Tender Details
Public Announcement System Upgrade at Lakeside Stadium
Business Name
State Sport Centres Trust
VP Reference #
VP493132
Buyers Reference #
C/LS/200/112025
Opens
Wednesday 07 January 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Closes
Wednesday 04 February 2026 12:00 PM (AUS Eastern Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Wednesday 28 January 2026 12:00 PM (AUS Eastern Daylight Time)
Expected decision
Wednesday 18 March 2026 (AUS Eastern Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
State Sport Centres Trust
Location
30 Aughtie Dr
Albert Park, Victoria 3206
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.statesportcentres.com.au/the-state-sport-centres-trust/
Business Info
SSCT’s facilities include Melbourne Sports and Aquatics Centre (MSAC); Lakeside Stadium; State Netball and Hockey Centre, Parkville; State Basketball Centre, Knox; and Knox Regional Sports Park.
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
The project aims to update and reconfigure the public address system installed at the SSC’s Lakeside Stadium Venue. The objectives are to improve the audio quality of voice, music and other system generated announcements through hardware updates and system tuning. The objectives also include greater integration with other services and improved audio zoning.

Key Outcomes

1. System Integration: Full compatibility with current installations, including EWIS mute functionality.

2. Enhanced Coverage: New speakers and amplifiers providing clear, distributed audio across GA areas, warm-up zones, gates, and key rooms.

3. Dedicated Zones: Improved zoning for high-priority areas such as the Presidents Room, Cathy Freeman Room, Call Room, and warm-up areas.

4. Flexible Inputs: Support for temporary DJ setups and event-specific audio inputs, ensuring adaptability for diverse functions.

5. Paging & Announcements: Independent paging system at Lakeside to enable automated announcements and operational communication.

Project Requirements

• System design with expected performance metrics aligned with specifications

• Completion of engineering assessments to ensure building and grandstand structures can support installed equipment.

• Solution must be Dante capable and integrate seamlessly with existing QSC/Q-SYS installations (including EWIS mute).

• Replacement of existing speakers, mounting systems, and amplifiers. System racking is to be assessed to ensure sufficient space, power and connections.

• Updates or replacement of structured cabling to ensure all existing cabling supports the updated system.

• As-built functional and audio quality testing, with reports, to ensure performance meets system design metrics.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
• The system is divided into three main areas: North Stand, Bob Jane Stand, and Warm-Up Area.

• All system inputs are located in the Bob Jane Stand Presentation Room, with a secondary control panel in the North Stand Call Room.

• Zones can be selectively deactivated; however, audio inputs are shared across all zones.
Questions asked by the buyer
Question 1 - [Required]
Will all staff proposed to work on site for the project hold a valid Working With Children's Check?
Question 2 - [Required]
Has the organisation has delivered projects in live operating environments?
Question 3 - [Required]
Does the tender comply with the Draft Contract?
Question 4 - [Required]
Does the tender comply with specifications?
Question 5 - [Required]
Does the tender response include Certificates of Currency for all Insurance requirements listed in Part D Offer?
Question 6 - [Required]
Have responses have been made to all sections of the Part D Offer and using the Part D Offer template?
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Audio Visual Photo Equip & Supp.
Categories selected
Categories
  • Audio & Visual & Photographic Equipment & Supplies
    1: Audio Visual Equipment
    2: Audio Visual Equipment Maintenance Services
Regions of Service
Locations
  • Victoria
    1: Barwon
    2: Central Highlands
    3: East Gippsland
    4: Gippsland
    5: Goulburn
    6: Loddon
    7: Mallee
    8: Melbourne
    9: Ovens-Murray
    10: Western District
    11: Wimmera

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
12/Jan/2026 01:52 PM
Question:
Hi,

My name is Ian Shapcott from NW Group and I wish to attend the site meeting on the 20th of January at 2:30pm. Do I need to submit any other names if i bring a colleague?

Also are you able to supply and drawings (plan and Elevation) of the Bob Jane stand and the Northern stand?

Thanks for your time,

Ian Shapcott

0411 721 513

i.shapcott@nwgroup.com.au

Answered on 16/Jan/2026 05:52 PM:


Please see attachment "Tender Addendum No. 001 Contract no. CLS200112025 PA System Upgrade" for responses to queries, thanks!
12/Jan/2026 02:39 PM
Question:
- Please confirm that the speakers in both grandstands are to be replaced/upgraded as part of the scope for this project.

- Are there any system drawings (schematics/line drawings) of the current system, that include all zones/areas?

- Are there any plans of the current site-wide system showing locations of the current speakers in each zone/area?

- Are there any plans that show the current PA system cable routes?

Answered on 16/Jan/2026 05:52 PM:


Please see attachment "Tender Addendum No. 001 Contract no. CLS200112025 PA System Upgrade" for responses to queries, thanks!
14/Jan/2026 03:12 PM
Question:
Hi - we are intending to send 2-3 people to the briefing session at 2:30 pm on Tuesday.

Thanks

Answered on 16/Jan/2026 05:52 PM:


Please see attachment "Tender Addendum No. 001 Contract no. CLS200112025 PA System Upgrade" for responses to queries, thanks!
14/Jan/2026 04:24 PM
Question:
Hello, Sound AV Pty Ltd is currently preparing a quotation for the Public Address System Upgrade at Lakeside Stadium.

