RFT - Column Remediation Works BJ Building
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The University of Adelaide is seeking a contractor to undertake column remediation works within the Bonython Jubilee (BJ) Building. About Adelaide University ('the University') is a leading contemporary comprehensive university of global standing. The University is dedicated to ensuring the prosperity, well-being and cohesion of society by addressing educational inequality through its actions and through the success and impact of its students, staff and alumni. Partnered with the communities it serves, the University conducts outstanding future-making research of scale and focus. For more information regarding the University please visit https://www.adelaide.edu.au/about/. Scope The scope includes: Repairs to concrete degradation within columns and beams in the Bonython Jubilee Building Works arising from the scope developed following an assessment by a structural engineer and subsequent invasive investigations The building will be partially occupied while works occur. Contract Terms and Conditions The intended start date is December 2026, once formal University teaching has ended The start date is subject to contractor availability and confirmation with stakeholders during project start up Instructions to Tenderers Completed responses must be submitted via the electronic tender box on the TenderLink portal. Tenderers will receive a Successful Submission Receipt timed and dated upon completion. The University is not bound to accept the lowest priced Tender, or all or any part of a Tender, and reserves the right to conduct the Request for Tender process and select the successful tenderer as it sees fit. Staff of the University are unable to respond to verbal enquiries in relation to the tender. Late, verbal or emailed tenders will not be accepted. Enquiries Enquiries must be directed via the online forum. The online forum will be open for enquiries until 5:00pm (ACST) on Friday 2 October 2026.
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