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- Entity structure
- Entity operation
- Applicant Disclosure
- Construction works categories that require registration as building practitioner
- Construction works categories - other
- Land Remediation Contractor
- Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor
- Construction services category(ies) that require registration as an architect
- Construction services categories that require registration as an engineer
- Construction services category(ies) that require registration as a building surveyor
- Construction services category(ies) that require registration as a quantity surveyor
- Construction services categories that require registration as a building practitioner
- Construction services categories that require professional qualifications
- Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services
- Practice and experience in a pre-qualification category
- Commitment to Supplier Code of Conduct
- Fair Jobs Code
- Insurance – minimum required
- Occupational health and safety management
- Industrial relations management
- Financial standing
- Maximum project limit an applicant may perform
- Application form
Entity structure
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories
Eligibility criteria
The applicant must be one of:
- an individual or sole trader
- a company registered with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission
- a partnership.
The applicant has an Australian Business Number (ABN) and / or Australian Company Number (ACN).
Guide to acceptable evidence
Evidence of the applicant’s business structure, including identification of executive(s) / key office bearers / senior management with the entity.
Evidence that the applicant has an Australian Business Number (ABN) and / or Australian Company Number (ACN), or an extract from a relevant register.
Copy of registration of company or business operation with Australian Securities and Investments Commission or relevant register. Other off shore business structure should contact the Lead Department.
Entity operation
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories
Eligibility criteria
The applicant has been in business for at least two years.
The applicant’s core business is construction works or construction related professional services appropriate to the pre-qualification category applied for.
Guide to acceptable evidence
List of completed projects, including details of the projects as directed on the application form.
The Lead Department will contact at least two nominated referees to conduct a referee check that confirms that the applicant practices in the category applied for and holds the level of experience expected of a competent practitioner of that category.
Applicant Disclosure
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories
Eligibility criteria
The applicant must disclose any and all matters that could be reasonably anticipated to impact the integrity, reputation and probity of the CSR, the Lead Department, or the State, including but not limited to:
- finding/s of guilt in relation to a criminal matter, including plea/s of guilty without conviction,
- pending or actual disciplinary action and/or registration action taken against them or against their employees by any Regulator, Court, Tribunal or any other disciplinary body, including but not limited to IBAC, the Victorian Building Authority, the Building Licensing Authority and the Architects Board of Victoria; and
- complaints made about the conduct of the applicant or its employees.
For the avoidance of doubt, failure by an applicant to make any disclosures required by these eligibility criteria may result in rejection of that applicant’s application.
Where the applicant makes any disclosures, the Lead Department is satisfied that those disclosures do not indicate that inclusion of the applicant on the CSR could reasonably be anticipated to impact the integrity, reputation and probity of the CSR , the Lead Department or the State.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A letter from the applicant, provided on letterhead and signed by a director, partner or sole practitioner:
- disclosing any matters that could be reasonably anticipated to impact the integrity, reputation, and probity of the CSR, the Lead Department, and the State, including but not limited to:
- finding/s of guilt in relation to a criminal matter, including plea/s of guilty without conviction,
- pending or actual disciplinary action and/or registration action taken against them or against their employees by any Regulator, Court, Tribunal or any other disciplinary body, including but not limited to IBAC, the Victorian Building Authority, the Building Licensing Authority and the Architects Board of Victoria; and
- complaints made about the conduct of the applicant or its employees; and
- confirming that full and accurate details of all relevant disclosures have been included in the letter; and
- demonstrating, to the Lead Department’s satisfaction, that inclusion of the applicant on the CSR could not be reasonably anticipated to impact the integrity, reputation and probity of the CSR, the Lead Department, or the State.
Construction works categories that require registration as building practitioner
This category is related to the building industry. The building industry encompasses work for or in connection with the construction, demolition or removal of all types of buildings. Buildings include all classes of buildings under the National Construction Code, structures, temporary buildings, temporary structures and any part of a building or structure.
