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001388_HV Blue-Red Feeder
Business Name
James Cook University
VP Reference #
VP523043
Buyers Reference #
001388
Opens
Thursday 27 August 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Friday 25 September 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off
Thursday 17 September 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Friday 23 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
James Cook University
Location
James Cook Dr
Douglas, Queensland 4814
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.jcu.edu.au/
Business Info
James Cook University
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
James Cook University (JCU) is seeking suitably qualified contractors to deliver high voltage (HV) infrastructure

upgrades at the Townsville campus as part of a broader program to improve network reliability, safety and

future capacity.

The works comprise the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of HV electrical infrastructure, including

associated civil works and modifying and reconfiguring portions of the existing 11kV reticulation network.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
The scope includes two primary components:

• Townsville HV Modification – Blue and Red Feeder: Intent is to underground portions of the blue

feeder and red feeder along Jospeh Banks Drive and James Cook Drive. This includes, but is not limited to

installation of new HV cabling, conduits, pits, reconfiguration of feeder arrangements, installation of new

GMSs, RMUs and substations, reconnection of existing assets, extension of the site-wide global earthing

system, and removal of redundant overhead lines and poles along key campus routes. Integration is

required with contractor delivering footpath and earthworks on Jospeh banks drive to ensure minimum

design cover achieved.

• Townsville HV Modification – GMS Install: Delivery, installation and integration of Gas-insulated ring

main unit switching infrastructure at the front of campus as part of HV fault level mitigation works. The

intent is to cater for the increased prospective HV fault levels and provide switching capabilities for

reconfiguring the network. This includes, but is not limited to GMSs Installation with associated earth grid

provisions.
Attachments to this Request
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Supplier lists selected
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  • Building Trade, Repairs, Maint.
  • ELEC, Lighting, Equip & Services
  • Electronic Components & Supplies
  • IT & Telecomms
  • Utilities
Categories selected
Categories
  • Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services
    1: Data Cabling Services
    2: Electrical & Lighting Maintenance Supplies & Servi
  • Electrical Systems, Lighting, Equipment & Services
    1: Electrical Services
  • Electronic Components & Supplies
    1: Electronic Components & Supplies
  • IT & Telecomms
    1: Services - Data Cabling Services
    2: Services - Maintenance Agreements
    3: Services - Other
  • Utilities
    1: Electricity
Regions of Service
Locations
  • Queensland
    1: Northern

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
31/Aug/2026 08:32 AM
Question:
Good Morning

May we please register Bernie Travers and Kris Williams for the Tender briefing on Thursday 3rd September at 9am.

Thank you,

Answered on 31/Aug/2026 11:39 AM:


Good morning,

Thank you for letting us know.

Thanks,

Hayley.
31/Aug/2026 11:54 AM
Question:
Milspec Energy Solutions would like to formally notify that we would like to attend the site brief and tender walk through on the 3rd of September 2026.

Ben Campbell

Director

Answered on 31/Aug/2026 11:58 AM:


Good morning,

Thank you for letting us know.

Thanks,

Hayley.
Updates made to this Request
31/Aug/2026 03:47 PM
Please note: The following addenda have been recently added.

1. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 1_Attachment 5_Fortisem_T02A-26302 _Civil footpath Joseph Banks_IFC Drawings_revB_27.08.2026.pdf

2. Added: (Addendum) Addendum 1_Attachment 6_Fortisem_T02A-26302 _Civil footpath Joseph Banks_transmittal_revB_dated 27.08.2026.pdf

Please consider these addenda when responding.