From 1 August 2023, agencies are recommended to use the infrastructure advisory contract framework when buying infrastructure advisory services.

What's changing 

Taking into account the feedback received from the Have Your Say survey, NSW Government is introducing the infrastructure advisory contract framework from 1 August 2023.

The framework aims to provide certainty and consistency for suppliers. It includes templates for:

• contracts for low-risk engagements
• contracts for high-risk engagements
• tender schedules and tender conditions
• award, suspension, default, breach and variation.

When it applies

NSW Government agencies, except Transport for NSW, are recommended to use the framework when buying infrastructure advisory services.

Buyers from Transport for NSW should continue using the Professional Services Contracts (PSC) templates.

The framework applies when buying infrastructure advisory services including under the following recommended schemes: 

• Consultants in Construction up to $9 Million Scheme (SCM1191) 
• Consultants in Construction above $9 Million Procurement List (SCM10611) 
• Performance and Management Services Scheme, engagement type 15 (SCM0005) 
• Government Architect's Strategy and Design Scheme (SCM0801).

Where to find out more

For guidance on the framework and its templates, see the infrastructure advisory services page.