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Project

Sydney Metro - West

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Sydney Metro - West

Sydney Metro - West will deliver approximately 24 kilometres of underground metro railway connecting Parramatta to Sydney CBD.

The scope of the program has been divided into multiple contracts:

  • Trains, Systems, Maintenencs & Operations
  • Linewide
  • Five Stations Packages 
  • Three Integrated Station Developments
  • Precinct Development
  • System Frameworks
  • Three Tunneling Packages, and
  • Enabling Works.

Key Dates

Oct 2022 Construction Commencement
2032 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Related contracts:
Tunnel and Excavation - Central Package
Successful Tenderer - ACCIONA and Ferrovial Joint Venture

Tunnel and Excavation - Eastern Package
Successful Tenderer - John Holland, CPB Contractors, and Ghella Joint Venture

Tunnel and Excavation - Western Package
Successful Tenderer - Gamuda and Laing O'Rourke Australia Joint Venture

PROJECT HISTORY

May 2018 The 2018-19 NSW Budget reserved $3 billion with $28.1 million allocated in FY2018-19 to progress planning and final business case development for Sydney Metro – West. The allocation will allow Sydney Metro to start designing new metro stations and precincts for Metro West, and commence planning approvals and ongoing community and industry consultation.
Jul 2018 The Sydney Metro authority was established to deliver the Sydney Metro program of works.
Mar 2019 The NSW Government committed an additional $3.2 billion to Sydney Metro West during the 2019 State election campaign.
Jun 2019 The 2019-20 NSW Budget allocated $6.4 billion over four years for Sydney Metro – West.
Apr 2020 The first Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for Sydney Metro – West went on exhibition on 30 April with the community able to provide feedback until 26 June. This is one of three EISs for the project due to its scale, and the community will have further opportunities to comment.
Sep 2020 The NSW Government appointed Ricardo and Seoul Metro as the Shadow Operator for Sydney Metro West and Western Sydney Airport lines. The Shadow Operator will provide advice and technical input from the viewpoint of the prospective operations and maintenance contractor.
Oct 2020 Procurement began to appoint an independent rectifier for Sydney Metro – West. Additionally, a refined packaging of Sydney Metro – West was released during Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025 industry briefing.
Nov 2020 The NSW Government commenced the procurement processes for Geotechnical Investigations Services and Integration and Delivery Partner Services for Sydney Metro – West, with both Requests for Tender (RFT) closing on 23 December 2020.
Nov 2020 The 2020-21 NSW Budget allocated $10.4 billion over four years for Sydney Metro – West, including $2.1 billion in FY2020-21.
Dec 2020 The NSW Government commenced procurement for Planning Approval Services for Sydney Metro – West, with the Request for Tender closing on 1 February 2021.
Mar 2021 Sydney Metro called for tenders for planning approval services for the State Significant Development (SSD) Concept Development Applications for five over station developments on Sydney Metro West. Stations at Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, The Bays Precinct and Sydney CBD were confirmed to comprise over station developments in October 2020. The fifth identified over station development has not been publicly disclosed. However, a new station at Pyrmont was confirmed in December 2020, with its development and delivery type still being finalised.
May 2021 Turner and Townsend, HKA, Deloitte and LogiKal were appointed to provide Project Management Office Services to Sydney Metro. The appointment is for a term of up to six years and will encompass Sydney Metro City & Southwest, Sydney Metro West, Sydney Metro Western Sydney Airport, and studies into future network expansion.
Jun 2021 The 2021-22 NSW Budget allocated $26.1 billion over the next four years for Sydney Metro. Of this, $12 billion was allocated for Sydney Metro – West, with $2.9 billion in FY2021-22.
Mar 2022 Sydney Metro released the rail infrastructure, stations, precincts and operations Environmental Impact Statement for Sydney Metro - West for public consultation, closing on 4 May.
May 2022 Sydney Metro called for Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the Sydney Metro West - Financial Structuring Advisor contract, closing on 10 June.
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro hosted an industry briefing in which it called for ROIs for the remainder of the Sydney Metro - West packages. Sydney Metro announced they would procure the remaining packages through a Sydney Metro West Partnership model. Sydney Metro also shortlisted two bidders for the Sydney Metro – West – Hunter Street Station Precinct.
Apr 2023 The NSW Government announced an independent review into the Sydney Metro Project. The Sydney Metro Review will examine value for money, delivery models, governance, and passenger impact of the Sydney Metro Project. The Review will make recommendations for the future implementation of the Sydney Metro and confirms cost increases to Sydney Metro West and City and Southwest.
Jun 2024 The 2024-25 NSW Budget allocated $13.4 billion over four years to Sydney Metro West, including $2.7 billion in FY2024-25.
Estimated Total Cost
(2023)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Project website
Sydney Metro West
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Stations Package

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Sydney Metro – West – Stations Package

Sydney Metro West will deliver a new direct, 24-kilometre underground rail connection between the CBDs of Parramatta and Sydney.

The alignment will include stops (including new and upgraded existing stations) at:

  • Westmead
  • Parramatta
  • Sydney Olympic Park
  • North Strathfield
  • Burwood North
  • Five Dock
  • The Bays
  • Pyrmont, and
  • Hunter Street in SydneyCBD.

Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, The Bays, Pyrmont and Hunter Street stations are expected to be procured as Integrated Station Development (ISD) packages.

