Alma Park Sportsground Lighting

Closes in 6 daysSubmission deadline: 28 October 2026, 05:00 PM Australia/Melbourne

About this tender

Overview The City of Port Phillip invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit a tender for the Alma Park Sportsground Lighting. Scope The Contractor shall provide all labour, materials, plant and equipment necessary to carry out and complete the whole of the works in an expeditious and safe manner, in accordance with the drawings and specification. The scope of works is detailed in the following documents attached to the RFT: Electrical and Lighting Design Drawings, prepared by WEBB Australia PTY LTD ("Electrical Drawings") Specification for Electrical and Lighting Services, prepared by WEBB Australia PTY LTD ("Consultant Specification") Structural Footing Drawing, prepared by Coulthard Shim PTY LTD ("Structural Drawings") Specification ("Specification") Landscape Specification ("Landscape Specification") Appendix A, site background and management documents, including the Feasibility Report, Plan of Feature Survey (Beveridge Williams, 2026) and stormwater asset location drawings Project Scope Inclusions The scope of works includes (but is not limited to) the following: Completion of all associated lighting, electrical and structural works, leveraging existing electrical infrastructure (pits, conduits and related assets) where feasible to optimise efficiency and reduce costs Finalisation of pole shop drawings with the manufacturer, and supply and installation of lighting units, including poles, smart PE cells and luminaires, with luminance/illuminance performance complying with relevant Australian Standards Service locating Upgrade of cabling to suit new loads and controls, including installation of new cabling in place of existing cabling, re-using the existing conduit Submission and obtaining of a Demolition Permit Removal of existing light poles Construction of new footings and installation of new light poles at specified locations Disposal of surplus soil off-site in accordance with the Soil Contamination Assessment and relevant environmental legislation Minor landscaping works to reinstate grassed areas disturbed during construction, with turf reinstatement matching existing turf conditions and species, including matching Kikuyu (Pennisetum clandestinum) turf unless otherwise approved by the Principal's Representative Post-installation compliance assessment, including lighting level verification and electrical compliance Demolition Application for and approval of a Demolition Permit for the light towers Removal and disposal of four existing sports field lighting towers Removal of redundant electrical infrastructure Removal of redundant cabling and pits where required Recovery and recycling of materials wherever practical Lawful disposal of all waste materials Submission of a waste and recycling notification at practical completion New Sports Lighting Infrastructure Construction of four new sports lighting towers Installation of four 27-metre galvanised steel lighting masts complete with crossarms Construction of new reinforced concrete footings Installation of new LED sports floodlights Installation of mounting brackets, glareshields and accessories as specified in the design documentation Provision of all structural and electrical components required for a complete operational installation Lighting towers suitable for coastal environmental conditions, including corrosion protection systems suitable for a coastal municipality, and designed to minimise future maintenance requirements Provision of As-Built Drawings and Electrical Compliance Certification Electrical Works Supply and installation of new underground electrical reticulation Installation of new conduits and pits where indicated on the design, and re-use of conduits around the oval as specified in the design Replacement of failed underground PVC cabling with XLPE cabling Installation of local earthing systems where noted on the design drawing Sports Lighting Controls GPS timeclock control DALI-based lighting control system Push-button operation/override with timer Dual operating modes, being Training Mode (average maintained illuminance of 50 lux) and Competition Mode (average maintained illuminance of 100 lux) Remote lighting management capability Site Reinstatement Disposal of surplus and contaminated soils Turf reinstatement Reinstatement of all disturbed areas Protection of sports field playing surfaces during construction Site Inspection A site inspection will be held at Alma Park Oval. Date: Monday 12 October 2026 Time: 10am Location: Alma Park Oval Instructions to Tenderers All tender submissions are to be lodged electronically via Tenderlink by the time and date noted under the Tender Details. Council reserves the right not to accept the lowest or any tender, or part thereof. Tenders received after the closing time, or by hardcopy, email or facsimile, will not be considered. Enquiries Contact Officer: Christine Soh, Procurement and Contracts Business Partner Phone: +61385637541 Email: tender@portphillip.vic.gov.au

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