North West Hospital and Health Service (NWHHS) invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to undertake construction of the Mornington Island generator and switchboard replacement project (the project). The project’s scope is outlined in the specifications – included in “Attachment 3 – Specifications”.

NWHHS has issued this ITT with the objectives to complete the project:

• in accordance with the scope and specification

• with minimal impact on the day-to-day operations of the hospital

• with minimal impact or inconvenience to the hospital’s patients, staff and visitors

• with sensitivity to diversity, including cultural respect for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

• with no environmental, health or safety incidents

• on time and within budget

• with no defects in the works.

In addition, NWHHS has a strong focus on developing local business and employment. NWHHS expects that, wherever possible, local subcontractors will be used. Additionally, during the project’s delivery phase, the contractor will be expected to report monthly on the ratio of local to non-local trainee and apprentice workforce.

Site Visit

A site visit will be held at 3 Camooweal Street, Mount Isa at 26 Sep, 2023 10:00 AM . NWHHS will hold a compulsory briefing session at 10:00 am AEST on Tuesday, 26 September 2023. It is mandatory for tenderers to attend the briefing session, either via Microsoft Teams or on-site, to submit a tender.

Attendance at the briefing is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.