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B51 VE Science Lab- Lead Consultant Procurement
Tender ID: 615111
Tender Details
Organisation:
Tender #:
PSG0772
Status:
Closed
Publish Date:
22 May 2026
Closing Date:
5 June 2026
Closing Time:
03:00 PM (Australia/Victoria)
Tender Description
ABOUT RMIT
RMIT is a global university of technology, design and enterprise. One of Australia’s original tertiary institutions, RMIT University enjoys an international reputation for excellence in education, research, and engagement with industry and community.RMIT is a world leader in Art and Design; Architecture; Education; Engineering; Development; Computer Science and Information Systems; Business and Management; and Communication and Media Studies.
Further information about RMIT may be obtained from the RMIT website at www.rmit.edu.au
2. BACKGROUND TO THIS REQUEST
This RFT is for the delivery of expanded PC2 Science laboratory in Building 51 Level 7 for the College of Vocational Education (VE).
The existing PC2 laboratory located in Building 051.07.07 is heavily utilised as a lab space for the College of VE. In its current format it has a maximum capacity of 24 students and is timetabled for 40.5 hours per week for Semester 1 2026.
There is growth in the number of science students, noting over the past five years the student numbers have doubled.
Practical delivery in this PC2 laboratory includes microbiology; tissue culture; molecular biology and aseptic techniques (free from pathogenic microorganisms).
The existing laboratory and its adjoining preparation area are no longer adequate for the volume of students in the associated programs.
Several proposed locations identified in the attached Project Brief related to Building 51 Level 7 and focused on the uplift and refurbishment of existing Microbiology Laboratory. The extent of the space required to support all the requirements articulated in the brief require testing via feasibility planning, to confirm if support space including prep and storage can be accommodated in the existing laboratory (Option 1) or if further space is required to adequately accommodate the functional requirements including any new ways of teaching and digital technology to support RMIT’s Education Plan (Option 2 & 3).
Please refer to the documents for further details. This RFT is for the procurement of a Lead Consultant (architect) including Service Engineers and Sub-Consultants as required.
| Phase | Scope of this engagement |
| Phase 1 : Feasibility Study | Yes |
| Phase 2 : Schematic Design | Yes |
| Phase 3 : Design Development | Yes |
| Phase 4 : Detailed Design and Tender Documentation | Yes |
| Phase 5 : Tender & Evaluation | Yes |
| Phase 6 : Construction Issue Documentation | Yes |
| Phase 7 : Construction Phase | Yes |
| Phase 8 : Commissioning and Testing | Yes |
| Phase 9 : Defect Liability Period | Yes |
| Phase 10 : Post Implementation Review | Yes |
SCOPE OF REQUIREMENTS
Please refer attached for the Consultant Scope of Works and the associated Project Brief. The below consultant disciplines constitute the scope of the engagement.
The Lead Consultant is to procure the Services Engineers from the below shortlist of RMIT Panel of Consultants.- Beca
- Introba
- VA Sciences
Please note all Sub Consultants engaged under Lead Consultant must be from RMIT's Consultancy Panel only. If you do not have access to these lists, please request via RFI.
| Consultancy Discipline | Issued for Tender (scope of this engagement) | Separate Engagement (issued in this RFT for information only) | Not Required for this Project |
| Architect / Lead Consultant | x | ||
| Quantity Surveyor | X Turner & Townsend | ||
| Mechanical Engineers | x | ||
| Electrical /IT / Communications / Security Engineers | x | ||
| Audio Visual Consultant | Provisional Sum
$25K | ||
| Hydraulic Engineers | x | ||
| Structural Engineers | Provisional Sum
$20K | ||
| Fire Protection Services | x | ||
| Fire Engineering | Provisional Sum
$10K | ||
| Relevant Building Surveyor | x | x | |
| Acoustic Engineers | x | ||
| Access Consultant | |||
| Dangerous Goods Consultant | x |
The timetable below is provided to give Tenderers an indication of the anticipated timing of the tender process:
| Activity | Date |
| RFT Issued | 22 May 2026 |
| Tender Briefing (If applicable) | 11:00 am on 28 May 2026 |
| End of the period for questions or requests for information | 16:00 AEST, 3 June 2026 |
| Intended completion of shortlisting process | 9 June 2026 |
| Intended completion of evaluation of Tenders | 10 June 2026 |
| Intended execution of Proposed Contract(S) | 11 June 2026 |
| Intended commencement date | 11 June 2026 |
Tender Briefing Details:
Date: 11:30am on Thursday 28th May 2026.
Location: Building 51, Frederick Campbell Building, 80-92 Victoria Street (City Campus)
Confirmation of Attendance: Please confirm attendance with Yana Shestakova yana.shestakova@rmit.edu.au by COB Wednesday 27th May 2026.
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