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Construction - Bight Bridge Replacement

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

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Published
6 Nov 2026
Closes
22 Jan 2027, 03:00 UTC
Reference
VP527935
Location
New South Wales, Australia
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure

At a glance

MidCoast Council in Australia has published a tender in construction & infrastructure: “Construction - Bight Bridge Replacement”. Submissions close on 22 January 2027, 77 days from today. Quote reference VP527935 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 10 notices from this buyer since 2026, 6 of them currently open. There are 223 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

In May 2025 MidCoast Council (MCC) encountered a record-breaking flood event severely impacting critical infrastructure which is now eligible for replacement under the NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) guidelines. MCC has completed detailed investigations, designs, TfNSW specifications, and now seeks tender from suitably qualified and experienced civil contractors to replace Bight Bridge Wingham NSW 2429.

Bight bridge is located approx. 15min drive west of Taree spanning the Manning River and is accessed via Tinonee Rd and Lobban Rd. The bridge is currently closed with access limited to either side.

Construction commencement is subject to receipt of suitable tender and NSW RA construction funding approvals.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

MCC has completing Investigations, Detailed Designs, TfNSW specifications, GC21 Tender and Contract Documentation.

The new bridge is approximately 175m in length with 200m of approach roads and broadly consists of bored concrete piles, cast in situ headstock/abutments and precast planks, concrete deck, regular performance barriers & twin rail, embankment/scour protection, demolition of the existing bridge structure and associated displaced deck units.

A mandatory Pretender Site meeting has been scheduled for Monday 16 November 2026. Please refer to RFT for details.

Buyer: MidCoast Council

Buyer location: 2 Biripi Wy, Taree, New South Wales 2430, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP527935

Buyer's reference: 103207

Opens: Friday 06 November 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Closes: Friday 22 January 2027 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Tuesday 19 January 2027 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)

Expected decision: Saturday 22 May 2027 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)

Categories: Construction & Operation; 1: Bridge Construction & Maintenance; 2: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services

Regions of service: New South Wales; 1: Hunter; 2: Mid-North Coast; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 5

Published on VendorPanel Public Tenders. Documents and responses require free VendorPanel supplier registration.

Context for bidders

We hold 10 notices from MidCoast Council, going back to August 2026 — 6 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Water & Environment and Sports, Recreation & Events. There are 223 open Construction & Infrastructure tenders in Australia. This one closes in 77 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this construction & infrastructure opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
  • Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
  • Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
  • Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
  • Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
  • Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.
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