Darwin Region - Port Keats Road - Provision of NATA Accredited Construction Materials Testing Site Laboratory for the Upgrade to Seal Standard Between 134.9 - 181.3 km

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 31 October 2026 — indicative and subject to change

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Overview The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (NT) is seeking provision of a NATA accredited site laboratory for the conformance testing of civil construction materials to support the upgrade of Port Keats Road to seal standard between 134.9 km and 181.3 km, in the Darwin region. Scope The scope includes: Provision of a fully staffed National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA) accredited site laboratory Conformance testing of civil construction materials including soils, aggregates and concrete, in accordance with the DLI Standard Specification for Roadworks Support of the upgrade and sealing works of Port Keats Road from Palumpa (west of Anophles Creek) to Wadeye, converting the road from gravel standard to sealed road standard of 8m seal on 9m formation Enquiries Project Officer: Philip Stacey Phone: 08 8999 4828 (if outside Australia call +61 8 8999 4828)

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