ABOUT THE COUNCIL:

The City of Parramatta Council is located 24 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD and provides a range of goods and services within a local government area (LGA) encompassing some 84 square kilometres and comprises a population of approximately 260,296 people from a range of diverse cultures, lifestyles and experiences.

ABOUT THE EOI:

Council is inviting Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced Head Contractors who have expertise in Design and Construct projects greater than $100m. Short listed construction firms will be contacted to proceed to the second stage of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) for the Riverside Theatres Redevelopment.

A summary of the scope includes;

-Site preparation works

-Retention of the existing 761-seat Drama (Riverside / Playhouse) Theatre and demolition of all remaining buildings on the site.

-Construction of new front of house foyer spaces including:

New public entries facing Parramatta River and Church Street;

Food and beverage 'theatre' bars;

Arrival and gathering space;

Function spaces; and

Amenities

-Construction of new theatre spaces including:

A 1,500 seat Lyric Theatre;

A 324 seat Studio Theatre with retractable seating; and

A 100 seat Cinema/Rehearsal space with dedicated entry from the public domain.

Refurbishment of interiors to the 761 seat Drama (Riverside / Playhouse) Theatre.

Construction of a new loading dock with access from Market Street.

-Construction of back of house spaces including:

Staff offices and amenities;

Central kitchen;

Dressing rooms;

Technical production spaces; and

Storage, cleaning and support spaces.

-Landscaping and public domain works including:

A new landscape between Riverside Theatres and the river foreshore;

An enhanced upper level pedestrian connection between Church and Marsden Streets;

An enhanced landscape treatment to the Marsden street interface;

A new lower level pedestrian and cycle connection connecting to existing paths east and west; and

A riverfront cafe integrated within the landscape terraces.

No site inspection is proposed at this stage but will be facilitated for short listed proponents during Stage 2 - Invitation to Tender.

REGISTRATION:

Tender documents may be obtained via online forum.

ENQUIRIES: Enquiries should be directed to:-

1. via the online forum or,

2. email: tenders@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au (please note that Council requires all enquiries for advice with regard to a specific tender to be submitted in writing.)

Please Note: The Tender Forum, both online & tenders@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au closes 2 business days before the Tender closing date.

Completed responses can be submitted via the electronic tender box (see option below) by 10.00am, Friday 4th April 2025.

CLOSING DATE AND TIME:

Tenders close at 10.00am, Friday 4th April 2025 and submissions must be fully received by this time. The lowest or any tender may not necessarily be accepted, and any action or contact that may be considered as an attempt to influence a decision of Councillors or Staff shall disqualify the relevant tender. Late, verbal or emailed submissions will not be accepted.