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Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal

MAASPowerhouse
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23 January 2026 at 04:00 am

Tender Overview

Description The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse) seeks Requests for Quote (RFQ) for the delivery of exhibition fit out services for the Powerhouse Parramatta opening exhibitions. Project goals Powerhouse is producing Task Eternal, the largest exhibition for the opening of Po...

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Description

Description

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse) seeks Requests for Quote (RFQ) for the delivery of exhibition fit out services for the Powerhouse Parramatta opening exhibitions.

Project goals

Powerhouse is producing Task Eternal, the largest exhibition for the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta in late 2026. Powerhouse seeks to engage a suitably qualified supplier or suppliers to undertake design development, supply, manufacture/fabricate fit out elements to house exhibition collection objects and commissions.

Given the significance of this opening exhibition and the need to preserve the integrity and impact of the launch program, all interested respondents must execute Powerhouse’s Confidentiality Declaration before accessing detailed RFQ documentation. This measure safeguards confidential materials and supports Powerhouse’s efforts to deliver a high-profile and impactful opening. Confidentiality declarations and instructions are available in the Requirements section for this RFQ.

The service requirement includes:

  • Pre-production and briefing with Powerhouse’s Technical Production team and Design and Collections team.
  • Prototyping/testing.
  • Samples, prototype, finishes sign off by Powerhouse at specified hold points.
  • Design development.
  • Construction, fabrication and/or supply of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
  • Supply and installation of fabricated elements.
  • Documentation to enable the Powerhouse to deconstruct or remove the elements at the end of the exhibition.
  • Submission of final designs for sign off by Powerhouse teams and/or stakeholder(s).

Scope

The scope of works includes the following item:

A) Suspended Ceiling & Floor

The supply and installation of a suspended ceiling & floor with a reflective surface for an exhibition scene for Task Eternal as per the drawing package at Attachment A, including:

  • any associated engineering or structural certification
  • delivery and installation at Powerhouse Parramatta
  • Provision of install and deinstall documentation.

All elements must be delivered by end Q1 2026.

Related files

Requirements

Opportunity requirements

1.

Execution of Powerhouse Confidentiality Declaration

As a condition of this Request for Quote, interested respondents are required to execute Powerhouse’s Confidentiality Declaration prior to the release of detailed RFQ materials. Powerhouse has provided the confidentiality declaration in this requirement for interested respondents. RFQ documentation will be issued only upon receipt and verification of a duly executed declaration. Failure to return the signed declaration will preclude the interested respondent from receiving the RFQ information or participating further in the process.

Due to project time constraints, no extension of time will be provided for the RFQ period. Interested respondents are therefore strongly encouraged to complete and return the declaration as soon as possible to ensure they are able to participate within the required timeframe.

Please send signed confidentiality declarations to:

genna.kaur@powerhouse.com.au and procurement@powerhouse.com.au with the heading RFQ - Task Eternal – Confidentiality Declaration.

Following receipt of an executed confidentiality declaration, interested respondents will be provided with the detailed RFQ documentation.

Response type

Checkbox (Agree)

Response templates

2.

Completion of Schedule of Price

Please find attached the following RFQ document:

  • Schedule of Price - Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal

Please confirm that you have completed the schedule and submitted it with your RFQ response.

Response type

Radio button (Yes/No)

Response templates

Evaluation

Terms and conditions

Instructions

Description

The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse) seeks Requests for Quote (RFQ) for the delivery of exhibition fit out services for the Powerhouse Parramatta opening exhibitions.

Overview

Powerhouse

Genna Kaur
genna.kaur@powerhouse.com.au

RFQ (Open)

Category(s):

Building and property - Fit out and interiors
Other

MAAS-RFQ 25/007

Sydney metro

None

23-Dec-2025

23-Jan-2026 3:00 PM

Completion date:

30-Jun-2026

29-Jan-2026

Project goals

Powerhouse is producing Task Eternal, the largest exhibition for the opening of Powerhouse Parramatta in late 2026. Powerhouse seeks to engage a suitably qualified supplier or suppliers to undertake design development, supply, manufacture/fabricate fit out elements to house exhibition collection objects and commissions.

Given the significance of this opening exhibition and the need to preserve the integrity and impact of the launch program, all interested respondents must execute Powerhouse’s Confidentiality Declaration before accessing detailed RFQ documentation. This measure safeguards confidential materials and supports Powerhouse’s efforts to deliver a high-profile and impactful opening. Confidentiality declarations and instructions are available in the Requirements section for this RFQ.

The service requirement includes:

  • Pre-production and briefing with Powerhouse’s Technical Production team and Design and Collections team.
  • Prototyping/testing.
  • Samples, prototype, finishes sign off by Powerhouse at specified hold points.
  • Design development.
  • Construction, fabrication and/or supply of furniture, fixtures and equipment.
  • Supply and installation of fabricated elements.
  • Documentation to enable the Powerhouse to deconstruct or remove the elements at the end of the exhibition.
  • Submission of final designs for sign off by Powerhouse teams and/or stakeholder(s).

Scope

The scope of works includes the following item:

A) Suspended Ceiling & Floor

The supply and installation of a suspended ceiling & floor with a reflective surface for an exhibition scene for Task Eternal as per the drawing package at Attachment A, including:

  • any associated engineering or structural certification
  • delivery and installation at Powerhouse Parramatta
  • Provision of install and deinstall documentation.

All elements must be delivered by end Q1 2026.

Related files

Requirements

Mandatory requirements

  1. Modern slavery *

    Building and property - Fit out and interiors

    This procurement category has a heightened risk of modern slavery.

    You will be asked to provide information about modern slavery risks in your business and any actions you have taken to address these. You can visit the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s GRS webpage for more information.

    Do you agree to provide this information?

    Response type

    Checkbox (Agree)

Opportunity requirements

1.

Execution of Powerhouse Confidentiality Declaration

As a condition of this Request for Quote, interested respondents are required to execute Powerhouse’s Confidentiality Declaration prior to the release of detailed RFQ materials. Powerhouse has provided the confidentiality declaration in this requirement for interested respondents. RFQ documentation will be issued only upon receipt and verification of a duly executed declaration. Failure to return the signed declaration will preclude the interested respondent from receiving the RFQ information or participating further in the process.

Due to project time constraints, no extension of time will be provided for the RFQ period. Interested respondents are therefore strongly encouraged to complete and return the declaration as soon as possible to ensure they are able to participate within the required timeframe.

Please send signed confidentiality declarations to:

genna.kaur@powerhouse.com.au and procurement@powerhouse.com.au with the heading RFQ - Task Eternal – Confidentiality Declaration.

Following receipt of an executed confidentiality declaration, interested respondents will be provided with the detailed RFQ documentation.

Response type

Checkbox (Agree)

Response templates

2.

Completion of Schedule of Price

Please find attached the following RFQ document:

  • Schedule of Price - Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal

Please confirm that you have completed the schedule and submitted it with your RFQ response.

Response type

Radio button (Yes/No)

Response templates

Evaluation

Assessment Criteria

General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity

  • Capability
  • Methodology
  • Organisational capacity
  • Price
  • Experience

Terms and conditions

Global terms and conditions

Notices

No notices have been posted for this opportunity.

Amendments

No amendments have been made to this opportunity

Documents (4)

buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB).pdf

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Request for Quote Brief - Powerhouse Parramatta Exhibition Fit Out - Task Eternal MAAS-RFQ 25_007.pdf (753 KB).pdf

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Powerhouse Confidentiality Declaration - Powerhouse Exhibition Fit Out.docx (66 KB).docx

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Schedule of Price.xlsx (21 KB).xlsx

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