Dangars Falls Footbridge

⁠⁠⁠The project involves the supply and installation of a new pedestrian footbridge to replace the existing structure at Dangars Falls in Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, near Armidale.

Project goals

To provide a positive visitor experience by improving access to the Dangar Falls precinct, walking tracks and Salisbury Waters through renewal of bridge and walking track infrastructure.

Scope

The successful contractor will be required to provide supply and installation services for a new pedestrian footbridge replacing the existing footbridge at Dangars Falls, Oxley Wild River National Park, Armidale.

Service will include demolition of the existing bridge, and project delivery will be in accordance with the supplied design and specifications.

Requirements

Mandatory requirements

Scheme membership (SCM0256) *

Construction - Infrastructure

This procurement category has a mandated scheme.

This category has a mandated scheme, to be awarded this contract you may need to be a member of the Construction Scheme for works up to $1 million SCM0256.

Are you a member of SCM0256?

Response type

Radio button (Yes/No)

Opportunity requirements

1. Mandatory Pre-tender Meeting

A mandatory pre-tender meeting will be held on

• Date: Wednesday 23rd July 2025
• Time: 10 AM
• Location: Dangars Falls Picnic Area (Salisbury Waters), Oxley Wild Rivers National Park, Dangars Falls Road, ARMIDALE NSW 2350

(Tenderers must contact Shane Weatherall, 3 business days prior to the meeting to confirm attendee names and contact information.)

• CONTACT: Shane Weatherall
• MOBILE: 0437 393 556
• EMAIL: shane.weatherall@environment.nsw.gov.au

Response type

Radio button (Yes/No)

2. Mandatory Requirement

1. Supplier must register in Supplier Hub to participate in this tender (https://buy.nsw.gov.au/suppliers)

2. Must be prequalified in the National Prequalification System for Civil (Road and Bridge) Construction, OR; Hold a current builders licence, OR; Hold a contractor’s licence necessary to fulfil the role of Principal Contractor for the works.

3. Has the tenderer been involved in any previous projects that exposed the government to unacceptable or adverse reputational risk? (If Yes, please provide details in ’03 SR00317 Tender Schedule’ Doc)

4. In the past five years, has the tendering company faced or been at risk of litigation, insolvency, negative media coverage, poor government relations, or poor relationships with subcontractors? (If Yes, please provide details in ’03 SR00317 Tender Schedule’ Doc)

5. In the past five years, has the tendering company placed a client at reputational risk due to adverse engagement or relationships with the local region or community? (If Yes, please provide details in ’03 SR00317 Tender Schedule’ Doc)

Response type

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3. Respond to RFT Documents

The tenderer is required to refer to and provide responses to the requested information in the RFT Documents below, including the following:

• MW21 Title Page
• MW21 Conditions of Tendering
• MW21 Tender Schedules
• MW21 General Conditions of Contract
• MW21 Preliminaries

Refer to the RFT documents for copies of all the documentation above, which also include the drawings, appendices, technical specifications and scope of works for this tender.

Response type

File upload (Multiple)

Related documents

SR00317 Dangars Falls Footbridge.zip (26505 KB)

4. Addendum 01

Please see the attached Addendum 01

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Related documents

• SR00317 Addendum 01.zip (3754 KB)

5. Addendum 02

Please find attached Addendum 02 for your information.

1. Revised drawings:

• Drawing S40.1 now shows the mass of each unit in kg in red
• Drawing S41.2 shows how units 5 & 7 have now been split into 2 units to reduce the weight for the Helicopter lifts

2. Change to Tender Closing Date/Time

• The submission deadline has been extended by five days.
• New closing date: 13 August 2025 at 3:00 PM.

Response type

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Related documents

• SR00317 Addendum 02.zip (262 KB)

Please see attached files in the link for more information