The Liberal-National Government today announced the three private sector organisations that have been shortlisted to design and build the state's $1.17billion new children's hospital, to be located at the QEII Medical Centre.
Health Minister Kim Hames and Treasurer Christian Porter named the Leighton Contractors and Broad Construction Services joint venture, Brookfield Multiplex Constructions and John Holland as the successful applicants.
"All three organisations are well known in the construction industry and have demonstrated they can take on the significant role as managing contractor. They bring with them a strong design capability with suitable health and paediatric design experience," Dr Hames said.
"One of these organisations will have the unique opportunity to design and build a first-class hospital for the children and families of Western Australia."
Submissions from experienced private sector operators were rigorously reviewed after they responded to the State Government's invitation for Expressions of Interest (EOI) in January.
With capacity for 274 beds and housing the state's only paediatric trauma centre, the hospital will be built using a two stage managing contractor process, with construction expected to start in early 2012 and be completed in late 2015.
The leading paediatric hospital, research and education facility will replace Princess Margaret Hospital.
Following the evaluation of the EOIs will be the second stage in the procurement process - Request for Proposal (RFP).
"The three selected contractors will be issued with an RFP and, once the completed proposals have been reviewed, we will enter into contractual negotiations with the preferred candidate," Mr Porter said.
It is expected negotiations will be completed in time to enable the appointment of the managing contractor in the middle of this year.
"This process will allow construction to start early next year and we are confident the new hospital will be delivered on time and on budget," the Treasurer said.