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- Commercial Refurbishment
- Demolition
- Fire Services Contractor
- Movable Unit Contractor
- New Commercial Construction
- New Residential Construction
- Office Fit Out
- Office Fit Out (non-structural)
- Residential Refurbishment
Eligibility criteria
A company must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
At least one individual who is a registered director of a company must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
At least one individual who is a partner within a partnership must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
An individual or sole trader must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A copy of the certificate of registration as a building practitioner issued by the Victorian Building Authority, or an extract from the register of building practitioners maintained by the Victorian Building Authority. The registration must relate to the category or categories applied for.
For information, the following specific registrations apply to pre-qualification categories for works:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Regulatory Body |
Registration under Building Act (Vic) |
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Commercial Refurbishment |
Victorian Building Authority |
Commercial Builder |
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Demolition |
Victorian Building Authority |
Demolisher |
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Fire Services Contractor |
Victorian Building Authority |
Commercial Builder |
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Movable Unit Contractor |
Victorian Building Authority |
Domestic Builder |
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New Commercial Construction |
Victorian Building Authority |
Commercial Builder |
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New Residential Construction |
Victorian Building Authority |
Domestic Builder |
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Office Fit Out |
Victorian Building Authority |
Commercial Builder |
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Office Fit Out (non-structural) |
Victorian Building Authority |
Commercial Builder (limited to non-structural fit out work) |
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Residential Refurbishment |
Victorian Building Authority |
Domestic Builder |
Construction works categories - other
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- Concrete Corrosion Contractor
- Lift Contractor
Eligibility criteria
At least one individual who is a registered director of a company must hold professional qualifications relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
At least one individual who is a partner within a partnership must hold professional qualifications relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
An individual or sole trader must hold professional qualifications relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A copy of the professional qualifications held by the applicant awarded by a recognised Australian tertiary institution. The professional qualification must relate to the category or categories applied for.
Evidence of full membership of, or eligibility for full membership of, the relevant Australian professional organisation.
Land Remediation Contractor
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification category:
- Land Remediation Contractor
Eligibility criteria
Applicants as a company, partnership or an individual / sole trader, must hold a Worksafe asbestos licence - Class A - friable and non-friable.
AND
Where the applicant is a company, the applicant must complete and execute the Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll and return the Deed Poll with their application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is a partnership the applicant must complete and execute the Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll and return the Deed Poll with their application for pre-qualification.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A copy of a current Worksafe-issued asbestos licence - Class A – friable and non-friable.
AND
If the applicant is a company or partnership, an executed Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll submitted with the application for pre-qualification.
For information, the following specific licencing requirement applies to the pre-qualification category for Land Remediation Contractor:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Relevant Licencing requirement |
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Land Remediation Contractor |
WorkSafe-issued asbestos licence - Class A – friable and non-friable. |
Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification category:
- Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor
Eligibility criteria
Where the applicant is a company, partnership or individual, the applicant must meet the additional criteria set out in the CSR additional technical eligibility criteria - Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor, as determined by an assessor appointed by the Lead Department and Victorian Asbestos Eradication Agency (VAEA).
Guide to acceptable evidence
If the applicant is a company, partnership, or an individual, submit detailed evidence of documents to satisfy each of the additional supplementary criteria listed in the CSR additional technical eligibility criteria - Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor along with their application form.
For information, the following specific licencing requirement applies to the pre-qualification category for Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Relevant Licencing requirement |
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Licensed Asbestos Removal Contractor |
WorkSafe-issued asbestos licence - Class A – friable and non-friable. |
Construction services category(ies) that require registration as an architect
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification category:
- Architectural
This category is related to the building industry. The building industry encompasses work for or in connection with the construction, demolition or removal of all types of buildings. Buildings include all classes of buildings under the National Construction Code, structures, temporary buildings, temporary structures and any part of a building or structure.
