Technical Services Registration Scheme

## Transport for NSW Technical Services Registration Scheme (SCM8661) Transport for NSW (TfNSW) is seeking expressions of interest for prequalified suppliers to join the **SCM8661 Technical Services Registration Scheme**. This scheme establishes a pool of qualified consultants to support the **concept design, detail design, and delivery** of TfNSW road infrastructure projects, including Environment Service types across all infrastructure projects unless specified otherwise. ### 🗓️ Key Dates & Status * **Scheme Start Date:** 23-Mar-2020 * **Scheme End Date:** 30-Sep-2027 * **Last Updated:** 07-Mar-2025 * **Status:** Managed (Agency Specific) * **Registration Duration:** Three years, with renewal notifications provided. ### 🏗️ Scope and Requirements Suppliers must demonstrate substantial expertise across numerous technical capabilities, categorized into Design (A), Survey (B), Geotechnical and Pavement (C), Environment (D), Estimating (E), Construction Services (F), and Health and Safety in Design (G). **Mandatory Application Requirements include:** * Completion of the Organisation Information Template (Nature of business, structure, key staff). * Evidence of a Quality Management System (certified to AS/NZS ISO 9001, based on ISO 9001, or a Quality Management Plan). * Demonstration of the ability to apply quality management systems via at least one project example. * Detailed evidence of technical capabilities, including **three case studies** per nominated service type, covering client referees, supporting documentation, software/technology, and required licenses/certifications. ### 📋 Key Service Areas Covered This comprehensive scheme covers specialized areas such as: * **Design:** Drainage, Standard/Complex Road Design, Standard/Complex Bridge Design, and Bridge Rehabilitation. * **Surveying:** Cadastral, Civil Works, Geospatial, and Utility Location. * **Geotechnical/Pavement:** Investigation, interpretation, assessment, monitoring, and slope risk management. * **Environmental:** EIA for various project scales (preliminary, minor works, project review, SSI), cultural heritage (Aboriginal/Non-Aboriginal/Engineered), noise/vibration, and socio-economic assessments. * **Construction Support:** Constructability advice, program development, and workshop facilitation (including HSiD workshops). ### 📝 Procurement Context Use of the scheme requires adherence to TfNSW model legal documents and procurement policies. Applications must follow detailed instructions, including reviewing the **SCM8661 Scheme Rules of Participation** document. This scheme complements the Construction Industry Contractors Registration Scheme. **Keywords:** Road Infrastructure, Concept Design, Detail Design, Engineering Consultancy, Surveying, Geotechnical Services, Environmental Impact Assessment, Bridge Design, Pavement Investigation, TfNSW.