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Ausgrid HV Augmentation Works for the Apex Park Redevelopment Project

Issued by Cessnock City Council · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities

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Published
20 Oct 2026
Closes
11 Nov 2026, 03:00 UTC
Reference
VP529612
Location
New South Wales, Australia
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure

At a glance

Cessnock City Council in Australia has published a tender in construction & infrastructure: “Ausgrid HV Augmentation Works for the Apex Park Redevelopment Project”. Submissions close on 11 November 2026, 20 days from today. Quote reference VP529612 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 3 notices from this buyer since 2026, 2 of them currently open. There are 216 open construction & infrastructure notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities, not through FreeTender.

Details

The purpose of the project is to carry out early works to support the redevelopment of Apex Park Cessnock.

The project is being funded from contributions by the Commonwealth via the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).The redevelopment consists of:

  • Naturalization to the drainage channel
  • Landscaping and cultural artwork
  • Carparking, lighting, shelters and footpaths

Provide a Lump Sum Tender for the works detailed within the Contract Documentation which may be generally described as the Apex Park – Ausgrid HV augmentation and associated works.

The Contract Documentation includes Electrical Design documents, Geotechnical Reports, Survey, Services information, Preliminaries, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.

PRE TENDER MEETING: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 1pm - Apex Park Cessnock

TENDER DEADLINE DATE: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 2pm

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The project is being funded from Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).

Funding will support construction at Apex Park within the Cessnock Business District. The project will transform an underutilised park into a precinct connecting local businesses, community groups, service providers and the Cessnock Pool recreation area.

The Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program is part of the Australian Government’s ‘Community Infrastructure Program’. The objectives of the Program are to:

  • facilitate place-based and partnership approaches to planning, design, stewardship and accountability;
  • provide targeted benefits related to productivity, equity, and resilience for the people of regional, rural and remote Australia;
  • support community priorities for regional cities, rural or remote centres and areas;
  • reflect the Australian Government’s approach outlined in the Regional Investment Framework.

Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits):

EVALUATION CRITERIA

  • Price
  • Methodology / Program
  • Relevant Experience and Capability
  • WHS, Environmental and Quality Management
  • Local Consideration
  • Social Procurement

Buyer: Cessnock City Council

Buyer location: 78 Vincent St, Cessnock, New South Wales 2325, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP529612

Opens: Wednesday 21 October 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Closes: Wednesday 11 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Monday 09 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)

Expected decision: Wednesday 23 December 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Categories: Construction & Operation; 1: Building Construction Materials & Services; 2: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services; 3: Pavement Stabilisation Services & Materials; 4: Road Building Products & Maintenance & Services; 5: Underground Services

Regions of service: New South Wales; 1: Hunter; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 14

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Context for bidders

We hold 3 notices from Cessnock City Council, going back to September 2026 — 2 of them still open. There are 216 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in Australia. This one closes in 20 days.

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