Construction Scheme for Works between $1 Million and $9 Million

What's covered

This scheme covers construction work valued between $1 million (excluding GST) and $9 million (excluding GST). Construction work includes:

• building works: multi-trade building works for new buildings and additions to existing buildings
• heritage building: restoration and conservation works and/or associated stonemasonry, carving and fixing, roofing, carpentry, plastering and painting
• modular building: portable buildings, prefabricated buildings, modules or sections manufactured off-site and amenable to on-site expedited delivery or modular assembly
• fit-out and refurbishment: fit-out and refurbishment work, as well as the final preparation of internal areas for occupation by the client in new and existing buildings
• civil works: civil engineering works including excavation and bulk earth works, minor roads and related works
• water infrastructure: reservoirs, dams and or associated pipelines, pumping stations, balance tanks, surge tanks, storage tanks and discharge structures
• wastewater infrastructure: sewage treatment plants and or associated pipelines and pumping stations
• demolition works: demolishing or dismantling a structure or part of a structure that is either load bearing or related to the physical integrity of the structure.

Contract systems the scheme covers are:

• construct only (C)
• design and construct (D&C)
• best practice accreditation.

What's not covered

Construction work valued up to $1 million is covered by a separate scheme: General construction works up to $1 million (SCM0256)

What you need to know

• Construction work valued between $1 million and $9 million isn’t subject to Enforceable Procurement Provisions.
• Before completing an application for the scheme (Construction work valued between $1 million and $9 million), refer to the scheme conditions PDF, 395.97 KB.
• Suppliers need to meet legal, commercial, technical and financial standards to deliver construction work under this scheme.

Why use this contract

The key benefits for NSW Government agencies using this scheme include:

• a large list of suppliers is available under the scheme
• easy identification of Suppliers to be included in tenders for construction work
• reduced time, cost and risk to agencies
• a centralised prequalification assessment based on objective criteria to appoint suitable suppliers to the scheme
• sharing of performance related information and volume allocation to construction suppliers across the NSW Government.

Who to contact

For information or advice, email NSW Public Works at contractorprequal@pwa.nsw.gov.au

Prequalified suppliers

To find the right suppliers for your needs, you can search the scheme supplier list. You’ll be able to download the specific CSV file.

If you’re logged into your buyer account then you’ll be able to filter under 'Supplier categories' using the 'construction' field and the scheme name under the 'Scheme memberships' filter.

Who's eligible to buy

You're eligible to buy through this prequalification scheme and procurement list if you represent a:

• NSW government agency
• state-owned corporation
• public institution (such as a university)
• NSW local government council.

All NSW Government agencies are eligible

This means that all NSW Government agencies can use this scheme when buying construction work services.

How to buy: step by step

1. Make sure you understand your agency-specific procurement rules and guidelines.
2. Depending on the value of the construction work you're procuring, read the scheme conditions PDF, 395.97 KB ($1 million to $9 million).
3. Log in to find the suppliers.
4. Seek submissions via Supplier Hub.

Always seek submissions in accordance with your agency rules (or a minimum of 3 suppliers) using the key principles of:

• value for money at all times
• criteria set out in the terms and conditions of the procurement list or prequalification scheme, as applicable (legal capacity, financial capacity, commercial ability, and technical ability)
• any other agency-specific requirements.

Note that unaccredited agencies must comply with the assurance process for construction procurements (as outlined in the construction procurement accreditation program) for any general construction works valued over $1.3 million (excluding GST).

NSW Government agencies and related clients can use and access further information on these contractors through the guidelines for agencies. PDF, 280.87 KB

For contract templates, visit the construction category page.

Prequalification of a supplier does not extend to related, associated or subsidiary business entities owned or controlled by the supplier or its joint ventures to which the supplier is a party.

Who's eligible to supply

Any organisation, international or domestic, who has an Australian business number (ABN) and meets the conditions of participation is eligible to apply for inclusion in the prequalification scheme.

For construction work between $1 million and $9 million, check the scheme conditions PDF, 395.97 KB.

Applicants can check their eligibility using the eligibility checklist in the applicant guidelines, see or the applicant guidelines PDF, 450.19 KB.

How to supply: step by step

1. Assess your eligibility to supply by using the self-assessment tool in the applicant guidelines.
2. Familiarise yourself with the conditions and applicant guidelines for either works between $1 million and $9 million.
3. Log in with your supplier account. If you don’t have one yet, you can sign up now.
4. Start an application to join the scheme. You’ll need to answer questions and upload required documents.
5. Once your application is approved, you're ready to commence submissions for construction work up to the established threshold.
6. When lodging a submission in response to an invitation, make sure you follow all agency-specific processes and requirements.

Prequalification of a supplier does not extend to related, associated or subsidiary business entities owned or controlled by the supplier or its joint ventures to which the supplier is a party.

If you need help with your online application, you can contact the NSW Procurement Service Centre on 1800 679 289 or nswbuy@treasury.nsw.gov.au