Barangaroo Cutaway Cultural Facility Fit Out - Design and Construct - INSW3587-EOI

Infrastructure NSW (INSW) has considered future use options for the Barangaroo Cutaway and  identified the potential  for cultural artistic and commercial uses.

To achieve the potential of the Cutaway space INSW is seeking to create a memorable and grand experience through the design of a major, single, large format, flexible venue suitable for a range of significant cultural, artistic and commercial functions.

The primary facilities will be supported by appropriate back of house and ancillary facilities to allow the Cutaway to be positioned as a preferred venue for events, exhibitions, cultural uses, festivals and installations.

The  objectives for the Cutaway project are to:

• Become one of Sydney’s premier cultural facilities
• Be a globally recognised venue for hosting the performing and visual arts, alongside exhibitions and events;
• Engage the local community as well as national and international visitors;
• Provide the office space and facilities necessary to manage the facility, This encompasses, front and back of house, as well as the broader Barangaroo Public Domain
• Create a design that respects and enhances the dramatic qualities of the existing structure;
• Respect and connect to the First Nations culture of the site;
• Achieve design excellence; and
• Deliver innovative sustainability outcomes.

This Tender requires any party submitting an offer to be a prequalified contractor on NSW Government Procurement Scheme 1461 Construction Works over $1M and on the Procurement List approved for Constuction $62M and over. 

Note: As some elements of the EOI documents are sensitive, potential tenderers are required to complete a Confidentiality Agreement and submit it to Infrastructure NSW to receive a copy of the EOI documents. The Confidentiality Agreement is provided in eTender.

The completed Confidentiality Agreement should be sent to procurement@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au with an informaton copy to david.hurrell@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

A Mandatory Briefing for Suppliers wishing to respond to this EOI is being conducted on Monday 20 February 2023. 8.30am - 10.00am.

Location Waranara Terrace: The Cutaway at Barangaroo Reserve 

We request that if you are intending to attend the Mandatory briefing to contact David Hurrell at david.hurrell@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au with an information copy to procurement@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au providing the name of your organisation and the approximate number of people attending. This assists us with planning the event. A map to assist in finding the briefing location has been uploaded.

If you have any questions please contact David Hurrell 

• The Procurement (Enforceable Procurement Provisions) Direction 2019 applies to this procurement

• A government agency may conduct negotiations with suppliers regarding the procurement

This Tender requires any party submitting an offer to be a prequalified contractor on NSW Government Procurement Scheme 1461 Construction Works over $1M and on the Procurement List approved for Constuction $62M and over. 

Note: As some elements of the EOI documents are sensitive, potential tenderers are required to complete a Confidentiality Agreement and submit it to Infrastructure NSW to receive a copy of the EOI documents. The Confidentiality Agreement is provided in eTender. 

The completed Confidentiality Agreement should be sent to procurement@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au with an informaton copy to david.hurrell@infrastructure.nsw.gov.au

As per EOI documentation to be provided