Tender Details

Construction Contractor Cairns Office Fitout

Business Name

Legal Aid Queensland

VP Reference #

VP507135

Buyers Reference #

LAQ-2026-025

Opens

Monday 27 April 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes

Monday 18 May 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED

Supplier query cut-off

Wednesday 13 May 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision

Monday 01 June 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Buyer Details

Business Name

Legal Aid Queensland

Location

44 Herschel St
Brisbane City, Queensland 4000
Australia

WebSite:

https://www.legalaid.qld.gov.au/

Business Info

Legal Aid Queensland provides legal information and advice services to assist disadvantaged Queenslanders. We also provide representation services to assist Queenslanders unable to afford the assistance of a solicitor.

Contact Details

The buyer has elected to have their personal and contact details hidden. These details will be revealed at the buyers discretion.

What the buyer is requesting

Details

Refer to the Request for Quote included in the documentation pack for the detailed and comprehensive aspects of the tender.

Legal Aid Queensland (LAQ) is seeking a highly experienced and capable Construction Contractor to deliver the Cairns Office Fit-Out Project (Level 7 & 8, 46-48 Sheridan Street Cairns QLD 4870) .This project represents a critical component of LAQ’s organisational transformation, requiring expert construction and project delivery to ensure timely completion, cost efficiency, and alignment with LAQ’s strategic objectives.

Industry briefing session

The Customer will hold a mandatory supplier briefing session for contractors on Wednesday 06 May 2026 via a Teams Meeting invitation.

Contractors are to advise in writing via the Vendor Panel Portal and or email to laqwps.procurement@legalaid.qld.gov.au by Thursday 30 April 2026, 2pm that they will be attending. An Agenda will be distributed to all attendees prior to the briefing session.

The Customer requests that a maximum of two (2) representatives per organisation attend.

As per the Conditions of Contract and due to the sensitive nature of these services, Supplier Personnel will be required to complete a Privacy, Confidentiality, and Conflict of Interest Deed (PCCID) and return it to the customer by 2.00pm, Friday 08 May 2026.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

Details

LAQ is seeking a genuinely collaborative partner to be part of a holistic project team to achieve the best outcome for the project. The successful contractor will partner with LAQ to deliver a cost-effective, high-quality fit out that reflects the LAQ workplace design principles in alignment with LAQ’s Workplace Strategy. Functional and aspirational briefing as well as early concept design planning has been undertaken to ascertain fit for purpose and suitability of the new workplace.

Office Fit Out totalling an NLA of 965sqm consisting of:

• Level 7 (Part Floor) – 341sqm

• Level 8 (Whole Floor) – 624sqm

The appointed Construction Contractor will be responsible for delivering the fit-out in accordance with the approved scope, budget, and program. The Contractor will act as the Principal Contractor under the Work Health and Safety Act 2011 (QLD) and will oversee all construction activities, including the engagement and management of subcontractors. The Contractor will work collaboratively with LAQ’s internal project team, the appointed Project Manager, and other support contractors to ensure high-quality outcomes, compliance with all relevant standards, and minimal disruption to LAQ’s operations.

Project-Specific Experience (Crucial)

The supplier must hold all required QBCC licencing and any other required accredited qualifications. Evidence of accreditation must be provided.

Level 3 - Pre-Qualified Contractor (PQC) or higher

The supplier must hold and provide evidence of current certificate or equivalent of AS/NZS ISO Standards Compliance relative to:

• ISO 9001:2016 Quality Management System Certification (or equivalent).

• IOS 45001:2018 Occupational Health & Safety Certification (or equivalent)

• ISO 14001:2016 Environmental Management Systems (or equivalent)

This project is driven by critical time and financial milestones, including but not limited to lease commencement of 1 July 2026. While the project is not expected to be delivered by 1 July 2026, the project is to be delivered as soon as possible.

The Construction Contractor will be required to assess the project program with the external project manager and the LAQ Project Team and identify opportunities to mitigate risks and expedite timelines where feasible, without compromising quality controls or compliance standards. The dates outlined below are high-level estimates and will need to be reviewed and refined with project objectives and milestones.

Included in the tender pack is High-Level Project Programme for reference of the current estimated project deliverables, schedule and milestones. Tenderers are to submit a construction programme that outlines a realistic / achievable PC date as close to the 30 June 2026 as possible.

Refer to the Request for Quote included in the documentation pack for the detailed and comprehensive aspects of the tender.

Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)

Details

Refer to Request for Quote

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