7mm S10E) Pavement marking and installation of road furniture, including road safety barriers Gravel transition to the existing unsealed road from Ch 31500m to 31800m Rehabilitation of site, including all disturbed areas such as old road alignments, gravel pits, campsite, laydown areas, access roads and turn-around areas Works between Ch 30300m and 31500m, including Access 20, are not included in the Contract. Contractor Requirements WHS Accreditation Scheme for Commonwealth building work must be provided Tender Briefing Date: 08/09/2026 Time: 09:30 Registration: Required Instructions to Tenderers Electronic lodgement using the eLodgement facility Faxing to Darwin tenders office on +61 8 8999 1935 WHS Accreditation Scheme for Commonwealth building work must be provided with the lodgement Enquiries Technical enquiries: Call 08 8999 4618 (if outside Australia call +61 8 8999 4618)

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