Pre-Tender Registration – West Coast Steiner School Year 5 + 6 Classroom Building
Tender Overview
About this tender
We are pleased to invite Registrations of Interest in tendering on the above mentioned project at the West Coast Steiner School in Nollamara. This posting addresses prospective tenderers, prior to tender - it is not a request to submit a tender. Please note that the tender in question pertains to Stage 2 of a greater redevelopment masterplan for the school site. The masterplan comprises a total of 3 proposed new buildings, including Stage 1 – the Year 3 + 4 Classroom building – which is currently under construction. Stage 2 comprises construction of a single-storey, timber-framed classroom building of approximately 230 sqm GFA, designed in accordance with Passive House principles (certification to be confirmed). Note that all Demolition and Make Good works are to be carried out by others prior to site possession. There will be some new construction interface works, the scope of which will be expressly outlined in the Tender documentation. Eligibility criteria: Conforming tenders will be assessed for overall value for money, considering: Tender price, inclusions, exclusions and qualifications; Relevant experience, particularly construction on operational school sites and Passivhaus standard or similar high-performance, timber-framed buildings; Proposed construction methodology and management of school safety; Construction programme and ability to meet the required completion date; and Personnel, resources, and financial and technical capacity. Please review attached: Letter to Prospective Tenderers; Development Approval stage Architectural drawings West Coast Steiner School Contractor Management Policy. Email colin@leanhaus.com.au if you require any further information in order to register your interest. Tender period will run from 28/10-24/12/2026.
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