Freight Capacity Upgrade Program – Bridge Strengthening – 8 Bridges

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Freight Capacity Upgrade Program – Bridge Strengthening The **Department of State Growth (Tasmania)** is inviting tenders for the **Freight Capacity Upgrade Program**, specifically focusing on the structural strengthening and remediation of eight bridges located state-wide. This project is critical for enhancing regional freight infrastructure and ensuring long-term structural integrity. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful contractors will be responsible for comprehensive bridge works, including: * **Structural Remediation:** Defect rectification and structural strengthening. * **Infrastructure Upgrades:** Barrier and deck works as specified in the project documentation. * **Project Management:** Coordination of all associated traffic management, stakeholder engagement, environmental compliance, and temporary works. ### 🔐 Eligibility & Prequalification This tender is restricted to experienced contractors. To be eligible, 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 **Bridgeworks Category B2** with a **Financial Level of F5 or higher**. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Opening Date:** 25/04/2026 * **Closing Date:** 20/05/2026 at 02:00 PM * **Contract Period:** One-off purchase, expected commencement 22/06/2026 ### 💡 Keywords #BridgeConstruction #Infrastructure #TasmaniaTenders #FreightCapacity #CivilEngineering #StructuralRemediation #GovernmentProcurement #RoadAndBridge