001388_HV Blue-Red Feeder
Issued by James Cook University · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026
- Closes
- 5 Oct 2026, 07:00 UTC
- Reference
- VP523043
- Location
- Queensland, Australia
- Sector
- Energy & Power
At a glance
James Cook University in Australia has published a tender in energy & power: “001388_HV Blue-Red Feeder”. Submissions close tomorrow, 5 October 2026. Quote reference VP523043 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 2 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 13 open energy & power notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities, not through FreeTender.
Details
James Cook University (JCU) is seeking suitably qualified contractors to deliver high voltage (HV) infrastructure
upgrades at the Townsville campus as part of a broader program to improve network reliability, safety and
future capacity.
The works comprise the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of HV electrical infrastructure, including
associated civil works and modifying and reconfiguring portions of the existing 11kV reticulation network.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
The scope includes two primary components:
- Townsville HV Modification – Blue and Red Feeder: Intent is to underground portions of the blue
feeder and red feeder along Jospeh Banks Drive and James Cook Drive. This includes, but is not limited to
installation of new HV cabling, conduits, pits, reconfiguration of feeder arrangements, installation of new
GMSs, RMUs and substations, reconnection of existing assets, extension of the site-wide global earthing
system, and removal of redundant overhead lines and poles along key campus routes. Integration is
required with contractor delivering footpath and earthworks on Jospeh banks drive to ensure minimum
design cover achieved.
- Townsville HV Modification – GMS Install: Delivery, installation and integration of Gas-insulated ring
main unit switching infrastructure at the front of campus as part of HV fault level mitigation works. The
intent is to cater for the increased prospective HV fault levels and provide switching capabilities for
reconfiguring the network. This includes, but is not limited to GMSs Installation with associated earth grid
provisions.
Updates made to this request:
Please note: The following addenda have been recently added.
1. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 1_Attachment 5_Fortisem_T02A-26302 _Civil footpath Joseph Banks_IFC Drawings_revB_27.08.2026.pdf
2. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 1_Attachment 6_Fortisem_T02A-26302 _Civil footpath Joseph Banks_transmittal_revB_dated 27.08.2026.pdf
Please consider these addenda when responding.
Please note: The following addenda have been recently added.
1. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 2.1_SP200970_JCU easement AA.pdf
2. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 2.2_TSS23010-007 - SW As-Constructed Survey_Tropical Solutions_20.07.2023.pdf
3. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 2.3_Proposed_FINAL JBA Extension Works_STP_02.03.2023.pdf
4. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 2.4_Proposed_Stage 1 JBA Intersection Layouts_STP_02.03.2023.pdf
5. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 2.5_STP22-0962_E1100 [3]_construction issue for reference.pdf
6. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 2.6_STP22-0962_E1101 [2]_construction issue for reference.pdf
7. Added: (Addendum) 001388_Addendum 2.pdf
Please consider these addenda when responding.
Please note: The following addenda have been recently added.
1. Added: (Addendum) 001388_Addendum 3.pdf
2. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 3.1_Photos of existing electrical infrastructure for contract interface_Rev2.pdf
Please consider these addenda when responding.
Revised closing date for Tenders: Monday 5th October 2026 at 5pm AEST.
Please note: The following addenda have been recently added.
1. Added: (Addendum) 001388_Addendum 4.pdf
2. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 4.1_12675445 JCU Substations Earth Grid Design_Combined drawing set_GHD_IFT_RevA_dated 17.09.2026.pdf
3. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 4.2_12675445-REP_JCU Substations US48 & U14 Earthing Report & Spec_GHD_revA_dated 17.09.2026.pdf
Please consider these addenda when responding.
Buyer: James Cook University
Buyer location: James Cook Dr, Douglas, Queensland 4814, Australia
VendorPanel reference: VP523043
Buyer's reference: 001388
Opens: Thursday 27 August 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes: Monday 05 October 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off: Sunday 27 September 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision: Monday 02 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Categories: Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services; 1: Data Cabling Services; 2: Electrical & Lighting Maintenance Supplies & Servi; Electrical Systems, Lighting, Equipment & Services; 1: Electrical Services; Electronic Components & Supplies; 1: Electronic Components & Supplies; IT & Telecomms; 1: Services - Data Cabling Services; 2: Services - Maintenance Agreements; 3: Services - Other; Utilities; 1: Electricity
Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Northern; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Tender documents: 28
Published on VendorPanel Public Tenders. Documents and responses require free VendorPanel supplier registration.
Context for bidders
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