To allow us to accurately sound map and assess the equipment requirements, we kindly request the following information if available :

- Latest architectural site plans, including overall stadium layout

- Reflected ceiling plans for all areas within the PA upgrade scope

- Section drawings or elevations where available

Receipt of the above information will assist us in preparing an accurate and compliant quotation, including access requirements, installation methodology, and system design allowances.

Thank you for your assistance. We look forward to your response.

Answered on 16/Jan/2026 05:52 PM:


Please see attachment "Tender Addendum No. 001 Contract no. CLS200112025 PA System Upgrade" for responses to queries, thanks!
15/Jan/2026 10:24 AM
Question:
Hi,

We wish to register for the briefing session at 2:30pm 20th January 2026.

Attendees:

Shane Salmon (ssalmon@onediversified.com)

Anthony Matusik (amatusik@onediversified.com)

Please confirm once registration is complete.

Thanks,

Matthew Almond.

Answered on 16/Jan/2026 05:53 PM:


Please see attachment "Tender Addendum No. 001 Contract no. CLS200112025 PA System Upgrade" for responses to queries, thanks!
16/Jan/2026 09:15 AM
Question:
To the Project Manager: notification to attend briefing session

I would like to register 2 persons for the briefing session on the 20th of Jan.

Dan Parsons - NAS

Max Hedrich - NAS

If you require further information, please let me know. - projects@nas.solutions

Answered on 16/Jan/2026 05:53 PM:


Please see attachment "Tender Addendum No. 001 Contract no. CLS200112025 PA System Upgrade" for responses to queries, thanks!
19/Jan/2026 08:08 AM
Question:
The P.A. People would like to register Mr Campbell Waller as our attendee at tomorrow's (Tuesday January 20) Site Briefing.

Answered on 19/Jan/2026 11:06 AM:


Attendance noted with thanks!
19/Jan/2026 11:02 AM
Question:
Good morning,

We intend to have 2-3 persons attend the site inspection tomorrow.

Many thanks.

Answered on 19/Jan/2026 11:06 AM:


Attendance noted with thanks!
19/Jan/2026 11:14 AM
Question:
Good Morning, We will be bringing two attendees to the site meeting on the 20/01

Answered on 19/Jan/2026 11:27 AM:


Attendance noted with thanks!
19/Jan/2026 11:41 AM
Question:
Good morning, we will be attending the site visit. Thanks

Answered on 19/Jan/2026 11:43 AM:


Attendance noted with thanks
19/Jan/2026 11:45 AM
Question:
Hi,

Peter Bayfield will be attending on my behalf.

Cheers

Answered on 19/Jan/2026 11:48 AM:


Attendance noted with thanks
19/Jan/2026 01:02 PM
Question:
Good afternoon, confirming we will be attending the site visit, thank you

Answered on 20/Jan/2026 01:46 PM:


Attendance noted with thanks
19/Jan/2026 03:27 PM
Question:
Our apologies, but we are now unable to attend the site briefing tomorrow due to circumstances out of our control.

Answered on 20/Jan/2026 01:46 PM:


Noted with thanks
22/Jan/2026 03:22 PM
Question:
Hi

Unfortunately we were unable to attend the briefing session. Are there any notes, comments, answers to questions raised, or other details being issued following the site briefing?

Answered on 27/Jan/2026 12:53 PM:


Hi, thank you for your query.

All questions relating to the site visit have been requested to be posted to Vendor Panel, so any questions will appear here.

Thanks!
Updates made to this Request
16/Jan/2026 05:55 PM
Please note: The following attachments have been recently added in response to queries received.

1. Added: Tender Addendum No. 001 Contract no. CLS200112025 PA System Upgrade.pdf

2. Added: Athletics Building L2 Power Comms Security Part 2 and 3.pdf

3. Added: Athletics Building Roof Electrical Services Part 2 and 3.pdf

4. Added: Bob Jane Stand - Elevation.pdf

5. Added: Bob Jane Stand - Shared Services - Elevation.pdf

6. Added: Bob Jane Stand Ground Floor Shared Services 09.pdf

7. Added: Bob Jane Stand Ground Floor Shared Services -Low Lvl Roof Plan 09.pdf

8. Added: Bob Jane Stand Ground Floor Shared Services Overall Plan 09.pdf

9. Added: Bob Jane Stand L1 Shared Services 09.pdf

10. Added: Lakeside Stadium_Ground Floor + Under Croft Area Zones.pdf

11. Added: Lakeside_South_Stand_Technical_Rooms.pdf

12. Added: Northern Stand Elevations A.N5.01_A.pdf

13. Added: Northern Stand Floor Plan Tiers A.N1.02.pdf

14. Added: Northern Stand Floor Plan Tiers A.N1.02_A.pdf

15. Added: Northern Stand Ground Floor Power Comms Layout Part 1.pdf

16. Added: Northern Stand Ground Floor Power Comms Layout Part 2.pdf

17. Added: Northern Stand Reflected Ceiling Plan Ground Floor A.N3.01_B.pdf

18. Added: Northern Stand Reflected Ceiling Plan Tiers A.N3.02_B.pdf

19. Added: Northern Stand Roof Reflected Detail Plan A.N8.03.pdf

Please consider these attachments when responding.