The design and construction of five stations are being procured as a single packages. Stations include: 

  • Westmead 
  • North Strathfield
  • Burwood North
  • The Bays, and
  • Five Docks 

Work will include construction of station structure and fitout, building services, public domain and installation of station systems. Station system supply will be separately procured.

Key Dates

Dec 2018 Initial Packaging Announced
Oct 2020 Revised Packaging Announced
Oct 2021 EOIs Open
Nov 2022 ROIs Open - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Nov 2022 ROIs Close - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Jan 2023 Expected Pre-qualification Process Commencement
Jun 2023 Expected Contract Award
Mar 2025 Expected Construction Commencement
Sep 2028 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Shortlist: CPB Contractors and Lendlease; and Metrovista, comprising Gamuda, DT Infrastructure, and BESIX Watpac
Related contracts:
Sydney Metro West – Transaction Management
Successful Tenderer - KPMG and IAG

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2018 The NSW Government held an industry briefing. Project development and stakeholder engagement strategies were announced.
Dec 2018 Second industry briefing held, outlining base case delivery and packaging strategy.
Apr 2020 After initial feasibility studies, Sydney Metro announced that planning for potential station at Rydalmere will not proceed. Following this review, planning for a potential metro station at Pyrmont will progress to the next stage of assessment.
Oct 2020 During a Transport for NSW major projects industry briefing, Sydney Metro announced restructured project packaging for Sydney Metro West. Sydney Metro announced that four stops at Westmead, North Strathfield, Burwood North and Five Docks will be procured under a single stations contract.
Dec 2020 The NSW Government confirmed it will build a new metro railway station at Pyrmont. The procurement structure of this station was not confirmed at the time.
May 2021 The NSW Government confirmed the location of a new Pyrmont Station. The station will be located near Pyrmont Bridge and will have entrances on Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street.
May 2021 Sydney Metro requested Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for major construction works for the section between The Bays Precinct and Sydney CBD. The accompanying Scoping Report indicated that provisions for an Integrated Station Development (ISDs) will be sought for Pyrmont Station.
Jun 2021 Sydney Metro requested Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the next phase of approvals for Sydney Metro – West project. The accompanying scoping report outlined the indicative construction period for stations within the Stations Package.
Aug 2021 The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment has issued the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements for the rail infrastructure, stations, precincts, and operations components of Sydney Metro West.
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro hosted an industry briefing in which it called for ROIs for the remainder of the Sydney Metro - West packages. Sydney Metro announced they would procure the remaining packages through a Sydney Metro West Partnership model, with ROIs closing on 25 November.
Jan 2023 The NSW Minister for Planning approved the State Significant Infrastructure application for Stage Three of the project. The scope of the Stage Three application includes construction of rail infrastructure, station and precincts and service operation and maintenance.
Dec 2023 Sydney Metro announced CPB Contractors and Lendlease; and MetroVista, comprising Gamuda, DT Infrastructure and BESIX Watpac, have been shortlisted to deliver the Sydney Metro West Stations Package.
Oct 2024 Sydney Metro commenced the RFT process for an Independent Certifier for the Trains, Systems, Maintenece and Operations (TSMO), Linewide, and Stations Package. The contract is expected to be awarded in March next year. The RFT closes 2 December.
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement | Unconfirmed | Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Scoping Report – May 2021
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025
Scoping Report – June 2021
Media releases
2020/12/11
2018/03/23
2021/05/12
2021/06/29
2022/11/07
2023/12/15
Tender notices
RFT - Independent Certifier
Project pages
NSW Planning Portal
Westmead Station
North Strathfield Station
Burwood North Station
Five Docks Station
Sydney Metro West
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Line Wide Systems

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Sydney Metro – West – Line Wide Systems

Sydney Metro West will deliver a new direct, 24-kilometre underground rail connection between the CBDs of Parramatta and Sydney. 

The alignment will include stops at:

  • Westmead
  • Parramatta
  • Sydney Olympic Park
  • North Strathfield
  • Burwood North
  • Five Dock
  • The Bays Precinct
  • Pyrmont, and
  • Sydney CBD.

The proposed package of works for Line Wide Systems package comprises

  • construction and commissioning of 24 kilometres of linewide infrastructure 
  • tunnel ventilation
  • power
  • lighting
  • drainage
  • fire systems, and
  • construction of a stabling, mainatenance and control centre at Clyde.

Key Dates

Nov 2022 ROIs Open - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Nov 2022 ROIs Close - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Jan 2023 Expected Pre-qualification Process Commencement
Jun 2025 Expected Contract Award
Mar 2026 Expected Construction Commencement
Dec 2028 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Shortlist: CPB Contractors and UGL Engineering; John Holland
Related contracts:
Sydney Metro – West/Western Sydney Airport – Shadow Operator
Successful Tenderer - Ricardo and Seoul Metro

