New online resource makes it simpler for NSW contractors to bid for school projects

The Minns Labor Government has launched a new online resource to enable the NSW construction industry to more easily assess and bid for work on the huge pipeline of new and upgraded schools in the coming years. 

The School Infrastructure Major Projects Tender Pipeline website will enable contractors to view the number, specifications and location of tender opportunities so that they can better plan potential work with the NSW Government. This initiative is part of a wider commitment by the NSW Government to work collaboratively with the construction sector to deliver its ambitious plan for 100 new public preschools as well as new and upgraded schools, and keep partners updated and informed about the pipeline of projects. 

Tenders worth approximately $2.4 billion are expected to be released to the market this financial year, with around $800 million of tenders to be released until 30 June, according to the Department of Education. Tenders for upcoming projects encompassing new build schools, school upgrades, preschools and flood recovery projects will be uploaded to the website shortly. 

Tenders for more than 100 projects have already been released this financial year. Upcoming tender opportunities will be issued with requirements from a broad range of suppliers. Some major capital works will be tendered in bundles to boost efficiency. 

Projects due to go to tender include: 

• Liverpool High School redevelopment 

• Kogarah Public School upgrade 

• Melrose Park Public School redevelopment and new public preschool 

• Ulladulla Public School upgrade 

• Ulladulla High School upgrade 

• Milton Public School upgrade 

• Randwick High School upgrade 

• Lennox Head Public School redevelopment 

• Orange Grove Public School upgrade 

Earlier this year, the NSW Government opened five new permanent schools and two fast-tracked temporary schools to meet the needs of families in fast-growing areas, including Melonba Public School, Melonba High School, Box Hill Public School, and Gledswood Hills High School. 

These form part of the Minns Labor Government’s record $8.9 billion investment to deliver new and upgraded schools across the state, including $3.6 billion for Western Sydney and $1.4 billion for regional communities. 

NSW Deputy Premier and Minister for Education and Early Learning Prue Car said, “The NSW Government has a pipeline of work to rebuild public education in NSW after years of failure by the former Liberal and National government. Central to that is the pressing need to build schools in communities where there were no public schools.” 

“We have an ambitious program to build 100 public preschools – the largest investment in the history of the state – and we want to work closely with the construction industry to ensure the best quality builds for our youngest learners. 

“Working closely with suppliers through the tender process will ensure we can work together to deliver critical new schools and upgrades for families across the state.” 

Image source: https://www.schoolinfrastructure.nsw.gov.au/