SSCT Mechanical Upgrades 2026

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: SSCT Mechanical Upgrades 2026 The **State Sport Centres Trust (SSCT)** is inviting tenders for critical mechanical infrastructure upgrades across three major Victorian sporting venues: **Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre (MSAC)**, **Lakeside Stadium**, and the **State Basketball Centre (Knox)**. This project focuses on the replacement of end-of-life mechanical assets to ensure system reliability, energy efficiency, and operational continuity. ### 🛠️ Scope of Work Successful bidders will be responsible for the replacement and upgrade of: * **Chillers and Boilers** * **Hot Water Services** * **Air Handling Units (AHUs)** * **Control Systems (BMS)** Works must be executed with minimal disruption to ongoing sporting events and community activities. Contractors are expected to implement proactive planning and staging to maintain facility operations during the construction period. ### 📋 Key Requirements * **Proven Experience:** Demonstrated delivery of at least one Victorian Government public-sector asset upgrade (min. $1.5M) within the last 5 years. * **Operational Continuity:** Experience in delivering projects within facilities that remained open to the public. * **Compliance:** Adherence to strict occupational health and safety (OHS) and industrial relations management criteria. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Open Date:** 22 April 2026 * **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 13 May 2026 * **Closing Date:** 20 May 2026, 04:00 PM AEST * **Expected Decision:** 01 July 2026 This is a significant opportunity for mechanical services contractors with expertise in large-scale public infrastructure and complex site management. Interested parties should review the provided drawings, site specifications, and RFI addenda carefully.