Sydney Metro West – Transaction Management
Successful Tenderer - KPMG and IAG

Systems Framework Package One
Successful Tenderer - Schindler

Systems Framework Package Two
Successful Tenderer - Honeywell

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2018 The NSW Government held an industry briefing. Project development and stakeholder engagement strategies were announced.
Jun 2018 Turner & Townsend were appointed by Transport for NSW as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Sydney Metro – City & Southwest and the Sydney Metro – West final business case development. Turner & Townsend will work on the final business case with HKA and Crossrail International.
Dec 2018 A follow-up industry briefing was held, outlining the base case delivery and packaging strategy. The NSW Government noted the Line Wide Works package (which included rolling stock and maintenance at the time) could potentially utilise private finance.
Oct 2020 During the Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025 industry briefing, Sydney Metro announced restructured project packaging for Sydney Metro – West. Sydney Metro noted that they will further assess combining Trains, Signalling, Maintenance and Operations (TSMo) package with Line Wide Systems into a single PPP package. Due to this, the procurement approach, and procurement time frame for the Line Wide Systems package was not confirmed.
Dec 2021 Transport for NSW opened Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the Sydney Metro West's Systems Frameworks. The Systems Framework will be procured in two packages. Package One comprises the supply of lifts and escalators, while Package Two comprises the supply of building management control systems, CCTV, public address Systems, fire systems, passenger information display systems and access control systems. The Systems Frameworks contracts are outside the scope of the Line Wide Systems contract.
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro hosted an industry briefing in which it called for ROIs for the remainder of the Sydney Metro - West packages. Sydney Metro announced they would procure the remaining packages through a Sydney Metro West Partnership model, with ROIs closing on 25 November.
Mar 2023 The two Systems Framework contracts were awarded for the project. Package One, including the delivery of lifts and escalators, was awarded to chindler. Package Two, involving public address systems, CCTV, displays, and other works, was awarded to Honeywell.
Dec 2023 Sydney Metro announced that CPB Contractors and UGL, and John Holland had been shortlisted for the delivery of the Linewide Systems Package. Sydney Metro further confirmed that it will no longer proceed with the Sydney Metro West Partnership Model. Sydney Metro also announced it will commence a process to investigate merging the Line Wide Systems package and Operations and Maintenance packages into a single contract. No further details have been released as to how this will impact shortlisted bidders.
Jul 2024 Transport for NSW updated its Transport Infrastructure Projects Pipeline 2028, confirming a number of key dates for the project. The expected contract award was updated to Q2 2025, with construction commencing Q1 2026 and reaching completion Q4 2028.
Oct 2024 Sydney Metro commenced the RFT process for an Independent Certifier for the Trains, Systems, Maintenece and Operations (TSMO), Linewide, and Stations Package. The contract for the Linewide package is expected to be awarded in March next year. The RFT closes 2 December.
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Possible PPP | Unconfirmed | Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2028
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Media releases
2018/03/23
2022/11/07
2023/03/03
2023/12/15
Tender notices
Systems Frameworks
RFT - Independent Certifier
Project pages
Sydney Metro West
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Parramatta Enabling Works

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Sydney Metro – West – Parramatta Enabling Works

The Parramatta Enabling Works Package for Sydney Metro West will be delivered ahead of the Tunnel and Excavation – Western Package. The Parramatta Enabling Works package includes the following scope of works: 

Demolition work consisting of:

  • a multi-level car park, 13 buildings and redundant substations
  • protection of properties adjacent to the site, and 
  • protection and retention of two heritage listed properties within the site.

Utilities work consisting of:

  • decommissioning and removal of five substations and installation of one new switching station
  • cut and cap of a gas pipe
  • decommissioning of all utility connections to buildings to be demolished
  • relocation of a fibre optic cable, and
  • heritage and archaeology investigations related to utility relocations.

Internal roadworks consisting of:    

  •     construction of two public access roads, and
  •     heritage and archaeology investigations related to roadworks.

Key Dates

Feb 2021 EOIs Open
Nov 2021 Construction Commencement
Sep 2022 Expected Contract Award
Dec 2025 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro

PROJECT HISTORY

Oct 2020 The Package was announced as part of the Transport for NSW's Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025. The potential delivery type for the package was noted as a Design and Construct contract.
Feb 2021 The NSW Government, through Sydney Metro, opened Expressions of Interest for Pre-Qualification for the Sydney Metro West – Parramatta Enabling Works package. An industry briefing was held on 5 February.
Estimated Total Cost
(2021)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement | Unconfirmed |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025
Other
Sydney Metro – West – Parramatta Station on ANZIP
Sydney Metro – West – Tunnel and Excavation – Western Package on ANZIP
Tender notices
2021/02/02
Project pages
Sydney Metro West
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Hunter Street Station and Precinct

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Sydney Metro – West – Hunter Street Station and Precinct

A new metro station in Hunter Street will be constructed as one of nine new stations for Sydney Metro West.

The new Hunter Street Station and Precinct will be accessible from George, Bligh and O’Connell Streets in the Sydney CBD and include:

  • an underground station
  • underground connections to Wynyard, Martin Place and Barangaroo stations, and
  • two over station developments (OSD) buildings over the east and west station entries.

The station will also provide connections with heavy rail services at Wynyard Station and the Sydney Metro – City and Southwest Line at Martin Place Station. 

Along with Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, The Bays, and Pyrmont stations, the Hunter Street metro station will be delivered as an Integrated Station Development (ISD) through a Development Partner Model. The overstation development will include commercial, retail and residential space.

Key Dates

Dec 2019 Initial Packaging Announced
Oct 2020 Revised Packaging Announced
Feb 2022 ROIs Open
Mar 2022 ROIs Close
Apr 2022 RFT Stage One Open
Jun 2022 RFT Stage One Close
Nov 2022 RFT Stage Two Open
Jun 2024 RFT Stage Two Close
Dec 2025 Expected Contract Award
2026 Expected Construction Commencement
Mar 2030 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Shortlist: The Brookfield Consortium - comprising Brookfield Properties, Brookfield Property Partners, Brookfield Properties and Brookfield Asset Management; and The Metropolis Consortium - comprising Hemmes Hermitage, Hemmes Trading, Mirvac Office Developments, Telado, CFT No. 8, Lendlease Development, and Lendlease Building)
Procurement note:

The Hunter Street Station and Preceinct ISD will be delivered under a Development Partner Model for the station, precinct, and over station developments.

