Expression of Interest to complete design and construction works for approximately 248 new apartments in Carlton. The project is known as Elgin Towers, Carlton and is part of the Victorian Government’s Housing Statement, a plan to provide more homes for more Victorians.

The project site is located at the corner of Elgin and Nicholson Streets in Carlton, where the existing towers are due to be demolished in 2025 (by others) and replaced by the new Elgin Towers.

The scope of the Elgin Towers project includes the novation of an established multi-disciplinary design team to the successful contractor to deliver the construction of two new social housing towers on land owned by Homes Victoria. 

This Main Works Contractor procurement is an open tender conducted in two stages. This Expression of Interest (EOI) is Stage 1. Stage 2 is a selective Request for Tender (RFT) process following in early 2025.

The EOI process is open to all interested contractors, which will result in several contractors being invited to participate in the RFT process.

Contract award is expected around mid-2025, enabling a start on site following the completion of demolition (by others).

The Government’s Local Jobs First policy and Social Procurement Framework apply to this procurement.  Tender participants will need to complete a Local Industry Development Plan (LIDP) as part of Local Jobs First requirements. The Major Project Skills Guarantee (MPSG) and Apprenticeships Victoria requirements also apply to this procurement. These commitments must be included within the LIDP.   

The Governments Fair Jobs Code Plan apply to this procurement.  Tender participants will need to hold a Pre-Assessment Certificate at the time of Tender submission. 

The Federal Government’s Federal Safety Accreditation (FSC Commonwealth Accreditation) apply to this procurement. Tender participants will need to be compliant at the time of Tender submission. 

For more information, visit https://www.homes.vic.gov.au/elgin-towers-carlton 

Homes Victoria reserves its rights to amend its approach, timing and requirements in respect to the contractor procurement process.