NPWS Yarrangobilly Caves Precinct Management Centre and Staff Accommodation Facility

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Yarrangobilly Caves Precinct Development The **Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NPWS)** is inviting tenders for the construction of new facilities at the **Yarrangobilly Caves Precinct** within **Kosciuszko National Park**. This project (Opportunity ID: **SR00978**) involves the delivery of two primary structures: a new Visitor Experience and Caves Management Centre and a dedicated Staff Accommodation building. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful contractors will be responsible for comprehensive construction services, including: * **Visitor Centre:** Visitor service areas, merchandise space, viewing deck, staff offices, and amenities. * **Staff Accommodation:** A five-bedroom facility with full kitchen, dining, laundry, and boot room areas. * **Infrastructure:** Civil works (foundations, drainage, landscaping), all building services (electrical, hydraulic, mechanical, security), and full internal fit-outs. * **Sustainability:** Buildings must be modern, bushfire-compliant, and feature integrated **photovoltaic (PV) solar systems** and battery storage. ### 🔑 Key Requirements * **Mandatory Pre-tender Meeting:** Attendance is strictly required on **Monday, 18 May 2026, at 10:30 AM** via Microsoft Teams. Failure to attend will disqualify the submission. * **Compliance:** Tenderers must adhere to NSW Procurement Board Direction PBD-2017-07 and complete the Schedule of Compliance with the NSW Supplier Code. * **Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed on capability, price, sustainability, financial capacity, innovation, and social outcomes. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Open Date:** 08-May-2026 * **Close Date:** 02-Jun-2026, 3:00 PM * **Decision Date:** 15-Jun-2026 This is a significant opportunity for construction firms specializing in sustainable, remote-area, or park-based infrastructure projects. Interested parties must review all attached RFT documentation for detailed technical specifications.