Development Victoria (DV) is intending to seek responses to a Request for Expression of Interest (EoI) to engage a Head Contractor for upgrade works to the Bendigo Showgrounds.

The Bendigo Showgrounds upgrade scope of works will include:

• New multipurpose pavilion
• Redevelopment of the Showgrounds Arena
• Upgrades to all four entrances and perimeter fencing

The contractor will be selected via a two-phase procurement process with an Open EoI followed by a detailed Request for Tender process for invited shortlisted bidders.

Bidders must demonstrate capability in managing projects of a value greater than $10 million.

This procurement will be subject to Ministerial Directions for Public Construction in Victoria, the Local Jobs First policy as a Strategic project, the Social Procurement Framework, Fair Jobs Code and the Building and Equality Policy

The successful respondent will be engaged under a Victorian Public Construction Contract, approved for use by Development Victoria.