The Precinct Development Partner model comprises the following components: 

  • Station: Construction of the Station and OSD enabling works up to the transfer level of the OSD
  • East OSD: Delivery of an OSD building above the Station entrance on Bligh and O’Connell Streets
  • East Additional Land: Organisations will be invited to bring additional land that may change the design of the precincts
  • West OSD: Delivery of an OSD building above the Station entrance on George and Hunter Streets
  • West Additional Land: Organisations will be invited to bring additional land that may change the design of the precincts, and
  • Integration Role: Coordination, management, integration and financing of contracts to deliver the Station, OSDs, and potential developments on additional land.

Interested parties will be able to bid on any combination of the contract’s components.
Related contracts:
Sydney Metro West – Transaction Management
Successful Tenderer - KPMG and IAG

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2018 The NSW Government held an industry briefing. Project development and stakeholder engagement strategies were announced.
Dec 2018 Second industry briefing held, outlining base case delivery and packaging strategy.
Oct 2020 During a Transport for NSW major projects industry briefing, Sydney Metro announced restructured project packaging for Sydney Metro West. Four stops, including a station in Sydney CBD, were confirmed as Integrated Station Developments (ISD).
Feb 2021 The NSW Government opened Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the Hunter Street Station and Precinct, closing on 4 March, and announced the project will be delivered through a Development Partner Model. The Precinct Development Partner role comprises the delivery of an underground station, two over station developments and underground walkways connecting Wynyard, Martin Place and Barangaroo. The NSW Government also announced additional detail on procurement timeframes in an Industry Briefing, with two Request for Tender processes to occur.
May 2021 The NSW Government confirmed the location of a new station in the Sydney CBD. A new Hunter Street Station will be accessible from George, Bligh and O’Connell Streets in the Sydney CBD. The station will also provide connections with heavy rail services at Wynyard Station and the Sydney Metro – City and Southwest Line at Martin Place Station.
May 2021 Sydney Metro requested the SEARs for the section of the project between the Bays Precinct and the Sydney CBD, and confirmed provisions will be sought for an Integrated Station Development for Hunter Street Station.
Jun 2021 Sydney Metro requested Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the next phase of approvals for the Sydney Metro – West project. The accompanying scoping report outlined the indicative construction period for Hunter Street Station from fourth quarter of 2025 to second quarter of 2028.
Jul 2021 The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment issued Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD.
Feb 2022 The NSW Government opened Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the Hunter Street Station and Precinct, closing on 4 March. It also announced the project will be delivered through a Development Partner Model.
Sep 2022 The proposed designs for two entrances to the Hunter Street Station were released.
Nov 2022 The project's shortlist was announced.
Feb 2025 Infrastructure NSW released an updated procurement timeline for the project in its 2025 Major Projects Pipeline. A contract is expected to be awarded by the end of 2025. Construction is expected to commence in the last quarter of 2026 and be complete in the first quarter of 2030.
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement | Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Scoping Report – June 2021
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025
Scoping Report – May 2021
Infrastructure NSW - Pipeline
Media releases
2018/03/23
2021/05/12
2021/06/29
2022/02/09
2022/09/07
2022/11/07
Tender notices
2022/02/09
Project pages
Hunter Street Station
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Tunnel and Excavation – Western Package

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Sydney Metro – West – Tunnel and Excavation – Western Package

Sydney Metro West will deliver a new direct, 24 kilometre underground rail connection between the CBDs of Parramatta and Sydney.

Initially, tunnelling work comprised of two components:

  • Tunnelling West (Westmead to The Bays Precinct), and
  • Tunnelling East (The Bays Precinct to Sydney CBD).

The Tunnelling West package has since been split into two:

  • Western Package (Westmead to Sydney Olympic Park), and
  • Central Package (Sydney Olympic Park to The Bays Precinct).

The scope for Western Package includes excavation and construction of nine kilometres of twin tunnels between Westmead and Sydney Olympic Park.

Key Dates

Oct 2019 EOIs Open
Mar 2022 Contract Award
Sep 2023 Construction Commencement
Dec 2026 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Shortlist: John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella Australia Joint Venture, Gamuda and Laing O'Rourke Australia Joint Venture, and Acciona Australia and Ferrovial Australia Joint Venture
Successful Tenderer: Gamuda and Laing O'Rourke Australia Joint Venture
Procurement note:

The three shortlisted consortia first bid for the Central Tunnelling Package. As Acciona and Ferrovial Joint Venture was awarded this contract, the remaining two tenderers are now expected to bid for the Western Tunnelling Package. The successful JV for the Central Tunnelling Package will not be eligible for consideration in the Western Tunnelling Package.

