Victorian School Building Authority - Request for Tender for construction only defect rectification works at a Victorian school

Closes in 13 daysClose date: 20 August 2026

About this tender

Overview The Victorian School Building Authority, part of the Department of Education (VIC), is intending to release a Request for Tender for construction only defect rectification works at a Victorian school located in the South Western Victoria Region (Brimbank Melton). Purpose This forward notice is released to the open market in accordance with the Ministerial Directions for Public Construction Procurement in Victoria (Directions) requirements. Scope Construction only defect rectification works at a Victorian school in the South Western Victoria Region (Brimbank Melton) Enquiries Contact: Sonia Pal (Technical) Phone: +61 (3) 9059 5370 Email: Sonia.Pal@education.vic.gov.au

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