Construction of the Warburton (WA) Dialysis Facility

Overview Ngaanyatjarra Health Service (NHS), in partnership with Purple House, is seeking a Head Contractor to deliver a Design and Construct (D&C) commission for a new 4-chair, nurse-assisted haemodialysis facility at Warburton, in the Ngaanyatjarra Lands, Western Australia. The facility is to be delivered as a modular building, prefabricated off-site and transported to Warburton for installation and completion, with a 40-year design life. About Jenarc, as the lead design consultant, has been working with NHS to progress the design of this facility through to 70%, with architectural and all services documentation (mechanical, structural, fire, electrical and hydraulics) now complete and included in this tender package. The project has proceeded through the Licensing and Accreditation Regulatory Unit's (LARU) AIP (Approved in Principle) pathway associated with its funding. All dialysis, water treatment and biomedical equipment is client-supplied. Purpose The successful outcome of this project is the delivery of a fully commissioned, modular 4-chair dialysis facility at Warburton, enabling community members from Warburton and surrounding Western Desert communities to access ongoing dialysis treatment on country. This supports the project's broader objectives of improved treatment attendance, better health outcomes, and continuity of cultural connection, reducing the need for patients to relocate away from family and community for treatment. Scope The scope includes: Design development and documentation of the facility from 70% through to Issue for Construction (IFC) Fabrication of the modular facility off-site Delivery and transport of the modular building to Warburton Installation of the facility on site Testing and commissioning of the facility Services rough-in, connections and builder's work in connection required to receive the client-supplied dialysis, water treatment and biomedical equipment All mobilisation, module transport, accommodation and logistics associated with delivery to the remote site Contractor Requirements Genuine experience in delivering projects in remote Aboriginal communities Comparable experience in healthcare and modular construction delivery A strong approach to cultural safety A strong approach to WHS management A strong approach to Aboriginal employment and local subcontractor participation throughout delivery Demonstrated methodology and program reflecting the above experience and approach Contract Terms and Conditions Anticipated works commencement: 22 February 2027 Practical Completion required by: 29 October 2027