In respect of ESTA7404PH1 Facilities Support to AIR7404 Phase 1 Medium Air Mobility Aircraft (capability), the works include the following:

• Airside infrastructure including but not limited to runways, taxiways, and apron.
• Fuel infrastructure including but not limited to fuel hydrants to enable aircraft refuelling as well as airside refuelling points for Ground Support Equipment.
• Flight line and air operations facilities including but not limited to individual Squadron working accommodation, combined Squadron facilities, Air Movements Terminal, and cargo handling facilities.
• Aircraft Deep Maintenance and Operator Maintenance hangars and warehouses.
• Service infrastructure connections from Airside facilities to Base infrastructure.
• Second Base entry to enable heavy vehicle entry.
• Multi-storey carpark.
• Explosive ordnance facilities inclusive of Ordnance Loading Areas; and
• Potential demolition and remediation prior to construction of new facilities or infrastructure.

In respect of EST02026 RAAF Base Richmond Redevelopment Project, the works include the following:

• Civil and in-ground infrastructure replacement and upgrades across the whole site, including but not limited to water, sewer, stormwater, electrical, and ICT. This may include interfaces with other infrastructure work being delivered concurrently to the program.
• Working accommodation upgrades and refurbishments, including but not limited to the Air Base Command Post, Air Mobility Control Centre, and Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility.
• Warehousing, storage facilities, and access roads in support of Joint Logistics Unit.
• Living-in accommodation including but not limited to Permanent, Transits, and Cadet.
• Retail and messing precinct consolidation.
• Gymnasium and recreation facilities consolidation.
• Health facility consolidation in support of Garrison Health and expeditionary health units; and
• Potential demolition and remediation prior to construction of new facilities or infrastructure.

Other Instructions:

Industry Briefing

An industry briefing will not be conducted.

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 new 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).

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).

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.

Conditions for Participation:

The Conditions for Participation are described in Tender Documents.

Timeframe for Delivery:

At the time of publishing the Invitation to Register Interest on AusTender or otherwise issued to the Applicant, the Commonwealth anticipates that the following dates and timeframes:

1. The Award Date of the contract is anticipated to be in or about 03-2024.
2. The completion of the Works is anticipated for completion in or about 04-2032 (excluding 12 months Defect Liability Period).