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Tenderers shortlisted - 13 August, 2008
The final tender shortlist for the $230 million Biosciences Research Centre (BRC) was announced on 13 August, by the Victorian Treasurer, John Lenders.
Mr Lenders said three groups had been asked to submit detailed proposals to deliver the new research centre at La Trobe University as a Public Private Partnership.
The three consortia are:
- Research Environments - comprising Brookfield Multiplex group companies and Hooker Cockram
- Plenary Research — comprising Plenary Group, Grocon Constructors, Kane Construction and Honeywell Services
- InfraNova — comprising ABN Amro, Leighton Contractors and ISS Facility Services
La Trobe Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Johnson said the BRC was in line with the university's strategic vision of producing high-quality and high-impact research that benefited the community.
"This major initiative will enable the university to create critical mass for existing biosciences activities, enhance its educational, science and research profile, and provide staff and students with an opportunity to work on research of international importance," Professor Johnson said.
Agriculture Minister Joe Helper said the BRC project would enhance Victoria's capacity to produce the highest quality agricultural research and development outcomes possible.
"Collaborative research at the BRC will significantly contribute to the protection of agriculture from disease threats, improve primary industries competitiveness and sustainability, and focus efforts on addressing challenges including climate change and drought," Mr Helper said.