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Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Overview DCOH Pty Ltd (NT), on behalf of the Department of Education and Training (DET), has released a tender on behalf of the Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (DLI) for the design, documentation, and construction of the new Palmerston Secondary Special Education School (PSSES). This notice invites subcontractors to register interest and stay updated on the tender process. About Preliminary design documentation, including the concept design and brief for the school, has been completed and is provided with this tender. The proposed new campus will accommodate 200 students (Years 7-12) and will help relieve pressure on existing special education services, including the Special Education Centre at Palmerston Secondary School and Henbury School in Darwin. Scope The proposed works include, but are not limited to: Five (5) General Learning Area (GLA) blocks of classrooms and associated support learning spaces comprising GLA1, GLA2, GLA3, GLA4(a) and GLA4(b) Administration building Music room and economics building inclusive of a cafe and retail VET building Technology and arts building Bike and trailer storage Horticulture, farm, maintenance and recycling buildings Covered pool and water play area New playing field Landscape architecture, covered walkways, shade structures, play areas, and paths Roads, car parking, and loading bays including covered vehicle and bus stop drop off/pickup areas Gates and fencing to the PSSES perimeter and internal zones where required Accessibility modifications where required to the existing gym, canteen, library and covered basketball court on the current Palmerston Secondary School campus All associated site services and civil infrastructure works to support the new PSSES Supply and installation of all Group 1 FFE items Contractor Requirements Suitable capability, experience and capacity to support DCOH in the tender process for the relevant work package or packages Information Requested Clear identification of the relevant work package or packages of interest An outline of the contractor's capability to deliver the required works Instructions to Tenderers Tender documents, drawings and supporting information for the available work packages are accessible via the link provided in the package details, referenced as "DCOH - PSSES - Tender Documents". Interested subcontractors should review the documentation relevant to the package or packages they are interested in.
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