Darwin Region - Rural Roads - Bituminous Pavement Repairs for a Period of 36 Months

Closes in 28 daysClose date: 22 September 2026

About this tender

Overview The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (NT) is seeking a contractor to undertake bituminous pavement repairs and minor rehabilitation of existing sealed rural roads and highways in the Darwin Region for a period of 36 months. Scope The scope includes bituminous repairs and minor rehabilitation of existing sealed roads and highways, including but not limited to: Pothole patching Edge break repairs Regulation patching Reconstruction patching Spray sealing Minor reconstruction with surface works Pothole inspections on a number of higher use important roads, undertaken fortnightly in November and from April to May, and weekly from December to March Contract Terms and Conditions Contract period of 36 months Estimated price range of $10M to $30M

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