P0008 - National Airfield Works at RAAF Base Williamtown

Tenderers are invited from suitably experienced entities to undertake the role of Contractor for major Airfield Works at RAAF Base Williamtown.

Tenderers will be required to provide Buildability Input in the Design Phase and, subject to Construction Phase Agreement and receipt of Government Approval, construction of the proposed Works.

1. Maintenance Scope

Works for the Project include provision of aircraft pavement, AGL and stormwater drainage improvement works including:

(a) reconstruction of Runway 12/30 pavement (excluding the recently constructed runway extensions);

(b) rectification and asphalt resurfacing of select taxiway pavements, including widening of taxiway shoulders for code compliance where structural pavement rectification is being undertaken;

(c) asphalt resurfacing of Military Apron 2, Military Apron 3 and the Compass Swing Area;

(d) rectification and improvement of airfield drainage;

(e) lift and reinstatement of runway lighting impacted by Runway 12/30 reconstruction works;

(f) replacement of taxiway lighting for areas impacted by structural pavement works;

(g) provision of Movement Area Guidance Signage (MAGS);

(h) replacement of area lighting on Military Apron 2 and Military Apron 3;

(i) replacement of select apron edge lighting;

(j) removal of two legacy Aircraft Arrestor Systems; an

(k) installation of two new Aircraft Arrestor Systems.

2. Code E Upgrade Option

In addition to the Works identified in item 1(a), an option to upgrade the RAAF Base Williamtown runway and taxiway network to accommodate Code E aircraft is currently being considered by Newcastle Airport Pty Ltd. This option includes the following:

(a) upgrade of Runway 12/30 and associated airside infrastructure, including shoulders and flanks; and

(b) upgrade of existing taxiway network (including those on Newcastle Airport’s lease property)

To receive a copy of the Tender Documents, Tenderers must first return a signed confidentiality agreement to the Contact Officer – see the Contact Details section below.