Abt Global

Request for Tender (RFT) - Schools WASH Development Program – Construction Services Panel

Posted
11 August 2026 10:50am
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Summary

Background

The Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP, also referred to as the ‘Platform’) is an Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) funded initiative. Commencing in January 2025, it contributes to the delivery of Fiji’s national development priorities, in line with Australia’s International Development Policy, the Fiji–Australia Vuvale Partnership and the Development Partnership Plan. 

The Platform delivers key bilateral programs across health, education, scholarships, social infrastructure, governance, and emergency preparedness and response. Platform activities also address climate and disaster resilience, gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI), and localisation across and beyond sector programs. 

Through the Fiji Social Infrastructure Program (FSIP), the Platform is delivering the 45 Schools Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Development Program, which will improve access to safe, functional and climate-resilient WASH facilities across selected schools in Fiji. 

Description

The Opportunity 

Abt Global, through the Fiji Program Support Platform (FPSP), is approaching the market for FPSP-RFT-2026-035 – 45 Schools WASH Development Program – Construction Services Panel. 

The Platform is seeking local building and/or construction contractors to establish a panel of up to four (4) local contractors, subject to market response, to deliver water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) construction and refurbishment works across 45 schools in Fiji, primarily within the Suva–Nausori corridor. 

The initial Works will be awarded to a single contractor based on this RFT response and comprise the installation of new WASH facilities and potential refurbishment of existing facilities at Nabua Primary School and Nabua Secondary School (the Pilot Schools). A mandatory site inspection of the Pilot Schools is scheduled for Wednesday 19 August 2026 at 4:00 pm (Fiji time). Prospective Tenderers are requested to confirm their interest by Monday 18 August 2026 by emailing tenders@fpsp.org.fj. 

The remaining schools will be released to the Construction Services Panel progressively, in packages from early 2027. 

RFT Documents 

The RFT documents include the RFT Information, Response Form, Scope of Works and Appendices, and Draft Contract. 

Parts A, B and C of the RFT will be made available online. Part D – Detailed Drawings and Tender Schedule Appendices, including the technical documentation and drawings, and Part E – Draft Contract, will be made available to prospective Tenderers upon request by emailing tenders@fpsp.org.fj due to file size

Please note that this RFT currently includes only the Architectural documentation. This will be followed shortly by an addendum containing the: 

  • Structural, Civil, and Services Engineering documentation; and 
  • the Pilot School Tender Schedule, Bill of Quantities and Schedule of Rates templates. 

The Platform aims to release these documents by Monday 17 August 2026 (if not earlier). 

The proposed contractual framework for this procurement is a Deed of Standing Offer (DoSO), together with its annexures, including the Work Order template and the amended AS 4000-1997 General Conditions of Contract (Incorporating Amendment Nos. 1, 2 & 3, and as further amended by the Principal). 

A copy of the proposed DoSO and its annexures is available to prospective Tenderers upon request by emailing tenders@fpsp.org.fj. All prospective Tenderers will be provided with the same version of the proposed contractual documents. Any subsequent amendments or clarifications will be issued through the RFT process.

Qualification of Service Providers

Response to the RFT must cover all mandatory compliance, technical, and financial criteria.

Submission

Submissions will be evaluated by an independent Tender evaluation panel, and the successful Respondent will be formally notified of the outcome of the process.

Accessing the RFT documents: 

Interested parties may request the RFT documentation by emailing

tenders@fpsp.org.fj.

The RFT documents may also be available online from https://www.abtassociates.com/solicitations/australia-solicitations.

The closing date and time for submissions is Friday 4 September 2026, 12:00 pm (Fiji time).

All Tenders, including the required supporting documentation, must be submitted electronically in accordance with the RFT requirements at the latest by 12:00 pm (Fiji time) on Friday 4 September 2026 to: tenders@fpsp.org.fj