Tendering for government projects: why your demolition partner matters.

June 3, 2025

Securing a government tender in sectors like infrastructure, health, education, or defence is a major milestone. These projects come with unique requirements, strict regulations, and rigorous evaluation processes, demanding demonstrated capability, robust risk management, full regulatory compliance, and a clear strategy for managing complexity and stakeholders. 

One phase that may be overlooked, yet can make or break a government project, is enabling works. This includes demolition, hazardous material removal, remediation, and related civil tasks. The expertise of your demolition partner during this phase can play a pivotal role in both securing the tender and ensuring smooth project delivery. Enabling works frequently take place in sensitive, live environments or involves critical infrastructure, making partnership with a specialist demolition contractor who understands these challenges a strategic advantage.

Here are key ways a specialist demolition partner like DEMEX supports tier one contractors through these crucial stages: 

 

→ Comprehensive early site assessments. A demolition partner familiar with government projects will conduct detailed investigations, sometimes including destructive audits, to identify potential engineering, safety, and environmental challenges before work begins. This upfront insight is essential not only for managing risks but also for demonstrating to government clients that these risks are actively controlled. At DEMEX, we apply a risk-based approach, developing detailed mitigation plans that form the foundation of strong tender submissions. 

 

 → Accurate costing. Government agencies expect transparency and precision in budget estimates. Underestimating the scope or complexity of enabling works, especially hazardous material removal, leads to costly overruns and delays. Engaging specialists early ensures pricing reflects the true scale and challenges of the project, reducing the potential for unexpected finds and variations during delivery. 

 

→ Regulatory compliance and sustainability. Compliance with regulatory frameworks and environmental standards is non-negotiable in government projects. Tender submissions must clearly explain how these obligations will be met. A demolition partner with a consistent track record of compliance across health, safety, and environmental legislation brings confidence to your bid. Beyond compliance, government bodies increasingly prioritise sustainability. Contractors like DEMEX, with a track record of achieving recycling rates exceeding 90 percent on projects, demonstrate environmental leadership that strengthens your tender’s credentials. With experience meeting Green Star rating and Local Buy procurement reporting requirements, DEMEX is well positioned to support the tier one contractors engaged by government to undertake the program of works needed for the 2032 Summer Olympics. 

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→ Proven experience. Government agencies prefer contractors with a track record of success in similar sectors. DEMEX’s extensive portfolio, including projects like the Logan Enhancement Project bridges, Mulwala Explosives Facility, and Roma Hospital demonstrates their capability. As a prequalified supplier for Queensland and New South Wales governments, DEMEX offers trusted expertise. Beyond technical skills, our commitment to supporting local businesses and employment strengthens social procurement credentials, adding meaningful value to a government tender submission. 

With national reach and deep government sector experience, DEMEX combines demolition, civil, remediation, and hazardous materials expertise into a comprehensive enabling works solution. Whether acting as principal contractor or subcontractor, DEMEX helps ensure your approach is underpinned by thorough planning, precise costing, and meticulous risk management for front end enabling works. establishing a solid. 
 

Partner with DEMEX and access demolition expertise that delivers confidence, compliance, and results. Contact us today to discuss how we support tier one contractors working with government to deliver upcoming major infrastructure projects. 

Download our government capability statement here.