Eligibility criteria
An approved company must hold registration with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
An approved partnership must hold registration with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
At least one individual who is a registered director of a company must hold registration with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
At least one individual who is a partner within a partnership must hold registration with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
An individual or sole trader must hold registration with the Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A copy of the certificate of registration as an architect issued by the Architects Registration Board of Victoria in the name of the company, partnership or individual, or an extract from the register of architects maintained by the Architects Registration Board of Victoria.
For information, the following specific registrations apply to the pre-qualification category for Architectural:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Regulatory Body |
Registration under Architects Act (Vic) |
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Architectural |
Architects Registration Board of Victoria |
Architect |
Construction services categories that require registration as an engineer
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- Acoustics
- Civil Engineering
- Communications
- Electrical Engineering
- Energy Management
- Fire Protection
- Fire Safety Engineering
- Geotechnical
- Mechanical Engineering
- Structural Engineering
These categories are related to the building industry. The building industry encompasses work for or in connection with the construction, demolition or removal of all types of buildings. Buildings include all classes of buildings under the National Construction Code, structures, temporary buildings, temporary structures and any part of a building or structure.
Eligibility criteria
Where the applicant is a company, the applicant must complete and execute the Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll and return the Deed Poll with their application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is a partnership the applicant must complete and execute the Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll and return the Deed Poll with their application for pre-qualification.
An individual or sole trader must hold registration as practising professional engineer, endorsed as a building engineer, with the Business Licensing Authority, relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
Guide to acceptable evidence
Where the applicant is a company or partnership, executed Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll submitted with the application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is a partnership, executed Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll submitted with the application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is an individual or sole trader, a copy of the certificate issued by the Business Licensing Authority, showing registration as a practising professional engineer, together with an endorsement to practise in the building industry. The endorsement certificate must relate to the category or categories applied for.
For information, the following specific registrations apply to pre-qualification categories:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Regulatory body |
Registration under Professional Engineers Registration Act (Vic) |
|
Acoustics |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Mechanical |
|
Civil Engineering |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Civil |
|
Communications |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Electrical |
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Electrical Engineering |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Electrical |
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Energy Management |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Electrical |
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Fire Protection |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Mechanical |
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Fire Safety Engineering |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Fire safety |
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Geotechnical |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Civil |
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Mechanical Engineering |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Mechanical |
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Structural Engineering |
Business Licensing Authority |
Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer – Civil |
Note 1 - Pre-qualification categories Acoustics and Fire protection
- The requirement for a company and a partnership to execute and return the Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll came into effect on 1 July 2022.
- New applications for pre-qualification or applications to amend a pre-qualification submitted after 1 July 2022 must meet this eligibility criterion.
- A transition period applies to a company or a partnership that held pre-qualification before 1 July 2022 but does not meet this eligibility criterion. This transition period will end when the company or partnership undergoes its 2023 annual review.
Construction services categories that require registration as a building surveyor
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification category:
- Building Surveying
This category is related to the building industry. The building industry encompasses work for or in connection with the construction, demolition or removal of all types of buildings. Buildings include all classes of buildings under the National Construction Code, structures, temporary buildings, temporary structures and any part of a building or structure.
Eligibility criteria
A company must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
At least one individual who is a registered director of a company must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
At least one individual who is a partner within a partnership must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
An individual or sole trader must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A copy of the certificate of registration as a building practitioner issued by the Victorian Building Authority, or an extract from the register of building practitioners maintained by the Victorian Building Authority. The registration must relate to the category or categories applied for.
For information, the following specific registrations apply to the pre-qualification category for Building Surveying:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Regulatory Body |
Registration under Building Act (Vic) |
|
Building Surveying |
Victorian Building Authority |
Building Surveyor |
Construction services categories that require registration as a quantity surveyor
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification category:
- Quantity Surveying
This category is related to the building industry. The building industry encompasses work for or in connection with the construction, demolition or removal of all types of buildings. Buildings include all classes of buildings under the National Construction Code, structures, temporary buildings, temporary structures and any part of a building or structure.
