RFT - Ventia | City of Sydney - Town Hall House Lift Modernisation

Ventia Pty Ltd has been engaged by the City of Sydney to deliver critical infrastructure upgrades across its property portfolio. As part of this program, we are seeking a qualified lift contractor to undertake the full modernisation of eight passenger lifts at Town Hall House, located at 456 Kent Street, Sydney NSW 2000.

Scope of Works

The project involves the comprehensive upgrade of three low-rise and five high-rise lifts, including:

• Replacement of control systems with solid-state microprocessor-based Destination Control Systems (DCS).
• Installation of gearless AC hoist machines with regenerative VVVF drives.
• New car and landing doors, door operators, locks, hangers, and tracks.
• Upgraded car operating panels, LCD position indicators, and emergency communication systems.
• Compliance upgrades including pit and top-of-car inspection controls, roller guide assemblies, shaft lighting, and lift distribution boards to AS/NZS 61439.1.
• Integration with Gallagher high-level access control system and provision for remote lift call via smartphone app.
• Emergency evacuation capability via battery backup and generator recall (Lift F).
• Cosmetic upgrades to lift interiors with a Prime Cost Sum of $40,000 (excl. GST) per lift, including design presentations, samples, 3D renders, and final installation.

All works must comply with relevant codes and standards including AS 1735, EN81-20/50, AS/NZS 61439.1, AS 3000, ISO 25745-2, and WHS Regulations.

Performance Requirements

• Ride quality in accordance with AS ISO 18738.
• Noise levels not exceeding 55 dBA.
• Levelling accuracy within ±5 mm.
• PCA Grade A performance for both low-rise and high-rise lifts with population density of 1:10 sqm.

Tender Submission Requirements

Tenderers must complete and submit the following documentation from File 16623-10-S01-Returnable Tender Schedules_FINAL:

• Schedule A: Tender Prices (Base and Maintenance)
• Schedule B: Completion Times (Sequential program)
• Schedule C: Cash Flow Schedule
• Schedule D: Compliance and Non-Conformance
• Schedule E: Methodology
• Schedule F: Value-Add

Technical Data Schedules detailing specifications for all components

Site Coordination and Responsibilities

The contractor is responsible for all site coordination, safety documentation, and compliance. Costs for traffic control, permits, offsite storage, and after-hours work must be included in the tender price. All required certifications and documentation must be provided prior to handover.

Site Walk

A 1-hour site walk will be held on Thursday 6th November 2025 at 08:00AM AM. Please confirm attendance via email prior to this date.

Contact

All correspondence must be directed to the Ventia Project Manager:

Noah Cameron

Email: noah.cameron@ventia.com

Phone: 0408 352 798

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