The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences seeks Expressions of Interest for the delivery of rigging equipment, testing and installation services for Powerhouse Parramatta.

Project goals

The objectives of the Powerhouse Parramatta AV Goods and Services Delivery are to:

• Source service providers that can perform all or part of the services outlined within this brief within their organisation or via subcontracting services, where approved by Powerhouse, or multiple service providers if a single service provider cannot be sourced.
• Develop a quality equipment inventory that positions Powerhouse at the forefront of production technology whilst ensuring longevity, scalability, flexibility, and sustainability.
• Ensure lead time and sourcing of equipment can be delivered within the timeframes specified for installation as part of the opening program.
• Ensure the Powerhouse Parramatta site is equipped with an inventory that is interchangeable between venue spaces.
• Guarantee all necessary testing and installation of equipment at the Powerhouse Parramatta site prior to opening.
• Provide a highly qualified and well-presented customer centric team to deliver the goods and services to the Powerhouse.
• Strive for environmental excellence through sustainable operating practices.
• Comply with all current Australian Standards, Licensing, Acts and Regulations relevant to audio-visual and technological equipment.
• Comply with Modern Slavery Laws by taking reasonable steps to identify, assess and address Modern Slavery in the operations and supply chains relating to the goods and services sought via this EOI.

Scope

The Service Provider will be required to deliver, stocktake, test and install all rigging equipment within Powerhouse Parramatta in time for public opening. The goods and services will support the opening exhibitions and ongoing programming requirements across the precinct.

The Service Provider is required to deliver the following goods and services:

• Chain hoists
• Motor control
• Load cells
• Truss
• Hardware and accessories
• Equipment cases – 25% of inventory
• Delivery to Powerhouse Parramatta
• Stocktake, testing and electrical tagging (on site at Powerhouse Parramatta)
• Install (on site at Powerhouse Parramatta)
• Equipment training for Powerhouse staff
• As built system documentation
• Warranty and replacement support (for the duration of the warranty period)
• Troubleshooting and technical support (for the duration of the handover period)

Related files

EOI Rigging - Part A - Information for Respondents and Conditions.pdf (316 KB)

EOI Rigging - Part C - Design Overview for Respondents.pdf (8948 KB)

Additional details/instructions

The Expression of Interest (EOI) is the first stage of a two-part procurement process comprising:

• An open market EOI process; followed by
• Selective Request for Tender (SRFT) (Stage 2)

The EOI process seeks to shortlist suitable Respondents with whom Powerhouse can conduct a Selective Request for Tender (SRFT) process.

Information for Respondents and Conditions of Expressions of Interest are contained in document Part A.

Part B Returnable Schedules must be completed and submitted with all Expressions of Interest.

A Design Overview for Respondents is contained in document Part C and includes Powerhouse Parramatta venue renders and information.