Maryborough-Dunolly Road - Culvert Replacement of Existing Bridge Over Burnt Creek (SN4534)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Department of Transport and Planning (VIC) is seeking tenders for DOT42820, the culvert replacement of the existing bridge over Burnt Creek on Maryborough-Dunolly Road (SN4534). Contractor Requirements Only tenderers prequalified at minimum prequalification level B1 and F2 at the time of closing of the tender will be eligible to tender on this contract Instructions to Tenderers Tender Opening Date: 24 July 2026 Requests for tender documents should be directed to: tenderservices@transport.vic.gov.au All tender submissions must be lodged via http://www.tenders.vic.gov.au. The final set of reforms to the Local Jobs First Act 2003 commenced on 1 July 2026. The Local Jobs First Policy has been updated to reflect these reforms. These updates apply to all procurement and tendering activities which have commenced after 1 July 2026 and which meet the Local Jobs First financial thresholds. Enquiries Tender Services, Contractual: tenderservices@transport.vic.gov.au
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