PROJECT HISTORY

2017 An initial round of community engagement took place to build awareness of Sydney Metro – West and obtain market information to shape its scope, and ensure the desired transport and land-use outcomes are met.
Apr 2018 Initial delivery strategy for Sydney Metro – West was released for consultation. The strategy comprised several packages, including two tunnelling packages: Westmead to The Bays Precinct and The Bays Precinct to Sydney CBD.
Jun 2018 Turner & Townsend appointed by TfNSW as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Sydney Metro City & Southwest and the Sydney Metro West final business case. Turner & Townsend will work on the final business case with HKA and Crossrail International.
Dec 2018 Sydney Metro released the base case delivery strategy, which revised the scope of the two tunnel contracts to make their size more equal.
Oct 2019 Initial procurement on Western and Central Tunnelling packages (previously known as Tunnelling and Excavation West) began, with registration process to tender closing on 4 November 2019.
Apr 2020 Expressions of Interest opened for the joint procurement of the Central and Western tunnelling packages.
Aug 2020 The NSW Government shortlisted three consortia for the Central and Western contracts. The three shortlisted consortia will first bid for the Central Tunnelling Package. The remaining tenderers will then bid for the Western Tunnelling Package. The successful tenderer for the Central Tunnelling Package will not be eligible for consideration in the Western Tunnelling Package.
Oct 2020 The NSW Government confirmed that tunnelling and excavation work on Sydney Metro – West has been restructured into three packages at the Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025 industry briefing.
Mar 2021 The NSW Government granted planning approvals for station excavation and tunnelling between Westmead to The Bays which incorporates the Western Package.
Jul 2021 As Sydney Metro awarded the Central Tunnelling Package to Acciona and Ferrovial Joint Venture, the remaining two tenderers – John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella Australia Joint Venture and Gamuda and Laing O’Rourke Joint Venture – are now expected to bid for the Western Tunnelling Package, due for award by late 2021. The successful JV for the Central Tunnelling Package would not be eligible for consideration in the Western Tunnelling Package.
Mar 2022 A Gamuda and Laing O'Rourke Australia Joint Venture were awarded the contract.
Sep 2023 Tunneling started on the project and is expected to be complete by the end of 2026.
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Media releases
2020/08/27
2020/04/30
2019/10/21
2018/06/19
2018/03/23
2020/03/15
2021/07/16
2022/03/01
Other
Sydney Metro West - February 2024 Newsletter
Tender notices
2019/10/22
Project pages
Sydney Metro West
Sydney Metro tunnelling
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Tunnel and Excavation – Eastern Package

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Sydney Metro – West – Tunnel and Excavation – Eastern Package

Sydney Metro West will deliver a new direct, 24 kilometre underground rail connection between the CBDs of Parramatta and Sydney.

Tunnelling work along the line is to be delivered under three packages:

  • Western Package (Westmead to Sydney Olympic Park)
  • Central Package (Sydney Olympic Park to The Bays Precinct), and
  • Eastern Package (The Bays Precinct to Sydney CBD).

Subject to planning approvals, the scope of Metro West – Eastern Tunnelling Package comprises:

  • 3.5 kilometres of twin metro tunnels between future stations at The Bays and Hunter Street in Sydney CBD
  • excavation of caverns and shafts, at The Bays, Pyrmont, and Hunter Street Stations
  • turnback tunnels to the east of the Hunter Street Station
  • demolition works of existing structures at Pyrmont and Hunter Street sites
  • cast in situ linings for all mined station caverns, and
  • ancillary works including utility services and minor road works.

Key Dates

Sep 2021 ROIs Open
Oct 2021 EOIs Open
Nov 2022 Contract Award
Jun 2023 Construction Commencement
Dec 2025 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Shortlist: An ACCIONA and Ferrovial Joint Venture; a Bouygues, Vinci Construction Grands Projets, and Soletanche Bachy Joint Venture; and a John Holland, CPB Contractors, and Ghella Joint Venture.
Successful Tenderer: John Holland, CPB Contractors, and Ghella Joint Venture
Related contracts:
Independent Estimator
Successful Tenderer - E3 Advisory

PROJECT HISTORY

2017 An initial round of community engagement took place to build awareness of Sydney Metro – West and obtain market information to shape its scope, and ensure the desired transport and land-use outcomes are met.
Apr 2018 Initial delivery strategy for Sydney Metro – West was released for consultation. The strategy comprised several packages, including two tunnelling packages: Westmead to The Bays Precinct and The Bays Precinct to Sydney CBD.
Jun 2018 Turner & Townsend was appointed by TfNSW as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Sydney Metro City & Southwest and the Sydney Metro West final business case. Turner & Townsend will work on the final business case with HKA and Crossrail International.
Dec 2018 Sydney Metro released the base case delivery strategy, which revised the scope of the two tunnel contracts to make their size more equal.
Oct 2020 The NSW Government confirmed that tunnelling and excavation work on Sydney Metro – West has been restructured into three packages at the Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025 industry briefing.
Jul 2021 The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment issued Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD.
Sep 2021 Sydney Metro called for Registrations of Interest (ROIs) for the contract, and announced the risk allocation and the commercial model will be formulated through an interactive process following the ROIs. Pre-qualified registrants from the ROI process would progress to the Expression of Interest (EOI) process – expected to begin in late October – with shortlisting of bidders expected in early 2022. Contract award, following the detailed bid phase, is expected by the end of 2022.
Feb 2022 Sydney Metro announced the shortlist for the project.
Sep 2022 Planning approval was granted for Sydney Metro to deliver the Eastern Package's planned twin tunnel for the Eastern Package of the project.
Sep 2022 Sydney Metro released a Request for Tender for Independent Estimator Services, closing on 10 October.
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro awarded the contract to a John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella Joint Venture.
Feb 2023 E3 Advisory was appointed as the Independent Estimator for the project.
Estimated Total Cost
(2022)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Media releases
2018/06/19
2018/03/23
2022/02/11
2022/09/01
2022/09/16
2022/11/28
2023/02/09
Tender notices
2021/09/03
Project pages
Sydney Metro West
Sydney Metro tunnelling
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Tunnel and Excavation – Central Package

PROJECT STATUS
Under Delivery
Sydney Metro – West – Tunnel and Excavation – Central Package

Sydney Metro West will deliver a new direct, 24 kilometre underground rail connection between the CBDs of Parramatta and Sydney.

