Monitor Department of Housing and Works Tenders

About Department of Housing and Works procurement

The Department of Housing and Works is a major Western Australian government buyer responsible for delivering, upgrading and maintaining public assets across the state. Their program is WA‑focused (we’ve tracked 118 tenders, all in WA) and spans works for client agencies including Education, Health, Transport, Police and more. What makes them distinctive is the breadth of sites and geographies they cover — from metropolitan fit‑outs on St Georges Terrace to upgrades in remote community schools like Yulga Jinna, Ngalapita, Wanarn and Jameson — and a consistently strong pipeline in building, facility and minor construction works.

Procurement activity clusters around building and facility construction and maintenance services, with recurring packages for routine upkeep and compliance. Recent releases show practical, site‑based scopes: roof replacement at Merredin Police Station; HVAC upgrades at the Derby Soils Lab and Cannington Police Complex; water main and hydrant upgrades at Holland Street School; and numerous school projects such as hard court resurfacing, vinyl floor replacement, universal access ramps, and soft‑fall installations. There’s a steady run of modular classroom installs, relocations and removals (e.g. Burns Beach, Parkwood, Jilbup), plus larger capital works like Vasse West Primary School (new build) and “New Public Schools and Major Upgrades 2028”. Professional services and technology feature too — architect lead consultant engagements (e.g. Karratha Health Campus Renal Dialysis Service), Content Manager (TRIM) licence support, and a SaaS uplift for Essential Eight Application Control. Many opportunities fit “Minor Works up to $1.0m”, while periodic major builds, campus refurbishments and term maintenance packages extend the upper end.

Suppliers break in by demonstrating safe, reliable delivery in live, occupied environments and by tailoring methods to site constraints. Clear staging around school terms, night works where needed, and robust WHS, electrical and working‑at‑heights controls are commonly tested in evaluations, alongside relevant experience, methodology, timeframes and value for money. Expect both open tenders and recurring, region‑based maintenance packages; smaller firms often start with minor works, playground or equipment maintenance, or by subcontracting on larger school or health projects. Given the remote community workload, local presence, rapid mobilisation and proven logistics can help. For professional services and ICT, emphasise security, support and compliance. To stay visible, register on WA procurement portals, watch occasional third‑party postings, and use our guide to government tendering in Australia to sharpen your response approach.

What Department of Housing and Works typically buys

• Building maintenance and repairs
• Minor construction and refurbishments
• Modular classrooms and relocations
• HVAC and mechanical upgrades
• Roofing and waterproofing works
• Playground and sports maintenance
• Architect and lead consultancy
• SaaS, licences and cyber uplift

Department of Housing and Works Tendering Activity

Based on our data, Department of Housing and Works publishes an average of 14.8 tenders per month. There are currently 11 open tenders from this organisation. Our records for this issuer go back to October 2025.

Open Tenders from Department of Housing and Works

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