Inland Rail Pty Ltd is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and experienced design service providers for three design packages stretching from Narromine in Western NSW to Gowrie in Southern Queensland.
This is a unique opportunity for design firms with a proven track record, to partner with Inland Rail to deliver innovative design solutions for some of Australia’s most complex and exciting engineering initiatives.
Register now with Tenderlink to enable your firm to receive notifications informing of the registration and the release of the Expression of Interest (EOI).
Hear from our CEO, Nick Miller about this important opportunity.
Important EOI dates
Tenderlink portal registration open date:
- Friday, 30 August 2024
Anticipated EOI release date:
- Friday, 13 September 2024
Anticipated EOI submissions close date:
- Friday, 4 October 2024 at 4pm AEST
Applicants must meet the minimum eligibility requirements to prequalify for accessing the EOI Documents.
Rail design elements
Brownfield and greenfield
track alignments
Crossing loops
and sidings
Earthworks and geotechnical
assessments
New rail bridges and culverts
across floodplains and waterways
Level crossings
and grade separations
Rail systems
About the design packages
This EOI opportunity comprises three design services packages covering sections of Inland Rail located between Narromine in Western NSW and Gowrie in Southern Queensland.
Design package 1 – NSW/Qld Border to Gowrie, Qld
Progress an integrated rail and civil design to incorporate updates from revised technical requirements, revised draft EIS assessments, management plans, commitments and mitigation strategies.
Design package 2 – Moree to Camurra, Northern NSW
- Progress an integrated track, civil and rail systems preliminary design
- Develop and consult the operational concept for Moree
- Develop and consult on an interim Flood Design Verification Report.
Design package 3 – Narromine to Baradine, Western NSW
- Progress an integrated track, civil and rail systems preliminary design
- Prepare a modification to the NSW Primary Approval
- Develop and consult on an interim Flood Design Verification Report.
Upcoming design package milestones
Following the EOI phase, the selection process for the Design Services may comprise of a subsequent Request for Tender(s) (RFT) phase.
IRPL intends to shortlist Proponents following EOI submissions. Shortlisted Proponents will be issued documents for the RFT phase.
At the end of the RFT phase, IRPL may award contracts to successful Proponents.
More information
If you have any questions regarding this EOI, please email the Inland Rail Procurement Team at IRnondesign@inlandrail.com.au
