Tenderers are invited from suitably experienced entities to undertake the role of Contractor for major Airfield Works at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Tenderers will be required to provide Buildability Input in the Design Phase and, subject to Construction Phase Agreement and receipt of Government Approval, construction of the proposed Works.

1. Maintenance Scope

Works for the Project include provision of aircraft pavement, AGL and stormwater drainage improvement works including:

(a) reconstruction of Runway 12/30 pavement (excluding the recently constructed runway extensions);

(b) rectification and asphalt resurfacing of select taxiway pavements, including widening of taxiway shoulders for code compliance where structural pavement rectification is being undertaken;

(c) asphalt resurfacing of Military Apron 2, Military Apron 3 and the Compass Swing Area;

(d) rectification and improvement of airfield drainage;

(e) lift and reinstatement of runway lighting impacted by Runway 12/30 reconstruction works;

(f) replacement of taxiway lighting for areas impacted by structural pavement works;

(g) provision of Movement Area Guidance Signage (MAGS);

(h) replacement of area lighting on Military Apron 2 and Military Apron 3;

(i) replacement of select apron edge lighting;

(j) removal of two legacy Aircraft Arrestor Systems; an

(k) installation of two new Aircraft Arrestor Systems.

2. Code E Upgrade Option

In addition to the Works identified in item 1(a), an option to upgrade the RAAF Base Williamtown runway and taxiway network to accommodate Code E aircraft is currently being considered by Newcastle Airport Pty Ltd. This option includes the following:

(a) upgrade of Runway 12/30 and associated airside infrastructure, including shoulders and flanks; and

(b) upgrade of existing taxiway network (including those on Newcastle Airport’s lease property)

To receive a copy of the Tender Documents, Tenderers must first return a signed confidentiality agreement to the Contact Officer – see the Contact Details section below.

Other Instructions:
Disclaimer and Confidentiality Agreement

The Disclaimer and Confidentiality Agreement is available by clicking on "ATM Documents".

Tenderers are required to download, complete, duly execute and return the Disclaimer and Confidentiality Agreement by email to the Contact Officer.

Confidential Information

The Tender Documents contain Confidential Information. Further information regarding the Tenderer's obligations in respect of Confidential Information is set out in the Disclaimer and Confidentiality Agreement and the Tender Documents.

Sensitive or Classified Information

The whole or any part of the Tender Documents contain Sensitive or Classified information. The highest level of Classified Information is Commercial-in-Confidence.

Further information regarding the Tenderer's obligations in respect of Sensitive and Classified Information is set out in the Disclaimer and Confidentiality Agreement and the Tender Documents.

Industry Briefing

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, an industry briefing will not be conducted.

Instead, the Commonwealth anticipates issuing an Information Document under clause 6 of the Tender Conditions in order to assist Tenderers with the preparation of their tenders.

Building Code 2016

The Building Code 2016 applies. If the Building Code 2016 applies then by lodging a Tender, the Tenderer will become subject to the Building Code 2016.

Further information regarding the Building Code 2016 is provided in the Tender Documents (including conditions of participation and minimum form and content requirements).

WHS Accreditation Scheme

The WHS Accreditation Scheme pursuant to the Building and Construction Industry (Improving Productivity) Act 2016 (Cth) applies. Further information regarding the WHS Accreditation Scheme is provided in the Tender Documents.

Indigenous Procurement Policy

The Australian Government's Indigenous Procurement Policy took effect on 1 July 2015. Further information regarding the Indigenous Procurement Policy is provided in the Tender Documents (including, if it applies potential minimum form and content requirements).

Joint Bids

The Commonwealth does offer the Tenderer an opportunity to lodge its Tender on a Joint Bid Basis. Further information regarding Joint Bids is provided in the Tender Documents.

PWC Act

The Works described in the Tender Documents are a "public work" and therefore subject to section 18 of the Public Works Committee Act 1969 (Cth).

Links to Defence websites

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Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation criteria are described in the Tender Documents

Minimum Form and Content Requirements

The minimum form and content requirements are described in the Tender Documents.

Conditions for Participation

The conditions for participation are described in the Tender Documents.
To receive a copy of the Tender Documents, Tenderers must first return a signed confidentiality agreement to the Contact Officer – see the Contact Details section below.

Email Contact

All responses to the email listed below in Contact Details section must include “AZ6259” in the subject line