Civil Construction and Electrical Works - Pimlico

Works are required to be constructed external to the TAFE Pimlico redevelopment site at Townsville. The works comprise of the supply of all necessary labour, materials, plant, and equipment required to construct infrastructure external to the development site comprising of roadworks, stormwater drainage, and water reticulation.

The TAFE redevelopment site is occupied by demolition contractor The Markwell Group, who are undertaking the demolition of Block F at the northern end of the site, removing building slabs and associated foundations, and the removal of all existing in-ground services within the TAFE redevelopment site.

The External Works Contractor shall liaise with the Demolition Contractor to move the safety fence installed behind the existing kerb and channel to enable the road verge to the east west road to be constructed.

Economic Development Queensland intends to procure the services of a civil contractor to lead the construction of minor intersection upgrades along Fulham Road, minor road widening of the northern east west road and the creation of a new water mains along the northern east west road surrounding the Site.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The acquired site (the Project) is a 4.5 hectare site approximately 4 km west of Townsville CBD with due diligence and capacity assessments showing that the site can support up to 150 new homes with minor modifications to the roads surrounding the site to allow for more traffic and improve road safety for the precinct.

Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits): This project is funded by the Australian Government’s Housing Support Program – Priority Works Stream to meet upfront costs needed to bring forward new housing supply. As a key condition of the agreement between the Australian and Queensland Governments, the works funded under this program must completed by 30 June 2027. Tenderers are to demonstrate how they can program its works to be fully completed by 30 June 2027 with a preference for a practical completion date for all works no later than 31 May 2027.

Regarding works the relocate the water main along the northern east-west road, this will impact upon two other operational, state government owned sites by the Department of Trade, Employment, and Training (a child care centre) and the Department of Education (high school). Tenderers are to demonstrate how they will minimise disruption to these parties in carrying out their works including possible provisions for after hours work.

Questions asked by the buyer:

The supplier must comply with the Supplier Code of Conduct

Compliance with Conditions of Contract (Including additional Contract Conditions)

Organisation to be recognised as Tier 1, 2 or 3. Alternatively, have characteristics of a Tier 1, 2 or 3 Contractor, generally in accordance with the Australian Construction Tier Guide

Buyer: Economic Development Queensland

Buyer location: 1 William St, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP527990

Buyer's reference: EDQ-6052-26

Opens: Friday 02 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Thursday 05 November 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Thursday 29 October 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Thursday 19 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Construction & Operation; 1: Building Construction Materials & Services; 2: Drainage Services; 3: Excavation Services; 4: Pipes & Fittings Services; 5: Road Building Products & Maintenance & Services; 6: Road Line Marking; 7: Water Meters & Backflow Equipment & Services

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Northern; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 10

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