Eligibility criteria
At least one individual who is a registered director of a company must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
At least one individual who is a partner within a partnership must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
An individual or sole trader must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A copy of the certificate of registration as a building practitioner issued by the Victorian Building Authority, or an extract from the register of building practitioners maintained by the Victorian Building Authority. The registration must relate to the category or categories applied for.
For information, the following specific registrations apply to the pre-qualification category for Quantity Surveying:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Regulatory Body |
Registration under Building Act (Vic) |
|
Quantity Surveying |
Victorian Building Authority |
Quantity Surveyor |
Construction services categories that require registration as a building practitioner
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- Drafting Services (Architectural)
- Interior Design
Eligibility criteria
At least one individual who is a registered director of a company must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
At least one individual who is a partner within a partnership must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
An individual or sole trader must hold registration with the Victorian Building Authority relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A copy of the certificate of registration as a building practitioner issued by the Victorian Building Authority, or an extract from the register of building practitioners maintained by the Victorian Building Authority. The registration must relate to the category or categories applied for.
For information, the following specific registrations apply to the pre-qualification that require registration:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Regulatory Body |
Registration under Building Act (Vic) |
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Drafting Services (Architectural) |
Victorian Building Authority |
Building Design (Architectural) |
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Interior Design |
Victorian Building Authority |
Building Design (Interior) |
Construction services categories that require professional qualifications
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- Building Condition Assessment
- Contamination Testing
- Construction Management
- Contract Management
- Landscape Architecture
- Project Management
- Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services
Eligibility criteria
At least one individual who is a registered director of a company must hold professional qualifications relevant to the category(ies) applied for.
At least one individual who is a partner within a partnership must hold professional qualifications relevant to the category(ies) applied for.
An individual or sole trader must hold professional qualifications relevant to the category(ies) applied for.
For applicants applying for category Building condition assessment with registration as a Practising and endorsed Building Professional Engineer
Where the applicant is a company, the applicant must complete and execute the Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll and return the Deed Poll with their application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is a partnership the applicant must complete and execute the Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll and return the Deed Poll with their application for pre-qualification.
An individual or sole trader must hold registration as practising professional engineer, endorsed as a building engineer, with the Business Licensing Authority, relevant to the pre-qualification category(ies) applied for.
Guide to acceptable evidence
A copy of the professional qualifications held by the applicant awarded by a recognised Australian tertiary institution. The professional qualification must relate to the category(ies) applied for.
For applicants that hold professional qualifications obtained outside of Australia, recognition of prior learning issued by the relevant Australian professional organisation.
Evidence of registration from the relevant regulatory body, or full membership or eligibility for full membership of the relevant Australian professional organisation.
For applicants applying for the category Building condition assessment with registration as a Practising and Endorsed Building Professional Engineer
Where the applicant is a company or partnership, executed Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll submitted with the application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is a partnership, executed Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll submitted with the application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is an individual or sole trader, a copy of the certificate issued by the Business Licensing Authority, showing registration as a practising professional engineer, together with an endorsement to practise in the building industry. The endorsement certificate must relate to the category or categories applied for.
Required qualifications / professional registrations for construction services pre-qualification categories requiring professional qualifications:
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Construction Supplier Register Pre-qualification category |
Required qualification / Professional registrations |
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Building Condition Assessment |
Architects Registration Board of Victoria - registered Architect |
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Construction Management |
Tertiary qualification in Building Construction / Engineering |
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Contamination Testing |
Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science / Engineering |
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Contract Management |
Tertiary qualification in Building Construction / Engineering |
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Landscape Architect |
Tertiary qualification in Landscape Architecture |
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Project Management |
Tertiary qualification in Project Management / Construction Management / related Engineering qualification and / or experience |
| Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services | Tertiary qualification in Environmental Science / Engineering |
Note 2 - Pre-qualification category Building condition assessment
- The requirement for a company and a partnership to execute and return the Construction Supplier Register Deed Poll came into effect on 1 July 2022.
