SWTAFE - Hamilton Campus Refurbishment Project – Student Lounge & Toilet Refurbishment

⁠⁠⁠Overview

South West TAFE (SWTAFE) is seeking tender submissions from suitably qualified and experienced commercial building contractors (Head Contractor) to carry out refurbishment works relating to a Student Lounge and Toilet block, along with other minor works packages detailed within the tender documentation, at SWTAFE's Hamilton Campus, by March 2027.

Purpose

Once completed, the refurbished facilities will be used by students and staff to meet training and amenity needs.

Scope

The contract will be under a Lump Sum Construct Only methodology. The scope includes but is not limited to:

• Coordination and provision of all construction implementation as Head Contractor
• Undertaking any required site investigations and existing infrastructure reviews
• Obtaining relevant approvals and sign-offs
• Implementation of the final scope of works onsite
• Engagement and management of all required subcontractors to deliver the works
• Provision of complete management, supervision, labour, plant, materials, and temporary works to deliver the scope of the project in accordance with tender drawings, specifications, demolition drawings, schedules, and all applicable codes and Australian Standards
• Site establishment and safety arrangements, including site compound, amenities, fencing/hoardings, protections, temporary power/water, and security as applicable
• Arranging all permits and providing dust/noise controls and temporary fire protection measures to maintain operations during works
• Demolition of building elements as documented within tender drawings provided
• Construction implementation of all documented scope, along with Tender Option scope confirmed as part of final contract negotiations with SWTAFE
• Testing, commissioning, documentation, quality assurance, as-built drawings, and handover

Contractor Requirements

• Tenderers must hold prequalification on the Victorian Government Construction Supplier Register to be considered for this project

Contract Terms and Conditions

• Works to be completed by March 2027
• Contract methodology: Lump Sum Construct Only

Key Dates (indicative only)

• ATN Release Date: 20th August 2026
• ATN Close Date: 28th August 2026
• RFT Release Date: 2nd September 2026
• RFT Close Date: 22nd September 2026
• Contract Award: 22nd October 2026

Instructions to Tenderers

A specification document and full design drawing set have been provided to tenderers as part of the RFT process. Tender Options have been outlined within tender schedule document TS01 Attachment 01 - Pricing Schedule, which must be completed as part of tender submissions for the tender to be considered conforming.

Tender queries must be lodged via the Buying for Victoria Portal online forum prior to 5:00pm AEST on 16th September 2026, so that every tenderer has the opportunity to be provided the same response and information. Any queries delivered outside of this function will be redirected back to the tender forum before a response is provided. If you have any issues accessing or posting in the online forum, please contact South West Institute of TAFE at tenders@swtafe.edu.au

Any tender addenda documents will be issued via the Buying for Victoria portal, with push notifications to tenderers who have already downloaded the RFT documentation. Any addenda issued must be referenced within the tender response as outlined in Part C Annexure J, Section 2.

Tender Briefing and Site Inspection

A briefing session and site visit will be held at 200 Ballarat Road, Hamilton, Victoria, Australia, 3300.

• Date: 9 September 2026
• Time: 11:00 am
• Registration closes: 8 September 2026, 4:00 pm

A site visit is a prerequisite to submission and consideration of a bid.

Enquiries

• Jesse Mitchell: jesse.mitchell@swtafe.edu.au
• Vijay Yallappa: Vijay.Yallappa@swtafe.edu.au

Location

• Facility: South West TAFE Hamilton Campus
• Address: 200 Ballarat Road, Hamilton, Victoria
• Map: View on Google Maps