Program overview
The Estate Works Program (EWP) delivers facilities and infrastructure maintenance projects aimed at restoring or sustaining capability. Projects focus on addressing safety and compliance requirements on the Defence estate.
The EWP generates new business opportunities for Defence industry and aims to provide opportunities for small to medium and Indigenous business enterprise.
EWP projects can range in value from $10k–$15m, with the typical value between $1.5m–$4m. The EWP also delivers minor new capability projects valued at less than $500k.
Project prioritisation is managed on a 3 year rolling cycle, providing flexibility and responsiveness to changing requirements. Each year requirements are reviewed at local, regional and national levels and assessed according to a risk managed approach, work categorisation, planned release and funding thresholds. These parameters assist the program in achieving benefits to support the critical needs of Defence Groups and Services and overall capability.
The Program's scope of works includes:
- design and investigations
- building refurbishments
- replacement of fixed plant equipment
- building demolition
- compliance and safety works in buildings and infrastructure
- civil works, including roads, drainage, sewers and water infrastructure
- heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), electrical, communication and security infrastructure
- minor construction
- environmental and heritage management works
- contamination remediation works.
About the event
The Program's Industry Briefings are pertinent forums presented by Defence and contracted industry service providers, providing valuable networking opportunity with interested industry contractors.
The industry briefings are designed to present prospective industry partners with valuable information and insight on how to get involved with upcoming work being released via AusTender; and highlight best practice guidance for success in tendering for projects; as well as delivering projects within Defence and contractual responsibilities.
Email cfi.programperformance@defence.gov.au by 5pm Friday 17 November 2023 to reserve a place. Include attendees names (max 2), company name, contact details, attendance preference (virtual or physical) and any dietary requirements. Attendance details will be provided in the registration confirmation.
For further information refer to the AusTender Industry Notice CFI-20231124.
Past briefing dates and locations
The industry briefings will be starting at the end of September 2023 into November 2023 in all major capital cities.
- Townsville
Tuesday 26 Sept 2023
9 – 10:30 am
RSL Townsville - Brisbane
Thursday 28 Sept 2023
9 – 10:30 am
Kedron-Wavell RSL - Melbourne
Wednesday 4 Oct 2023
9 – 10:30 am
RACV City Club - Sydney
Thursday 5 Oct 2023
9 – 10:30 am
Rydges Sydney Central - Adelaide
Tuesday 10 Oct 2023
9 – 10:30 am
Rydges South Park Adelaide - Perth
Thursday 12 Oct 2023
9 – 10:30 am
Four Points by Sheraton - Darwin
Tuesday 24 Oct 2023
9 – 10:30 am
Darwin Innovation Hub - Canberra
Friday 24 November 2023
9 am – 12 pm
Virtual and physical attendance options