- New applications for pre-qualification or applications to amend a pre-qualification submitted after 1 July 2022 must meet this eligibility criterion.
- A transition period applies to a company or a partnership that held pre-qualification before 1 July 2022 but does not meet this eligibility criterion. This transition period will end when the company or partnership undergoes its 2023 annual review.
Note 3 - Pre-qualification categories Contamination testing, Contract management and Project management
- The qualification requirements for these categories came into effect on 1 July 2022.
- New applications for pre-qualification or applications to amend a pre-qualification submitted after 1 July 2022 must meet this eligibility criterion.
- A transition period applies to a company, partnership or individual that held pre-qualification before 1 July 2022 but does not meet this eligibility criterion. This transition period will end when the company, partnership or individual undergoes its 2023 annual review.
Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services
This additional eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification category:
- Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services
Eligibility criteria
Where the applicant is a company, partnership or individual, the applicant must meet the additional supplementary criteria set out in the CSR additional technical eligibility criteria - Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services, as determined by an assessor appointed by the Lead Department and VAEA.
AND
Where the applicant is a company, the applicant must complete and execute the CSR Deed Poll - Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services and return the Deed Poll with their application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is a partnership, the applicant must complete and execute the CSR Deed Poll - Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services and return the Deed Poll with their application for pre-qualification.
Guide to acceptable evidence
If the applicant is a company, partnership, or an individual, submit detailed evidence of documents to satisfy each of the additional criteria listed in the CSR additional technical eligibility criteria - Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services along with their application form.
AND
Where the applicant is a company executed CSR Deed Poll - Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services submitted with the application for pre-qualification.
Where the applicant is a partnership, executed CSR Deed Poll - Asbestos Inspection and Hygiene Services submitted with the application for pre-qualification.
Practice and experience in a pre-qualification category
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories
Eligibility criteria
The applicant practices in the category applied for, to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
The applicant holds experience in the category applied for, to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
The applicant has completed at least three projects of a similar size and complexity to the pre-qualification category applied for, to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
Guide to acceptable evidence
List of completed projects, including details of date, location and construction value of the projects.
The CSR will contact at least two nominated referees to conduct a referee check that confirms that the applicant practices in the category applied for and holds the level of experience expected of a competent practitioner of that category.
The referee questionnaire covers a range of performance criteria including:
- timeliness
- quality
- management of the project
- resource management
- documentation
- administration
- health and safety management
- environmental management
Commitment to Supplier Code of Conduct
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories
Eligibility criteria
The applicant has made a commitment to meet the Supplier Code of Conduct.
Guide to acceptable evidence
Commitment letter for the Supplier Code of Conduct, in the form set out by the Lead Department.
Fair Jobs Code
The Fair Jobs Code applies to applicants submitting tenders when the expected value of the contract is $3 million or more (exclusive of GST).
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification for works, when the pre-qualified supplier holds or applies to hold a project limit of $3 million (exclusive of GST)
Note: This eligibility criterion does not apply to suppliers of Construction Services. Suppliers of Construction Services may elect to submit information in response to this criterion.
Eligibility criteria
The applicant holds a current Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate.
Guide to acceptable evidence
Evidence that the applicant holds a current Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate, or an extract from a relevant register.
Note:
The Fair Jobs Code came into effect on 1 December 2022. New applications for pre-qualification received after this date must meet this eligibility criterion.
A transition period applies to a pre-qualified supplier that held pre-qualification before 1 December 2022 but does not meet this eligibility criterion. The transition period varies depending on the category of pre-qualification held by the pre-qualified supplier.
A pre-qualified supplier that held pre-qualification before 1 December 2022 will be required to meet this eligibility criterion:
- as part an application to revise or amend any part of its current pre-qualification,
- as part of a pre-qualified supplier’s next scheduled annual review, or
- on or before 1 December 2023.