Initially, tunnelling work comprised of two components:

  • Tunnelling West (Westmead to The Bays Precinct), and
  • Tunnelling East (The Bays Precinct to Sydney CBD).

The Tunnelling West package has since been split into two:

  • Western Package (Westmead to Sydney Olympic Park), and
  • Central Package (Sydney Olympic Park to The Bays Precinct).

The scope for Central Package includes excavation and construction of 11 kilometres of twin tunnels between Sydney Olympic Park and the future station in The Bays Precinct. This comprises the delivery of:

  • twin 11 kilometres of tunnels using two double-shield, hard rock TBMs
  • a TBM launch site at The Bays Station and a retrieval site at Sydney Olympic Park Station
  • excavation and civil works for five new stations at The Bays, Five Dock, Burwood North, North Strathfield and Sydney Olympic Park
  • a crossover cavern at Burwood North and at Eastern Creek
  • over 70,000 concrete segments to line the twin tunnels, and
  • two access shafts at Burwood North and The Bays.

Key Dates

Oct 2019 EOIs Open
Aug 2020 RFP Open
Jul 2021 Contract Award
Oct 2021 Expected Construction Commencement
Oct 2022 Construction Commencement
Mar 2025 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Shortlist: John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella Australia Joint Venture, Gamuda and Laing O'Rourke Joint Venture, and ACCIONA and Ferrovial Joint Venture
Successful Tenderer: ACCIONA and Ferrovial Joint Venture
Procurement note:

The remaining two tenderers John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella Australia Joint Venture (JHCPBG JV) and Gamuda and Laing O’Rourke Joint Venture (GALC JV) is expected to bid for the Western Tunnelling Package. The successful tenderer for the Central Tunnelling Package will not be eligible for consideration in the Western Tunnelling Package.

PROJECT HISTORY

2017 An initial round of community engagement took place to build awareness of Sydney Metro – West and obtain market information to shape its scope, and ensure the desired transport and land-use outcomes are met.
Apr 2018 Initial delivery strategy for Sydney Metro – West was released for consultation. The strategy comprised several packages, including two tunnelling packages: Westmead to The Bays Precinct and The Bays Precinct to Sydney CBD.
Jun 2018 Turner & Townsend was appointed by TfNSW as the Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the Sydney Metro City & Southwest and the Sydney Metro West final business case. Turner & Townsend will work on the final business case with HKA and Crossrail International.
Dec 2018 Sydney Metro released the base case delivery strategy, which revised the scope of the two tunnel contracts to make their size more equal.
Oct 2019 Initial procurement on Western and Central Tunnelling packages (previously known as Tunnelling and Excavation West) began, with registration process to tender closing on 4 November 2019.
Apr 2020 Expressions of Interest opened for the joint procurement of Central and Western tunnelling packages.
Aug 2020 The NSW Government shortlisted three consortia for the Central and Western contracts. The three shortlisted consortia will first bid for the Central Tunnelling Package. The remaining tenderers will then bid for the Western Tunnelling Package. The successful tenderer for the Central Tunnelling Package will not be eligible for consideration in the Western Tunnelling Package.
Oct 2020 The NSW Government confirmed that tunnelling and excavation work on Sydney Metro – West has been restructured into three packages at the Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025 industry briefing.
Jul 2021 Sydney Metro awarded the Central Tunnelling Package to Acciona and Ferrovial Joint Venture. Construction was expected to complete by 2025. The remaining two tenderers – John Holland, CPB Contractors and Ghella Australia Joint Venture and Gamuda and Laing O’Rourke Joint Venture – would bid for the Western Tunnelling Package, due for award by late 2021. The successful JV for the Central Tunnelling Package would not be eligible for consideration in the Western Tunnelling Package.
Oct 2022 Excavation of the Station Box at Sydney Olympic Station signals the commencement of major drilling works.
Estimated Total Cost
(2020)
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Media releases
2020/04/30
2019/10/21
2018/06/19
2020/08/27
2018/03/23
2021/07/16
Tender notices
2019/10/22
Project pages
Sydney Metro West
Sydney Metro tunnelling
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Sydney Olympic Park Station

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Sydney Metro – West – Sydney Olympic Park Station

The proposed Sydney Olympic Park metro station would be located south of the existing Olympic Park Station. The station would sit to the east of Olympic Boulevard with the main station entrances between Herb Elliott Avenue and Figtree Drive, and off Dawn Fraser Avenue. The station would provide interchange with the planned Parramatta Light Rail, the T7 Olympic Park Line and buses.

Along with Parramatta, The Bays Precinct, Pyrmont and Hunter Street stops on the proposed Sydney Metro West line, the Sydney Olympic Park metro station will be delivered as an Integrated Station Development (ISD). The overstation development will include commercial, retail and residential space.

