2026 ABP – Torquay Coast Primary School – Construction Works (ABP121665)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview This is an Advance Tender Notice to receive notification from parties interested in tendering for this project. This advance tender notice is not the actual tender, and no tender documentation is provided at this stage. The Victorian School Building Authority intends to release a Request for Tender in September 2026 for construction works at Torquay Coast Primary School, located at 25 Stretton Dr, Torquay 3228. Scope The project scope includes: Construction of a ramp Construction of decking Construction of a DDA bathroom Installation of automatic doors Installation of sinks Electrical works Contractor Requirements Current CSR Registration under the category New Commercial Construction Prequalification, level amount no less than $1,000,000 Instructions to Tenderers Parties interested in tendering must email their company details to vsba.project.delivery@education.vic.gov.au to be considered for tendering. The email subject heading should be clearly marked ATN-ABP-TCPS-5556 for Victorian School Building Authority. A separate Request for Tender (RFT) will be issued. It is expected that approximately four tenderers will be invited. The VSBA will decide which firms are to be invited to submit a tender, based on the firm's experience, capability, and capacity to undertake the work in the required timeframe, and past performance. Enquiries Contact: Clare Stephenson, Contractual Phone: +61 (03) 7022 2363 Email: vsba.project.delivery@education.vic.gov.au
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