Provide Cost Planning Consultancy Services - Australian Embassy Beijing, China

The Overseas Property Office, as part of the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), is seeking Registrations of Interest for the selection of a Cost Planning Consultant for the extension and refurbishment of the Australian Embassy chancery in Beijing, China. The terms and conditions of the invitation for registrations of interest, together with a description of the services sought, are set out in the Invitation to Register Interest included in the Briefing Pack referred to below.

Registrations of Interest are invited from suitably qualified firms wishing to participate in this project and who have recent experience in the delivery of cost planning services for major construction projects both in Australia and China.Firms having cost planning experience and representation in Beijing, and those who have previous experience in providing cost planning services for similar projects are particularly encouraged to Register Interest.

The Cost Planning Consultant will be expected to assemble and manage a team that will review all project documentation undertaken up until the time of its appointment; develop cost plans, and provide input into the preparation of tender and contract documentation (including a full Bill of Quantities) to secure the completion of the Works to the required quality, and in accordance with the Project Control Program and Cost Plan.

The project will be delivered using a traditional lump sum tender contract. It is envisaged that tenders for the works will be called mid 2008 with works proceeding until end 2010.