Key Dates

Dec 2018 Initial Packaging Announced
Oct 2020 Revised Packaging Announced
Apr 2022 EOIs Open
Nov 2022 ROIs Open - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Nov 2022 ROIs Close - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Feb 2025 EOIs Open
Mar 2025 Enrolments to Participate Close
Mar 2025 EOIs Close
Sep 2025 RFT Open
Mar 2026 Expected Contract Award
Dec 2026 Expected Construction Commencement
Dec 2028 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Related contracts:
Sydney Metro West – Transaction Management
Successful Tenderer - KPMG and IAG

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2018 The NSW Government held an industry briefing. Project development and stakeholder engagement strategies were announced.
May 2018 Geotechnical Investigation began in Rod Laver Drive in Sydney Olympic Park.
Dec 2018 Second industry briefing held, outlining base case delivery and packaging strategy.
Oct 2020 During a Transport for NSW major projects industry briefing, Sydney Metro announced restructured project packaging for Sydney Metro West. Four stops, including Sydney Olympic Park, were confirmed as Integrated Station Developments (ISD).
Jun 2021 Sydney Metro requested Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the next phase of approvals for the Sydney Metro – West project. The accompanying scoping report outlined the indicative construction period for the Sydney Olympic Park Station from fourth quarter of 2024 to fourth quarter of 2027.
Oct 2022 Excavation of the Station Box commenced
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro hosted an industry briefing in which it called for ROIs for the remainder of the Sydney Metro - West packages. Sydney Metro announced they would procure the remaining packages through a Sydney Metro West Partnership model, with ROIs closing on 25 November.
Dec 2023 Sydney Metro announced that it would no longer be proceeding with the Sydney Metro West Partnership Model.
Jun 2024 Sydney Metro announced Registrations of Interest had opened for the Integrated Station Development (ISD) for Sydney Olympic Park Metro Station, closing 12 July. The ISD package includes provision for three new buildings above and adjacent to the new metro station, with a mix of new homes, commercial offices, retail, hospitality and public spaces. Construction was expected to commence in 2027.
Jul 2024 Transport for NSW updated its Transport Infrastructure Projects Pipeline 2028, confirming a number of key dates for the project. The contract award was updated to Q1 2026, with construction commencing Q4 2026 and reaching completion Q4 2028.
Jan 2025 Sydney Metro commenced an Enrolment to Participate process to deliver the station facilities and related infrastructure, and mixed-use facilities above each station, closing on 4 March. Sydney Metro announced it expects to commence an Expressions of Interest Process in February, closing in March.
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2028
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Scoping Report – June 2021
Media releases
2018/03/23
2021/06/29
2022/11/07
Tender notices
Integrated Station Development - ROI
2025/01/24 - ETP
Project pages
Sydney Olympic Park Station
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Parramatta Station

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Sydney Metro – West – Parramatta Station

The proposed Parramatta Metro Station would be on the block bounded by George, Macquarie, Church and Smith streets. Located to the north of the existing heavy rail station, the new metro station would be within the commercial core of the Parramatta CBD.

Along with Sydney Olympic Park, The Bays Precinct and Sydney CBD stops on the proposed Sydney Metro West line, the Parramatta Metro Station will be delivered as an Integrated Station Development (ISD). The overstation development will include commercial, retail and residential space.

Key Dates

Dec 2018 Initial Packaging Announced
Oct 2020 Revised Packaging Announced
Jul 2022 EOIs Open
Nov 2022 ROIs Open - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Nov 2022 ROIs Close - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Jan 2023 Expected Pre-qualification Process Commencement
2026 Expected Contract Award
2026 Expected Construction Commencement
2030 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Related contracts:
Sydney Metro West – Transaction Management
Successful Tenderer - KPMG and IAG

PROJECT HISTORY

Mar 2018 Geotechnical Investigation began in Horwood Place, Parramatta.
Apr 2018 The NSW Government held an industry briefing. Project development and stakeholder engagement strategies were announced.
Dec 2018 Second industry briefing held, outlining base case delivery and packaging strategy.
Oct 2020 During Transport for NSW major projects industry briefing, Sydney Metro announced restructured project packaging for Sydney Metro West. Four stops, including Parramatta, were confirmed as Integrated Station Developments (ISD).
Jun 2021 Sydney Metro requested Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the next phase of approvals for the Sydney Metro – West project. The accompanying scoping report outlined the indicative construction period for Parramatta Station from second quarter of 2025 to third quarter of 2027.
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro hosted an industry briefing in which it called for ROIs for the remainder of the Sydney Metro - West packages. Sydney Metro announced they would procure the remaining packages through a Sydney Metro West Partnership model, with ROIs closing on 25 November.
Dec 2023 Sydney Metro announced that it would no longer be proceeding with the Sydney Metro West Partnership Model.
Jun 2024 Sydney Metro announced Registrations of Interest had opened for the Integrated Station Development (ISD) for Parramatta Metro Station, closing 12 July. The ISD package includes provision for four new buildings above and adjacent to the new metro station, with a mix of new homes, commercial offices, retail, hospitality and public spaces. Construction was expected to commence in 2027.
Jul 2024 Transport for NSW updated its Transport Infrastructure Projects Pipeline 2028, confirming a number of key dates for the project. The expected contract award was updated to Q4 2025, with construction commencing Q3 2026 and reaching completion Q4 2028.
Feb 2025 Infrastructure NSW released an updated procurement timeline for the project in its 2025 Major Projects Pipeline. A contract is expected to be awarded in the first quarter of 2026. Construction is expected to commence in the fourth quarter of 2026 and be complete in the first quarter of 2030.
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Possible PPP | Unconfirmed | Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Scoping Report – June 2021
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2028
Infrastructure NSW - Pipeline
Media releases
2018/03/23
2021/06/29
2022/11/07
2024/06/27 - ISD ROI
Project pages
Parramatta Station
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – The Bays Station

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Sydney Metro – West – The Bays Station

The proposed Bays Station would be located between Glebe Island and White Bay Power Station, with an entrance to the south of White Bay. It would provide direct access to the future Bays Waterfront Promenade, which would run north to south along White Bay.

