Tender Details
T2027-05 Ausgrid HV Augmentation Works for the Apex Park Redevelopment Project
Business Name
Cessnock City Council
VP Reference #
VP529612
Opens
Wednesday 21 October 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Closes
Wednesday 11 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off
Monday 09 November 2026 02:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)
Expected decision
Wednesday 23 December 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Cessnock City Council
Location
78 Vincent St
Cessnock, New South Wales 2325
Australia
WebSite:
http://www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/
Business Info
Local government has been in operation in the Cessnock area since 1906 when the Shire of Cessnock held its first meeting.

During the following years there were several amalgamations and splits as new Shires were formed and reshaped until Cessnock was declared a City in 1958.

Records created or received by a service provider relating to the performance of a contract are considered State Records under the State Records Act 1998 (NSW). Service providers must make and keep records of all matters relating to the performance of the contract including but not limited to records of inspections, testing and compliance, records of accounts, timesheets and reports produced. Council retains an immediate right of access to all records to assess compliance with the requirements of the contract and meet other legal obligations. For further information please visit Doing Business with Council.

PRIVACY & PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION NOTICE; Suppliers are advised that all (if any) personal information, required to be provided with their submission, is intended only for use by Council staff. The purpose being for the assessment (in accordance with the Local Government Regulations). The information will be stored at Council’s Administration Centre in accordance with the requirements of the State Records Act 1998 and will comply with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1988 (NSW) (the PPIP Act) and Council's Privacy Management Plan.
Contact Details
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What the buyer is requesting
Details
The purpose of the project is to carry out early works to support the redevelopment of Apex Park Cessnock.

The project is being funded from contributions by the Commonwealth via the Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).The redevelopment consists of:

• Naturalization to the drainage channel

• Landscaping and cultural artwork

• Carparking, lighting, shelters and footpaths

Provide a Lump Sum Tender for the works detailed within the Contract Documentation which may be generally described as the Apex Park – Ausgrid HV augmentation and associated works.

The Contract Documentation includes Electrical Design documents, Geotechnical Reports, Survey, Services information, Preliminaries, Australian Standards and Codes of Practice.

PRE TENDER MEETING: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 1pm - Apex Park Cessnock

TENDER DEADLINE DATE: Wednesday 11th November 2026 at 2pm
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
The project is being funded from Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program (rPPP).

Funding will support construction at Apex Park within the Cessnock Business District. The project will transform an underutilised park into a precinct connecting local businesses, community groups, service providers and the Cessnock Pool recreation area.

The Regional Precincts and Partnerships Program is part of the Australian Government’s ‘Community Infrastructure Program’. The objectives of the Program are to:

• facilitate place-based and partnership approaches to planning, design, stewardship and accountability;

• provide targeted benefits related to productivity, equity, and resilience for the people of regional, rural and remote Australia;

• support community priorities for regional cities, rural or remote centres and areas;

• reflect the Australian Government’s approach outlined in the Regional Investment Framework.
Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)
Details
EVALUATION CRITERIA

• Price

• Methodology / Program

• Relevant Experience and Capability

• WHS, Environmental and Quality Management

• Local Consideration

• Social Procurement
Attachments to this Request
Documents
14
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Construction & Operation
Categories selected
Categories
  • Construction & Operation
    1: Building Construction Materials & Services
    2: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services
    3: Pavement Stabilisation Services & Materials
    4: Road Building Products & Maintenance & Services
    5: Underground Services
Regions of Service
Locations
  • New South Wales
    1: Hunter

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
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