2025T097S - Design, Supply and Install Onsite Electrochlorination System at the Bauhinia Water Treatment Plant
Central Highland Regional Council is seeking an experienced contractor to design, supply, installation, testing and commission an onsite electrochlorination system and associated works at the Bauhinia Water Treatment Plant for the town water supply.
PARTICULARS OF GOODS AND SERVICES
Please refer to the following technical specifications that outline the scope of Works:
• Part 2A - Water Utilities – Design, supply, installation and commissioning of onsite electrochlorination system at the Bauhinia Water Treatment Plant Specification
• Part 2B - Water Utilities – General Specification
SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE CONTRACT
This will be a Major Design and Construction Contract delivered in accordance with the Amended General Conditions of Contract AS4902.
Locations: The work site is located in Bauhinia on Lot 37 on BH295.
Pricing: This is a lump sum Contract.
Workplace Health and Safety: Central Highland Regional Council is committed to providing a healthy work environment, by eliminating environmental tobacco smoke for all persons who work in or are exposed to a workplace or workplace activity and by encouraging smokers to stop smoking.
The Contractor has an obligation to take all practicable steps to ensure the WHS of its employees, subcontractors and their employees and other people (not employees) who may be affected by the Contractor’s work practices. The Contractor has an obligation to consult, cooperate and coordinate activities with all other persons who have a duty in relation to the same matter, namely Central Highland Regional Council.
The WHS management system of the Contractor must be the minimum requirement to demonstrate compliance with all duties of an employer specified under legislation. The Contractor must submit with the tender a sample copy of the following that demonstrates the Contractor has a WHS management system suitable for this contract:
• WHS policy and objectives
• Organisational structure and responsibilities
• Certificates of competencies and licences related to the contract
• Relevant risk assessments and controls; relevant safe working procedure
• WHS training and induction processes and records
• WHS inspections and auditing procedures
• WHS consultative processes, and
• Incident reporting and investigation procedures; and performance monitoring mechanisms.
Personal Protection Equipment
The health and safety of Central Highlands Regional Council staff and its contractors is of prime importance to Central Highlands Regional Council, and is demonstrated in a number of ways including ensuring appropriate PPE attire is provided and worn. Safety vests and safety boots will be worn, at all times, at work sites. Additional personal protection equipment may be required, as directed by Central Highlands Regional Council’s site representative.
IMPLEMENTATION TIMETABLE
Council aims to award the works by 17 October 2025.
The following proposed implementation timetable will assist Council to meet its funding requirements:
- 30% Design 7 November 2025
- Safety in Design Review / HAZOP 14 November 2025
- 85% Design Review 5 December 2025
- 100% Design and IFC Drawings 12 December 2025
- FAT March 2026
- Site works to commence 1 April 2026
- Installation and Commissioning 30 May 2026
- Handover and documentation 15 June 2026
The contract shall commence 7 days after the award letter and contractual arrangement is provided to and signed by the successful contractor. Central Highlands Regional Council anticipates the contract end date to be 15 June 2026.