Overview Zoos Victoria is advising the release of a tender for the construction of a new 400sqm Wildlife Hospital facility at Kyabram Fauna Park, to be released via the etender platform on 12 August 2026. Purpose The facility is intended to support veterinary treatment, rehabilitation, quarantine and release of native wildlife at Kyabram Fauna Park. Scope The successful tenderer will be responsible for undertaking construction works based on the Principal's design documentation, including coordination, completion and handover of a fully operational facility suitable for accreditation and day to day operational use. At a high level, the scope of works includes, but is not limited to: Site Establishment and Enabling Works Building permit Establishment of the construction site, temporary services, safety systems and environmental controls Site clearing, earthworks, and preparation in accordance with approved drawings and reports Coordination with Kyabram Fauna Park operations to minimise disruption to animals, staff, neighbours and visitors Building and Civil Works Construction of all building elements including substructure, superstructure, envelope and internal fit-out Delivery of clinical, treatment and support spaces including admissions and triage areas, veterinary surgery and treatment rooms, wildlife rehabilitation and holding spaces, and staff amenities, storage and operational support areas External works including access paths, service yards, drainage and landscaping immediately associated with the facility Building Services and Specialist Systems Installation and commissioning of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, lighting and fire protection systems Compliance, Quality and Certification Compliance with all applicable statutory, regulatory and code requirements, including workplace health and safety and environmental obligations Coordination with authorities having jurisdiction to achieve approvals, inspections and certifications Delivery of construction documentation, warranties, testing records and as-built information Testing, Commissioning and Handover Commissioning of all building systems and services Defects rectification and practical completion Structured handover including training, operations manuals and defect-liability support Contractor Requirements Due to the estimated value and regional nature of the works, Local Jobs First criteria will apply Contract Terms and Conditions The design documentation has been developed on the basis of an anticipated project delivery cost in the order of approximately $2 million. Value for money will form part of the evaluation process, and offers that materially exceed this budget expectation may be considered less competitive and may not be prioritised for further consideration. Instructions to Tenderers Tender documents will be accessible once the tender launches on 12 August 2026. To access the tender documents, register (or review or confirm) your company details on the Zoos Victoria E-Tendering portal. Enquiries Contact: Ryan McDonough, Technical Phone: +61 0436624427 Email: rmcdonough@zoo.org.au