RFT - Ambrym Street Design and Construction of 10 x new dwellings
Location: 56 Sawmill Rd, Yarrabah, QLD 4871, Australia
Buyer: Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council
Opened: Apr 07, 2026
Closing: May 07, 2026
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### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Ambrym Street Housing Project
The **Yarrabah Aboriginal Shire Council** is inviting tenders for the **design and construction of ten (10) new residential dwellings** at the Ambrym Street subdivision in Yarrabah, Queensland. This project is a comprehensive Design & Construct (D&C) contract requiring the successful bidder to manage all aspects of the development from initial design and approvals to final handover.
### đź“‹ Scope of Work
Successful contractors will be responsible for:
* **Design & Approvals:** Full design development, coordination, and certification of all dwellings and infrastructure.
* **Civil & Site Works:** Site preparation, bulk earthworks, stormwater management, and utility connections.
* **Residential Construction:** Delivery of 10 masonry block dwellings (mix of 2, 3, and 4-bedroom types) compliant with **Remote Housing Standards (RHS)** and the **National Construction Code (NCC)**.
* **Accessibility:** Dwellings must meet **Gold Level** liveable housing standards with provisions for future adaptation to Platinum Level.
* **External Works:** Landscaping, fencing, driveways, and ancillary fixtures.
### 🔑 Key Requirements
* **Mandatory IEBP:** A mandatory **Indigenous Employment and Business Participation (IEBP) Plan** must be submitted with the tender.
* **Construction Methodology:** Traditional on-site construction is required; modular or off-site manufacturing is **not** permitted.
* **Compliance:** All works must adhere to current Australian Standards and statutory requirements.
### đź“… Important Dates
* **Tender Open:** 07 April 2026
* **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 04 May 2026
* **Tender Close:** 07 May 2026, 05:00 PM
* **Expected Decision:** 04 June 2026
This opportunity is ideal for experienced construction firms specializing in residential development, remote area building, and civil infrastructure. Interested parties should review all addenda and site documentation carefully.