Overview
The Engagement user guide provides guidance and assistance on how to manage engagements under the Defence Infrastructure Panel – Major Construction (DIP-MC).
Note: For other Government Agencies who may use the Panel, do not substitute own Request for Tender documentation in an engagement under the Panel. It is also preferable to use the Defence Suite of Facilities contracts for the basis of the contract terms however should the Agency elect to use an alternate form of contract conditions then it is highly recommended to engage legal advice on tailoring to that form of contract.
Engagement user guide (PDF, 215 KB)
Panel Agreement
The DIP-MC Panel Agreement sets out the basis of the relationship between the Commonwealth and each contractor who is a member of this panel.
The template Panel Agreement is provided on this page for reference, noting that the signed version with each contractor is not provided.
Panel Agreement (DOCX, 219.3 KB)
Conditions of Contract
Panel Contractors may be engaged under varying forms of contract as specified by Defence or other Commonwealth agency (as applicable) for the purpose of an engagement and having regard to the specific circumstances of that engagement.
The relevant Conditions of Contract are available on the following pages.
- Head Contract templates
- Managing Contractor Contract templates
- Early Contractor Involvement Head Contract - Two Contractor Planning Phase Approach templates
Engagement processes
The DIP-MC scope of works and associated contractors can be referenced on the Who to engage and Scope of works page. Once the procurement need and contractor have been identified, one of below delivery methods must be followed.