Insurance – minimum required
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- Applies to all pre-qualification categories (different criteria apply for Low value works projects (projects with a value less than $500,000 (inclusive of GST))
Eligibility criteria
Where the applicant will provide advisory or consulting services, the applicant holds professional indemnity insurance that provides, at a minimum:
- Claims made based policy with an amount of no less than $5 million AUD in any one claim.
- This policy must contain a run off cover period of 7 years.
Where the applicant will undertake any construction, modification or demolition works, or will provide advisory or consulting services, the applicant holds public liability insurance that provides, at a minimum:
- Occurrence based policy with an amount of no less than $20 million AUD in any one claim.
- Contains a cross-liability and waiver of subrogation clause.
- Clear definition for third party injury and property damage.
Where the applicant will manufacture, maintain or modify any products, the applicant holds product liability insurance that provides, at a minimum:
- Occurrence made based policy with an amount of no less than $20 million AUD in any one claim.
- Contains a cross-liability and waiver of subrogation clause.
- Clear definition for third party injury and property damage
Applicant has a Victorian WorkCover insurance policy or proof of self-insurance that covers all personnel engaged in the delivery of services.
Guide to acceptable evidence
Evidence of current insurance policies, in the name of the applicant.
Copy of insurance certificate of currency, in the name of the applicant.
Insurance compliance declaration, when issued to the applicant.
Evidence that the applicant has a Victorian WorkCover insurance policy or proof of self-insurance that covers all personnel engaged in the delivery of services.
Copy of Victorian WorkCover premium notice.
Note: This insurance criterion assesses minimum levels of insurance. If the applicant is engaged to undertake works or construction services, the contract may require different types of insurance, or insurance with higher values. If this is the case, the applicant will be required to provide evidence to the party that engaged it that it holds the different or higher levels of insurance.
Occupational health and safety management
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- Applies to all pre-qualification categories (different criteria apply for Low value works projects (projects with a value less than $500,000 (inclusive of GST))
Eligibility criteria
The applicant has an Occupational Health and Safety management system that meets the criteria set out in Mandatory evaluation criteria for Occupational Health and Safety management (Attachment 1 to Instruction 3.7), as determined by an assessor appointed by the Lead Department.
Guide to acceptable evidence
The applicant’s Occupational Health and Safety management system, including documentary evidence that the management system is in use, has been assessed as meeting the criteria set out in Detailed Guide on the mandatory Occupational Health and Safety management criteria by an assessor appointed by the Lead Department.
Where the applicant holds third party certification that its Occupational Health and Safety management system meets criteria 1-10 set out in Detailed Guide on the mandatory Occupational Health and Safety management criteria:
- a copy of the third party certification, and
- the applicant’s operations have been assessed as meeting criteria 11-12 set out in Detailed Guide on the mandatory Occupational Health and Safety management criteria by an assessor appointed by the Lead Department.
Industrial relations management
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories for works
Eligibility criteria
The applicant’s Industrial Relations management self-assessment meets the criteria set in Mandatory evaluation criteria for industrial relations management (Instruction 3.7.3(c) Attachment 2, to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
OR
The applicant holds a current Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate.
Note: For clarity, this alternative applies only to the Industrial Relations management self-assessment. Other criteria listed in the Mandatory evaluation criteria for industrial relations management continue to apply, either during applications / annual reviews for pre-qualification, or as part of submitting a tender.
Guide to acceptable evidence
The applicant's Industrial Relations management self-assessment (included as part of the Detailed guide on the mandatory industrial relations management criteria) has been assessed as meeting the criteria set in Mandatory evaluation criteria for industrial relations management (Instruction 3.7.3(c) Attachment 2).
OR
Evidence that the applicant holds a current Fair Jobs Code Pre-Assessment Certificate, or an extract from a relevant register.
