Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Project Overview V/Line is seeking to establish a Construction Works Panel (CWP) comprising experienced, capable and pre-qualified contractors to deliver construction, maintenance and capital improvement works across Victoria’s heavy rail network. The Panel will support the delivery of a broad range of rail and civil infrastructure projects for both the Projects Division and the Assets & Maintenance (A&M) Division, including works associated with railway structures, earthworks, drainage, fencing, asphalting, traffic management and related rail infrastructure activities. Opportunities may arise across metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria, requiring contractors with the capability to mobilise resources and deliver works safely, efficiently and in accordance with V/Line’s operational and governance requirements. The CWP is intended to provide V/Line with a diverse and flexible contractor base that can deliver high-quality construction outcomes while fostering collaboration, innovation and continuous improvement. Successful Tenderers will be appointed to a closed panel arrangement for an initial term of three years, with two options to extend by a further two years each. Appointment to the Panel does not guarantee the allocation of work or any minimum expenditure. Individual work packages will be sourced through panel engagement processes and Rules of Engagement, with contractors expected to demonstrate scalable workforce capability, access to appropriate plant and equipment, strong technical expertise, and proven experience delivering rail and civil construction works Panel Categories Tenderers may apply for one or more of the following categories: Category 1 – Earthworks and Drainage Category 2 – Track and Rail Works Category 3 – Level Crossings Category 4 – Bridges and Culverts Category 5 – Structural, Concrete, Masonry and Remedial Works Category 6 – Timber, Steel and Metal Works Category 6A – Timber Works Category 6B – Steel and Metal Works Category 7 – Signalling Works Category 8 – General Building, Facilities and Building Services Works Optional Supplier Briefing for Tender V/Line will host an online supplier briefing for the Construction Works Panel Request for Tender. The session will outline the opportunity, scope and work categories, the procurement process (including lodgement requirements), evaluation approach, and next steps. Attendance is optional and does not form part of the evaluation. The briefing will be delivered via Microsoft Teams; registration is essential to receive the join link. Procurement questions must be submitted via the Zycus eForum. Slides will be shared with registrants after the event via Zycus. Meeting details and link to registration: Wednesday, 8th July 2026 10:00 - 11:00 am (UTC+10:00) Canberra, Melbourne, Sydney https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/507420e9-594b-4b04-acd6-f95edd05c687@d2f5bbdc-b3b0-45d9-9d72-3edb76f1308c Enquiries Joe Brennan (Enquiries) Mobile: +61 (04) 61221622 joe.brennan@vline.com.au
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
