First Nations Businesses

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Project: Sydney Metro West - Hunter Street Station Project owner: LENDLEASE CONSTRUCTION PTY LIMITED Location: NSW Australia Work package status: Open Scope: Full Scope Work package description: Expressions of Interest are invited from First Nations owned businesses to participate in works and services associated with the Hunter Street Station project. Opportunities may span a wide range of construction, trade, supply, professional and support services required during site establishment, construction and delivery. The project encourages participation at all tiers of the supply chain and welcomes businesses with capability relevant to any aspect of construction site operations. Project overview: Lendlease has been appointed to deliver the Hunter Street Station, a major underground interchange located in the commercial heart of the Sydney CBD. As part of the broader Sydney Metro West project -- targeting opening in 2032 -- Hunter Street Station and Precinct represents one of the program's most significant precincts, combining complex underground station delivery with two commercial over station developments (OSDs).Lendlease will deliver the Hunter Street West commercial tower above the George and Hunter Street entrance, while the Hunter Street East commercial tower will be jointly delivered by Mirvac and Coombes. The station and precinct works represent a major investment in transport connectivity, commercial development and public realm transformation in Sydney's CBD.Project OverviewHunter Street Station will be a new, fully accessible, high capacity underground station providing seamless interchange with existing rail, metro and pedestrian networks. Entrances are planned at:- George and Hunter streets (west) - integrated with commercial OSD delivered by Lendlease- O'Connell and Bligh streets (east) - integrated with the commercial OSD delivered by Mirvac and CoombesThe precinct will deliver new public spaces, laneways, retail, and improved pedestrian permeability linking to Wynyard, Martin Place and Barangaroo.Construction of the station is expected to begin in late 2026, aligning to the broader Metro West opening in 2032.Location and Site ConditionsThe project sits within the high-density, heritage-rich CBD commercial core, bounded by George, Hunter, O'Connell and Bligh streets. Delivery will require meticulous planning around live city operations, constrained access, utilities, adjacent heritage structures and integration with major pedestrian flows.Works will prioritise safe delivery within a complex urban environment, with strong emphasis on stakeholder coordination, public realm interfaces and maintaining city accessibility during construction.Procurement approach - how goods and services will be sourcedLendlease procurement on Hunter Street Station and Precinct will align to NSW Government and Sydney Metro standards, ensuring transparent, value driven and probity focused processes. Suppliers can expect:- Staged market engagement, EOIs and RFTs sequencing toward the late 2026 work start- Compliance with Sydney Metro procurement governance, including:o Anti-corruption and trade practiceso Conflicts of interest protocolso Confidentiality and whistleblowing provisions- Alignment to NSW Government objectives for sustainable, ethical and diverse procurementSpecific Requirements and AccreditationsSubcontractors and suppliers should anticipate package specific RFT requirements. Indicative baseline expectations include:Governance & Probity- Adherence to Lendlease procurement criteria, including anti-fraud, anti-corruption, confidentiality and gifts & benefits policiesWHS & Quality Systems- Compliance with NSW Government and Sydney Metro WHS standards- Demonstrated capability in managing safety in constrained CBD environments- Clear quality management processes and reportingSustainability & Ethical Sourcing- Alignment with Sydney Metro sustainable procurement objectives- Modern slavery risk management for applicable categoriesSecurity & Access Protocols- Strict controls for working in a live CBD environment- Interface management with stakeholders, utilities and adjacent assets- Requirements for personnel, site access and sensitive underground operationsSupplier Diversity & Workforce DevelopmentLendlease requires all subcontractors to actively contribute to a diverse, skilled and socially representative workforce. Expectations include:- Structured training and skills development pathways- Employment opportunities for young people and under-represented workers- Gender diversity initiatives- Genuine economic participation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and businessesLendlease will support subcontractors through workforce development planning, access to training partnerships and employment programs, a commitment to support and engage SMEs, Aboriginal, local and women owned businesses, and ongoing performance monitoring and continuous improvement.Why Partner with Lendlease on Hunter StreetLendlease brings nationally recognised expertise in delivering integrated station precincts, including Victoria Cross Station & Tower and Metro Martin Place. This experience will underpin Hunter Street station and precinct delivery --ensuring high levels of coordination, safety leadership, design integration and construction excellence.Lendlease looks forward to partnering with capable subcontractors and suppliers who share our commitment to safety, innovation and high-performance delivery on this landmark transport and commercial precinct.Registration of Interest (ROI) opportunities- The Work Packages section contains indicative opportunities and may not be reflective of actual packages issued for tender pending assessment of market capability and project requirements.- Businesses interested in supplying to the project as subcontractors, suppliers, equipment providers and services providers are encouraged to register their interest against the applicable Work Package/s.Registrants should note:- A complete, up-to-date and accurate Gateway company profile is required in order to register interest.- Incomplete registrations may not be considered.- Information on how to create a company profile and/or submit a registration of interest on Gateway by ICN is provided below (refer to User Guides available in the 'Key Documents' section)- Lendlease have no contractual or other legal obligation to registrants arising out of the ROI process with respect to the consideration, evaluation, acceptance or rejection of any registration of interest, or the failure to consider, evaluate or accept any registration of interest- Services, programs and initiatives provided by ICN are designed to complement a company's existing sales, marketing and business development strategy and any ROI submitted should not be considered an alternative to these activities.- Lendlease have broad discretion to suspend, vary or terminate procurement processes of the Project, decline to consider or review any ROI or negotiate with and enter into a contract with any other party for the performance of a Works Package.Gateway by ICN company profile- Your Gateway company profile and any registrations of interest you submit are used to assess your organisation's ability to complete projects.- Click here to create a new company profile or to login and amend your existing company profile.- Please ensure your business invests the time and energy required to represent itself in the most effective manner possible when completing and/or updating your company profile.- Lendlease strongly encourages suppliers to contact ICN in the first instance to gain an understanding of the ROI process.It is important that businesses registering their interest are aware that their registration does not guarantee that they will progress further in any procurement.