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. ### 📋 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. ### 📅 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.