Furniture Relocation Schedule of Rates

Overview

The provision of Furniture Relocation Schedule of Rates at Arts Centre Melbourne for the Hamer Hall, SMMB and the Theatres Buildings.

Key Information

Provider

Victorian Government

Government

Funding Amount

$0 - $0

Opening Date

March 20, 2026

Agency

Arts Centre Melbourne

Location

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Reference Number

ACM0315O

Country

Australia

Details

Eligibility Criteria

Incorporation
Only Invitees that are incorporated at the time of closing of Offers are eligible to submit an Offer.
Mandatory Compliance Requirements
Invitees must comply with mandatory requirements including attendance at mandatory site inspection, conflict of interest declaration, detailed mobilisation and transition plan, non-franchised commercial company status, direct employment of staff, established and ongoing furniture relocation services experience in large public spaces, compliance with scope of works/specifications, and maintaining Public Liability Insurance (minimum $20M) and Transit Insurance.

Deliverables

Provision of skilled labour for manual handling and relocation of office assets and high-value furniture
Furniture assembly and disassembly including Ready-to-Assemble furniture
Protection of assets using moving blankets, shrink wrap, and floor protection
Specialised handling of premium foyer and executive area furniture
Site coordination with Arts Centre Melbourne representatives
Provision of Site-Specific Safe Work Method Statement (SWMS) prior to heavy lifting
Compliance with PPE requirements (high-visibility vests and safety footwear)
Notification of any damage before leaving site
Attendance at mandatory briefing and site inspection sessions

Evaluation Criteria

Professional Competence - Compliance with specifications10%%

Assessment of compliance with the specification requirements.

Professional Competence - Capability10%%

Evaluation of resources and systems to support delivery.

Professional Competence - Past performance and current work10%%

Review of relevant experience and current contracts.

Professional Competence - Customer service10%%

Assessment of customer service quality.

Commercial - Financial viability5%%

Evaluation of financial stability.

Commercial - Risk and insurance5%%

Assessment of risk management and insurance coverage.

Commercial - Compliance with Proposed Contract10%%

Evaluation of compliance with contract terms.

Commercial - Conflict of interest5%%

Assessment of any conflicts of interest.

Financial - Costing30%%

Evaluation of pricing and value for money.

Social Procurement Framework5%%

Assessment of social procurement commitments including Aboriginal business engagement, gender equity, disability employment, fair and safe workplace, and environmental sustainability.

How to Apply

Method: Online portal
Portal: https://tenders.vic.gov.au
Contact: Geoffrey Brace, Manager Maintenance Services, Geoffrey.Brace@artscentremelbourne.com.au; Alternate: Gary Monkhouse, Team Leader Maintenance Services, Gary.Monkhouse@artscentremelbourne.com.au

Conditions & Exclusions

•Invitees must attend mandatory briefing session; failure to attend may result in disqualification.
•Only documentation free from viruses may be submitted.
•Small high-value items (e.g., laptops, mobile phones, jewellery, cash) are excluded from scope and must be moved by Arts Centre Melbourne.
•Service Provider is not responsible for damage caused by following instructions to move items through unsafe or tight access points against Lead Removalist advice.
•Invitees must comply with all conditions in Part A.1 and Part B of the Invitation documents.