Q Block, Kelvin Grove Campus, Central Ahu Replacement and Associated Works Tender

Procurement Summary

Country : Australia

Summary : Q Block, Kelvin Grove Campus, Central Ahu Replacement and Associated Works

Deadline : 02 Apr 2025

Other Information

Notice Type : Tender

TOT Ref.No.: 115815017

Document Ref. No. : VP451223

Competition : ICB

Financier : Self Financed

Purchaser Ownership : Public

Tender Value : Refer Document

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Tender Details

QUT-s Q Block at the Kevlin Grove campus, (KGQ) houses critical laboratory research facilities that require Process Containment Level 2 and 3 (PC2 & PC3) certification under the Office of the Gene Technology Regulator (OGTR). Constructed in 2006, Q Block is an 8-storey building with the following layout:•Levels 1 & 2: Car parks•Level 3: Back of house equipment, main switchboard, chillers, and additional car parks•Levels 4 to 7: Offices and laboratories•Level 8: Roof and plant equipment, including the primary 100% outside air handling units (AHUs) thatsupply ventilation to all laboratories (Wet Labs) and offices (Dry Labs)The AHUs, located on Level 8, are large built-up units containing filters, heat wheels, coils, and supply and return fans. The Wet Lab AHU (Laboratory) provides an airflow of 7, 000 L/s, while the Dry Lab AHU (Office) provides 12, 000 L/s. The AHUs operate in a duty-only configuration, supplying and exhausting air without the ability to shut down for servicing. This configuration limits the ability to conduct maintenance without disrupting research activities, particularly OGTR laboratory operations. Additionally, the electrical configuration of the existing plant lacks shutdown capabilities, further complicating maintenance and impacting reliability.Q Block is designed as a fire-engineered solution, with the Dry Lab AHU providing essential services during fire mode. However, the plant has now reached the end of its operational life, exhibiting performance and ...

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