Advisory Services for Detailed Design, Survey and Project Construction Management - Fibre C

⁠⁠⁠ABOUT THE CITY OF LAKE MACQUARIE
Lake Macquarie is one of the fastest growing cities in the Hunter, and one of the largest cities in New South Wales. Lake Macquarie's population is fast approaching 200,000 and is the Hunters largest city, accounting for 37% of the Lower Hunter population. Lake Macquarie is the fourth most populous city in NSW, and the eighth most populous city in Australia and the population is expected to grow by 60,000 to 70,000 people over the next 25 years, which will create a demand for 36,500 new dwellings.

ABOUT THE TENDER
Council is seeking an experienced and qualified contractor to provide external advisory services in relation to Council's Fibre City Initiative Fibre Network collaboration model.

These works including undertaking the technical detailed of the fibre network (including survey works), telecommunications technical advisory services, advice on the ownership model to continue the expansion of the network, and project management of the construction phase of the project. In addition, it includes advice on the methodology for telecommunication infrastructure investments to ensure the most effective coverage to satisfy demand and return to Lake Macquarie City Council.

REGISTRATION
Tender documents may be obtained by registering on the e-tendering portal for the following cost of $100.05 GST inclusive.

 A hard copy of the documents may be obtained at Customer Service Centre Ground Floor, 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point at a cost of $246.25

ENQUIRIES
Tender enquiries should be directed to Natalie Nissen, the Project Officer via the online forum. Completed responses can be submitted via the electronic tender box, by facsimile transmission to (02) 4958 7257, or in a sealed envelope. The envelope is to be endorsed with the Tender number, title, and closing date and can be mailed or placed in the Tender Box located in Councils Administration Building, Ground Floor, 126-138 Main Road, Speers Point by the nominated time and date.

TENDERERS TO NOTE
In the preparation and submission of the tender and without limiting the Tenderers obligations, the Tenderer shall submit a tender which includes all Schedules including the Tenderers Declaration Schedule and any other declaration required completely filled in and signed, together with any other documents, information and details necessary to make the tender complete. The tenderer shall not submit a tender without a firm intention to proceed nor engage in any form of collusive practice not directly or indirectly canvass support from an elected member or employee of Council at any time.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME
Tender close at 2.00pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time AEST or Australian Eastern Daylight Time AEDT, whichever is applicable in NSW at the time of tender close) on Tuesday, 24 August 2021 and submissions must be received in full prior to this time. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted.

Late submissions are not accepted.