The applicant’s industrial relations policy has been assessed as meeting the criteria set in Mandatory evaluation criteria for industrial relations management (Instruction 3.7.3(c) Attachment 2), to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
Financial standing
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories for works (different criteria apply for Low value works projects (projects with a value less than $500,000 (inclusive of GST))
Eligibility criteria
The financial standing of the applicant has been assessed as acceptable, to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
Guide to acceptable evidence
Financial statements (including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and notes to accounts) covering at a minimum the last two financial years, prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
Where a project value is greater than $15 million is applied for, audited financial statements (including profit and loss statements, balance sheets and notes to accounts) covering at a minimum the last two financial years, prepared in accordance with Australian Accounting Standards.
Financial statements and checks with credit reference agencies are used to confirm that for the last financial year the applicant has:
- Positive Tangible Net Worth
Tangible Net Worth is defined as ((Total assets – intangibles) - (Total Liabilities)) - Positive Working Capital
Working Capital is defined as (Current assets - Current liabilities) - History of paying creditors on time – the Lead Department talks to trade suppliers, subcontractors and other referees to determine the payment history. Consistently late payment is an indicator of potential financial difficulty.
- Credit rating – a credit rating assessment may be required in certain circumstances and will be carried out by a licensed credit rating agency.
- Current Ratio must be a minimum of 1
Current Ratio means (Current asset / Current Liabilities)
The financial standing of the applicant has been assessed as acceptable by an assessor appointed by the Lead Department.
Maximum project limit an applicant may perform
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories (different criteria apply for Low value works projects (projects with a value less than $500,000 (inclusive of GST))
For all construction works categories the maximum project value an applicant may perform is determined by considering the financial standing of the applicant and the applicant’s project history.
For all construction services categories the maximum project value an applicant may perform is determined by considering the applicant’s project history.
The Lead Department will determine the maximum project value.
For all works categories generally, the maximum project-value limit will not be higher than the highest value project completed by the applicant in the pre-qualification category applied for, provided the applicant’s financial standing can support projects of that value.
For all construction services categories generally, the maximum project-value limit will not be higher than the highest value project completed by the applicant in the pre-qualification category applied for.
Eligibility criteria
For suppliers of works only: the financial standing of the applicant has been assessed as acceptable, to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
The applicant has completed at least three projects relevant to the pre-qualification category and maximum project value, to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
Guide to acceptable evidence
For suppliers of works only: evidence as set out for financial standing.
Evidence as set out for practice and experience in a pre-qualification category.
Note: For pre-qualification categories for suppliers of works, the following steps may be used to gauge an applicant’s suitability and pre-qualification financial capacity:
Step 1 – The applicant must have
- As a minimum, a current ratio of 1, and
- Net tangible assets that are not less than 5% of the applicant’s construction related turnover.
Step 2 – The maximum financial capacity is usually based on the lesser of the following:
- 100% of the applicant’s average previous 2 years’ construction related turnover, or
- 10 times working capital.
In calculating the financial criteria and maximum financial capacity, assets and liabilities will be allowed where it can be demonstrated that they can be relied upon for supporting the entity in the event of default or insolvency. Examples of these assets and liabilities may include all contingent assets, all shareholder loans and all related entity loans.
Step 3 – The maximum pre-qualification project or contract value is usually determined based on the lesser of:
- the highest value of any successfully completed contract, and
- the applicant’s maximum financial capacity.
Application form
This eligibility criterion applies to the following pre-qualification categories:
- All pre-qualification categories
Eligibility criteria
Correctly and fully completed application form to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
Submission of examples of registrations, work history or operational documents as applicable to the pre-qualification category, to the satisfaction of the Lead Department.
Guide to acceptable evidence
Correctly and fully completed application forms.
Submission of examples of registrations, work history or operational documents as applicable to the pre-qualification category.
Help and support
Please contact the Construction Supplier Register for help understanding the eligibility criteria used to assess applications to the Construction Supplier Register.