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ITT2617 Supply and Installation of Chillers Caloundra Indoor Stadium

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

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Published
23 Oct 2026
Closes
17 Nov 2026, 02:00 UTC
Reference
VP529921
Location
Queensland, Australia
Sector
Sports, Recreation & Events

At a glance

Sunshine Coast Council in Australia has published a tender in sports, recreation & events: “ITT2617 Supply and Installation of Chillers Caloundra Indoor Stadium”. Submissions close on 17 November 2026, 24 days from today. Quote reference VP529921 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 11 notices from this buyer since 2026, 8 of them currently open. There are 56 open sports, recreation & events notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities, not through FreeTender.

Details

Council is seeking an experienced Principal contractor to undertake the disposal and replacement of the existing chiller plant system, including cooling tower upgrades and associated mechanical services located at the Caloundra Indoor Stadium.

The project includes testing and commissioning of a new mechanical solution.

The works will also include the replacement and upgrade of the main switchboard responsible for managing the facility's electrical power supply, ensuring compatibility with the new plant and improving overall system reliability and performance.

Respondents are able to nominate alternate equivalent equipment to that specified in the Tender. Respondents must complete Schedule 6 Appendix 3 System Components as part of the tender response.

This is a lump sum contract. The successful Contractor will provide all equipment and services required to complete the project.

A non-mandatory Information Session will be held on 3 November 2026, refer to details contained in Schedule 2 of the Invitation to Tender.

Buyer: Sunshine Coast Council

Buyer location: 54 First Ave, Maroochydore, Queensland 4558, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP529921

Buyer's reference: ITT2617

Opens: Saturday 24 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Tuesday 17 November 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Thursday 12 November 2026 12:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Monday 15 February 2027 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Electrical Systems, Lighting, Equipment & Services; 1: Electrical Equipment & Components & Supplies; 2: Switchboards & Switchgear; Mechanical Plant & Equipment & Services; 1: Air-Conditioning Systems

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

Tender documents: 14

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

Context for bidders

We hold 11 notices from Sunshine Coast Council, going back to August 2026 — 8 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Sports, Recreation & Events and Governance & Public Institutions. There are 56 open Sports, Recreation & Events tenders in Australia. This one closes in 24 days.

Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this sports, recreation & events 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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