Whole-of-government prequalification schemes provide opportunities for contractors and consultants in the building and construction industry and are referenced by all NSW agencies (approximately sixty agencies undertake construction projects in NSW), universities and local councils.

Suppliers on these schemes are prequalified to tender for NSW Government construction projects based on work categories aligned to their capabilities. No management fees are charged to apply for prequalification nor to utilise suppliers from these schemes.

A self-service, online application process serves as an online marketplace for NSW agencies and suppliers. Agencies can engage the market through a selective tender process if they use suppliers on the prequalification scheme.

SCM0256: General construction works up to $1 million scheme

This scheme covers the following two thresholds for construction works:

1. Registered suppliers for engagement fees up to $250,000
2. Certified suppliers for engagement fees between $250,000 and $1M

Prequalification may be granted for various work categories, including:

• C1-Non-Residential Building Works
• C2-Building Heritage Restoration
• C3-Interior Fit Out (Refurbishment)
• C4-Demolition
• C5-Civil Works
• C6-Playground Infrastructure
• C7-Ground Surfaces
• B1-Building Mechanical HVAC
• B2-Building Electrical
• B3-Lift & Escalators
• B4-Security System
• B5-Hydraulic Services (Plumbing) and Fire Sprinklers
• B6-Medical Gasfitting Work
• T1-Painting
• T2-Bricklaying
• T3-Concreting
• T4-Fencing
• T5-Carpentry and Joinery
• T6-Roof Sheeting /Roof Plumbing
• T7-Metal Work and Structural Steelwork
• T8-Landscaping
• T9-Tiling
• T10-Cement Rendering
• T11-Asbestos Removal
• T12-Residential Building Works
• T13-Structural Landscaping.

Mandatory to use by agencies (refer to PBD-2014-04C)

For further information and to apply online go to the Buy NSW website.

SCM1461: Scheme for construction work between $1 million and $9 million

This scheme covers contracted construction work between $1 million and $9 million (excluding GST).

Prequalification will be granted for various work categories, contract types, and Best Practice Accreditation depending on those nominated at the time of application. This Scheme includes the following work categories:

• Building Works
• Heritage Building
• Modular Building
• Civil Works
• Demolition Works
• Fitout and Refurbishment
• Wastewater Infrastructure
• Water Infrastructure

Contract Types / Delivery Models are:

• Construct Only (C)
• Design and Construct (D&C)
• Best Practice Accreditation (Applicants applying for Best Practice Accreditation must in the first instance obtain prequalification for work valued over $2.5 million with a benchmark score of 65% with NSW Agencies.)

For further information and to apply online go to the Buy NSW website.

SCM100002 Procurement List for Construction Services valued over $9 million

This Procurement List covers contracted Construction Services valued over $9 million (excluding GST) and it is subject to PBD 2019-05 Enforceable Procurement Provisions (EPP) Board Direction.

Prequalification will be granted for various work categories and contract types depending on those nominated at the time of application. This Procurement List includes the following work categories:

• Building Works
• Heritage Building Works
• Modular Building Works
• Civil Works
• Fitout and Refurbishment
• Wastewater Infrastructure
• Water Infrastructure.

Contract Types / Delivery Models are:

• Construct Only (C)
• Design and Construct (D&C)
• Managing Contractor (MC).

For further information and to apply online go to the Buy NSW website.

SCM1191 Prequalification Scheme for Consultants in Construction up to $9M Consultancy Fee

As a result of the introduction of the Enforceable Procurement Provisions (EPP) Board Direction PBD-2019-05, this scheme is now capped at consultancy fees of up to $9M. This scheme does not require prequalified suppliers to enter into a contract at the prequalification stage but they accept and agree to generic scheme conditions.

This scheme covers the following two thresholds for construction-related consultancy services:

1. Registered Consultants for engagement fees up to $250,000
2. Certified consultants for engagement fees between $250,000 and $9M

This Scheme covers the provision of consultancy services related to six main work categories divided into thirty-eight work types:

• Architectural
• Assessment
• Engineering
• Planning
• Management
• Security Consultants & Security Equipment Specialists

Further details on the work types, description of services, requirements, and qualifications are provided in Appendix B of the Scheme Conditions.

For further information and to apply online go to the Buy NSW website.

SCM10611 Procurement List for Consultants in Construction for services valued above $9M

The Procurement List for Consultants in Construction covers the following categories:

• Construction related Project Management Services
  • Project Manager
  • Project Manager Planning and Delivery - Health Infrastructure
• Architectural Services
  • Architectural - General
  • Architecture Planning and Delivery - Health Infrastructure

For further information and to apply online go to the Buy NSW website.