Request for Tender for Sculpture Garden Principal's Authorised Person

### 🏛️ Project Overview The National Gallery of Australia (NGA) is seeking a **Principal's Authorised Person (PAP)** to provide expert oversight for the **National Sculpture Garden project**. This engagement spans from March 2026 to June 2029, covering critical phases including tender evaluation, construction, and the defects liability period. ### 📋 Scope of Work & Responsibilities The successful candidate will act as an impartial representative of the Principal, ensuring project integrity and accountability. Key deliverables include: * **Financial & Technical Advisory:** Providing robust Value for Money assessments for ministerial approval. * **Contract Administration:** Managing payment certifications, assessing variations, and evaluating extensions of time. * **Compliance & Oversight:** Monitoring contractor performance, WHS standards, and quality assurance. * **Reporting:** Maintaining rigorous site records and providing transparent project status updates. ### 🏗️ Requirements & Qualifications * **Accreditation:** Suppliers must be accredited under the **Work Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme** (Office of the Federal Safety Commissioner). * **Project Timeline:** Deliverables are scheduled for Stage 1a (May 2027) and Stages 1b, c, and d (June 2028). ### 📍 Location & Submission * **Location:** Canberra, ACT. * **Submission:** Interested parties must lodge proposals via the official Australian Government tender portal by 7 May 2026. **Keywords:** Principal's Authorised Person, PAP, National Gallery of Australia, Sculpture Garden, Construction Management, WHS Accreditation, Contract Administration, Government Tender, Canberra, ACT.