QPAC Lyric Theatre and Foyers Lighting Upgrade Project - Head Contractor

Closes in 28 daysSubmission deadline: 10 December 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Brisbane

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Overview The State of Queensland, represented by the Department of Education acting through Arts Queensland, is seeking tenders from PQC Level 3 Eligible Tenderers for the role of Head Contractor on the QPAC Lyric Theatre and Foyers Lighting Upgrade Project (CIW12 APAF26010). Scope The scope includes: Lighting construction works, including the installation of new and replacement lighting and associated works within the Queensland Performing Arts Centre Lyric Theatre and Foyers Acting as Principal Contractor, including sourcing, engaging, and managing all appropriate and required industry/trade specialised sub-contractors to complete the works Contractor Requirements Tenderers must be PQC Level 3 Eligible Tenderers Tenderers must attend the Mandatory Industry Briefing (MIB) and the Mandatory Site Inspection (MSI) to be eligible to tender for this project Only PQC Eligible Tenderers and their invitees are eligible to attend the MIB and MSI Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A Mandatory Industry Briefing (MIB) and a Mandatory Site Inspection (MSI) will be held for this project. MIB Date: 19/11/26 MIB Time: 2pm Format: Virtual briefing via MS Teams MSI Date: 20/11/26 MSI Time: 10am Attendance must be registered by emailing APAFTenderBox@arts.qld.gov.au by 4pm, 17/11/26. Instructions to Tenderers Requests for information and clarifications must be submitted to APAFTenderBox@arts.qld.gov.au by 4pm, 03/12/26 Tenders are to be submitted via Queensland Procurement Solutions (Vendor Panel) with a copy to APAFTenderBox@arts.qld.gov.au by 2pm, 10/12/26 Enquiries Contact: APAF Procurement Email: APAFTenderBox@arts.qld.gov.au

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