Bass Highway - Cooee to Somerset – Pedestrian Upgrades

### 🏗️ Tender Overview The Department of State Growth invites tenders for the **Bass Highway - Cooee to Somerset – Pedestrian Upgrades** project. This infrastructure initiative focuses on enhancing pedestrian safety and accessibility along the Bass Highway in the North-west region of Tasmania. ### 📋 Scope of Work The successful contractor will be responsible for the construction of pedestrian refuge islands, which includes: * **Roadworks:** Road widening and earthworks. * **Infrastructure:** Installation of kerb ramps and stormwater management systems. * **Finishing:** Surfacing, line-marking, and installation of signage. * **Ancillary Works:** All associated construction activities required for project completion. ### 🔑 Key Requirements & Eligibility This tender is restricted to prequalified contractors. Bidders must hold current prequalification with the Department of State Growth under the **National Prequalification System for Civil (Road and Bridge) Construction Contracts** in the **Roadworks Category R2** with a **Financial Level of F5 or higher**. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Opening Date:** 16/05/2026 * **Closing Date:** 10/06/2026 at 02:00 PM * **Contract Period:** Estimated from 17/07/2026 to 17/12/2026 ### 📧 Contact Information For inquiries, please contact the Project Manager, Oliver Cook, or the Principal Contracts Officer, James Weld, via email at **contractservices@stategrowth.tas.gov.au**. Submissions must be lodged electronically via the official portal; hard copy, email, or facsimile submissions are not permitted. **Keywords:** Bass Highway, Pedestrian Upgrades, Road Construction, Civil Engineering, Tasmania Infrastructure, Government Tender, Prequalified Contractors.