MAAS-RFQ 25/007 - Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse) seek Requests for Quote (RFQ) for the delivery of exhibition fit out services for the Powerhouse Parramatta opening exhibitions.

Project goals

Powerhouse is producing Task Eternal, the largest exhibition for the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta in late 2026. Powerhouse seeks to engage a suitably qualified supplier or suppliers to undertake design development, supply, manufacture/fabricate fit out elements to house exhibition collection objects and commissions.

Given the significance of this opening exhibition and the need to preserve the integrity and impact of the launch program, all interested respondents must execute Powerhouse’s Confidentiality Declaration before accessing detailed RFQ documentation. This measure safeguards confidential materials and supports Powerhouse’s efforts to deliver a high-profile and impactful opening. Confidentiality declarations and instructions are available in the Requirements section for this RFQ.

The service requirement includes:

• Pre-production and briefing with Powerhouse’s Technical Production team and Design and Collections team.
• Prototyping/testing.
• Samples, prototype, finishes sign off by Powerhouse at specified hold points.
• Design development.
• Construction, fabrication and/or supply of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
• Supply and installation of fabricated elements.
• Documentation to enable the Powerhouse to deconstruct or remove the elements at the end of the exhibition.
• Submission of final designs for sign off by Powerhouse teams and/or stakeholder(s).

Scope

The scope of works includes the following item:

A) Suspended Ceiling & Floor

The supply and installation of a suspended ceiling & floor with a reflective surface for an exhibition scene for Task Eternal as per the drawing package at Attachment A, including:

• any associated engineering or structural certification
• delivery and installation at Powerhouse Parramatta
• Provision of install and deinstall documentation.

All elements must be delivered by end Q1 2026.

Related files

Request for Quote Brief - Powerhouse Parramatta Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal MAAS-RFQ 25_007.pdf (753 KB)