Scarborough Beach Gateway - South Site Expression of Interest (EOI)

Closes in 35 daysSubmission deadline: 18 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Perth

About this tender

Overview The City of Stirling invites Expressions of Interest from parties and consortia interested in funding, developing, operating, maintaining and renewing a new destination at the South Site, part of the Scarborough Beach Gateway. About The Site is approximately 2,355 m² of vacant coastal land between the Esplanade and the lower promenade, next to the Scarboro Surf Life Saving Club. The City's vision is a low-scale, hospitality-led, family-friendly coastal destination that supports year-round activity (Part A, section 2.1). Scope The scope includes: Funding a new destination at the South Site Developing a new destination at the South Site Operating a new destination at the South Site Maintaining a new destination at the South Site Renewing a new destination at the South Site Contract Terms and Conditions The successful Respondent's tenure would be a long-term sub-lease from the City, sitting under a Crown head lease from the State (Part A, section 3.5 and Part B, clause 2.1.7) Freehold is not available The head lease is subject to the consent of the Minister for Lands Any transaction is subject to Council and statutory processes Information Requested The Mandatory Requirements are assessed on a pass or fail basis (Part B, clause 1.5). They include: Lodging Annexures A, B and C Giving an unqualified acknowledgement of the mandatory conditions in Section G A submission that fails any of the Mandatory Requirements will be excluded. Instructions to Respondents This is a two-stage process. Stage 1, this EOI, is a low-cost open process assessing vision, strategic alignment, capability and deliverability. Shortlisted Respondents would be invited to Stage 2, a Request for Detailed Proposal (Part B, clause 1.3). Before you prepare a submission A resolved design is not sought. Detailed drawings, renders and technical documents are not required and give no advantage. Rent and commercial terms are not sought at this stage (Part B, clauses 1.4.1 and 1.6). Enquiries must be made in writing to the Contact Officer, by the enquiry deadline. Canvassing is prohibited (Part B, clause 2.1.8). The EOI Documentation prevails over this portal, meaning Part A, Part B, the annexures and any addendum. Key dates are set out in Part B and can only be changed by addendum. For lodgement instructions, see the 'Instructions' tab. FAQs on the e-tendering system are on the City's website. An alternative submission may be lodged only in addition to a conforming submission (Part B, clause 3.4). Enquiries If you have any concerns regarding the nature or origin of this request, please contact the City of Stirling Procurement Team on 08 9205 8555, or email procurement@stirling.wa.gov.au

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