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Tender: Head Contractor for QPAC Lyric Theatre and Foyers Lighting Upgrade – Arts Queensland (Brisbane)

Released 2 days ago

Closes10 Dec 2026
Likely valueEstimate$170K to $600KInflation adjusted
LocationBrisbane, QLD
AgencyArts Queensland
SourceArts Queensland
CategoryConstruction
25 days leftCloses Thu, 10 Dec 2026

Arts Queensland (State of Queensland, Department of Education) is seeking a Head Contractor to undertake lighting construction works, including installation of new and replacement lighting and associated works within the Queensland Performing Arts Centre (QPAC) Lyric Theatre and Foyers. The appointed Principal Contractor will be responsible for sourcing, engaging and managing all required specialised trade sub-contractors; tenderers must be PQC Level 3 eligible. A Mandatory Industry Briefing will be held via MS Teams on 19/11/26 at 2:00 PM and a Mandatory Site Inspection on 20/11/26 at 10:00 AM, with attendance to be registered by email by 4:00 PM on 17/11/26. Closing date for tenders is 10 December 2026 at 2:00 PM (Brisbane time). Reference VP533495; specification documents: 2. Issued by Arts Queensland.

Tender breakdown

From 44 documents
lighting upgrade and electrical installationLump sum
TodayBriefing19 NovQuestions close3 DecCloses10 DecAward25 JanStart1 FebComplete18 Jul
Watch out for6

Attendance at Mandatory Industry Briefing and Mandatory Site Inspection is mandatory — tenderers MUST attend to be eligible

Alternative lighting or control systems are not permitted — such offers are non-conforming

Tender must include fully completed Price Summary Schedule with all trades and Provisional Sums priced; no Provisional Sums are included in tender documents

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Documents44

Grouped by what each file is for

Tender documents1The main request: what they want, how to respond and the rules.
Scope and specifications1What is being bought: the work, standards and requirements.
Forms to return1Fill these in and send them back with your response.
Pricing1Where your prices and rates go.
Drawings, plans and photos4Site plans, design drawings, CAD files and photos.
Contract and conditions2The contract you would sign and its terms.
Reports and background3Studies, reports and plans to read for context.
Guides and policies1Background: buyer policies, guides and portal instructions.
Other documents30Everything else attached to this tender.

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