ESTS4000PH6 Facilities to support DDG Combat System Enhancement- Notice of potential upcoming procurement

### 🏗️ Project Overview The Department of Defence (DSRG) has issued a notice for an upcoming procurement regarding the **ESTS4000PH6 Facilities to Support the Hobart Class Destroyer Combat System Enhancement Capability Project**. This project involves a significant capital works program valued between **$60,000,000 and $80,000,000 AUD**. ### 📋 Scope of Work The project requires a Head Contractor (under the Defence Head Contract HC-GMP) to deliver infrastructure upgrades across two primary locations in New South Wales: * **Randwick Barracks:** Construction of a new two-story training wing, refurbishment of existing training facilities, civil/landscaping works, and site service improvements. * **Defence Plaza Sydney:** Modifications to existing office fit-outs to accommodate additional staffing. ### 🚀 Procurement Process This is a **two-staged selection process**: 1. **Invitation to Register Interest (ITR):** Expected release on 29 June 2026. Evaluation criteria include proposed resources (50%), previous performance (50%), and information security compliance. 2. **Request for Tender (RFT):** To be issued in Q4 2026 to shortlisted applicants only. ### 📅 Key Milestones * **ITR Release:** Approx. 29 June 2026 * **RFT Release:** Q4 2026 * **Construction Commencement:** Q2 2027 * **Project Completion:** Q3 2029 ### 🔍 Keywords Defence Infrastructure, Construction, Head Contractor, HC-GMP, Hobart Class Destroyer, Randwick Barracks, Defence Plaza Sydney, Capital Works, NSW Procurement.