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 The Museum of Applied Arts and Sciences (Powerhouse) seeks Requests for Quote (RFQ)...
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
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.
The service requirement includes:
Pre-production and briefing with Powerhouse’s Technical Production team and Design and Collections team.
Prototyping/testing.
Samples, prototype, finishes & shop drawing 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).
The scope of works includes the following item:
Fountain Structure
The supply and installation of a Fountain Structure for an exhibition scene for The Mall. The packages include:
Package 1 – Base Structure
Package 2 – Suspended Structure
Package 3 – LED Lighting
Respondents can submit responses for all three packages or for individual packages aligned to their skills and experience. The Powerhouse welcomes alternative solutions, materials and fabrication approaches that align with the budget and timeframe considerations and invites respondents to include these in their responses.
All elements must be delivered by end Q2 2026.
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 - Exhibition Fit Out - The Mall – Confidentiality Declaration.
Following receipt of an executed confidentiality declaration, interested respondents will be provided with the detailed RFQ documentation.
Interested respondents can also attend a non-mandatory briefing session and site visit on 13 February 2026, from 10:00am – 11:00am. Attendance is subject to completion and return of the Powerhouse Confidentiality Declaration prior to the session.
Response type
Checkbox (Agree)
Response templates
2.
Completion of Schedule of Price
Please find attached the following RFQ document:
Please confirm that you have completed the schedule and submitted it with your RFQ response.
Response type
Radio button (Yes/No)
Response templates
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
Powerhouse
Genna Kaur
genna.kaur@powerhouse.com.au
RFQ (Open)
Category(s):
Building and property - Fit out and interiors
Other
MAAS-RFQ 26/004
Sydney metro
None
06-Feb-2026
27-Feb-2026 3:00 PM
Completion date:
30-Jul-2026
06-Mar-2026
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.
The service requirement includes:
Pre-production and briefing with Powerhouse’s Technical Production team and Design and Collections team.
Prototyping/testing.
Samples, prototype, finishes & shop drawing 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).
The scope of works includes the following item:
Fountain Structure
The supply and installation of a Fountain Structure for an exhibition scene for The Mall. The packages include:
Package 1 – Base Structure
Package 2 – Suspended Structure
Package 3 – LED Lighting
Respondents can submit responses for all three packages or for individual packages aligned to their skills and experience. The Powerhouse welcomes alternative solutions, materials and fabrication approaches that align with the budget and timeframe considerations and invites respondents to include these in their responses.
All elements must be delivered by end Q2 2026.
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)
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 - Exhibition Fit Out - The Mall – Confidentiality Declaration.
Following receipt of an executed confidentiality declaration, interested respondents will be provided with the detailed RFQ documentation.
Interested respondents can also attend a non-mandatory briefing session and site visit on 13 February 2026, from 10:00am – 11:00am. Attendance is subject to completion and return of the Powerhouse Confidentiality Declaration prior to the session.
Response type
Checkbox (Agree)
Response templates
2.
Completion of Schedule of Price
Please find attached the following RFQ document:
Please confirm that you have completed the schedule and submitted it with your RFQ response.
Response type
Radio button (Yes/No)
Response templates
General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity
No notices have been posted for this opportunity.
No amendments have been made to this opportunity