As part of enabling the project, Sydney Metro will also undertake road works near the port at White Bay to ensure reliability of the road network and ongoing access to the White Bay Cruise Terminal and other port related businesses within Glebe Island and White Bay.

Along with Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, Pyrmont and Hunter Street stops on the proposed Sydney Metro West line, the The Bays metro station will be delivered as an Integrated Station Development (ISD). The overstation development will include commercial, retail and residential space. Further planning considerations are underway to finalise the station design.

Key Dates

Dec 2018 Initial Packaging Announced
Oct 2020 Revised Packaging Announced
Oct 2022 EOIs Open
Nov 2022 ROIs Open - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Nov 2022 ROIs Close - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Jan 2023 Expected Pre-qualification Process Commencement
Mar 2024 Expected Contract Award
Sep 2025 Expected Construction Commencement
Mar 2028 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Procurement note:

The Bays Station ISD was expected to be delivered under a D&C contract for the station portion and as a development agreement for the overstation development.

However, the project will be procured through the 'Sydney Metro West Partnership' model – which will be further developed and refined during the next stages of procurement. Under the proposed model, contractors, investors and Sydney Metro will enter into a ‘Partnership’ for the delivery of different works packages on the Sydney Metro West project, however, further details of the Partnership’s contracting models and structures have not been made publicly available.
Related contracts:
Sydney Metro West – Transaction Management
Successful Tenderer - KPMG and IAG

PROJECT HISTORY

Apr 2018 The NSW Government held an industry briefing. Project development and stakeholder engagement strategies were announced.
Dec 2018 Second industry briefing held, outlining base case delivery and packaging strategy.
May 2020 Geotechnical and utility investigation began in The Bays and Iron Cove.
Oct 2020 During a Transport for NSW major projects industry briefing, Sydney Metro announced restructured project packaging for Sydney Metro West. Four stops, including The Bays Station, were confirmed as Integrated Station Developments (ISD).
May 2021 Sydney Metro has requested the SEARs for the section of the project between the Bays Precinct and the Sydney CBD.
Jun 2021 Sydney Metro requested Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the next phase of approvals for the Sydney Metro – West project. The accompanying scoping report outlined the indicative construction period for The Bays Station from third quarter of 2025 to first quarter of 2028.
Jul 2021 The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment issued Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD.
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro hosted an industry briefing in which it called for ROIs for the remainder of the Sydney Metro - West packages. Sydney Metro announced they would procure the remaining packages through a Sydney Metro West Partnership model, with ROIs closing on 25 November.
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Scoping Report – June 2021
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Scoping Report - Request for Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Media releases
2018/03/23
2021/06/21
2022/11/07
Project pages
The Bays Station
Major Contract

Sydney Metro – West – Pyrmont Station

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Sydney Metro – West – Pyrmont Station

The NSW Government has confirmed it would build a new metro railway station at Pyrmont as part of the Sydney Metro West project.

The new Pyrmont Station will be located between Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street, with station entrances proposed for each road. A scoping report submitted for major civil construction work between The Bays and Sydney CBD indicates the Pyrmont Station will be delivered as an Integrated Station Development (ISD).

The NSW Government is set to apply a value share contribution mechanism to the Pyrmont Peninsula once the project opens. In addition, a one-off Transport Special Infrastructure Contribution is to be placed on certain new developments in the Pyrmont Peninsula before the station opens. The procurement structure of this station has not been announced yet.

Key Dates

Dec 2020 Project Announcement
Jun 2024 ROIs Open
Jul 2024 ROIs Close
Mar 2025 ETP Open
Apr 2025 ETP Close
Jun 2026 Expected Contract Award
Dec 2026 Expected Construction Commencement
Dec 2028 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro

PROJECT HISTORY

Dec 2020 The NSW Government confirmed it will build a new metro railway station at Pyrmont.
May 2021 Sydney Metro requested Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for major construction works for the section between The Bays Precinct and Sydney CBD. The accompanying Scoping Report indicated that provisions for an Integrated Station Development (ISDs) will be sought for the Station.
May 2021 The NSW Government confirmed the location of new Pyrmont Station. The station will be located near Pyrmont Bridge and will have entrances on Pyrmont Bridge Road and Union Street.
Jun 2021 Sydney Metro requested Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the next phase of approvals for Sydney Metro – West project. The accompanying scoping report outlined the indicative construction period for Pyrmont Station from fourth quarter of 2025 to second quarter of 2028.
Jul 2021 The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment issued Secretary’s Environmental Assessment Requirements (SEARs) for the major civil construction between The Bays and Sydney CBD.
Oct 2022 The NSW Department of Environment and Planning published Sydney Metro's Request for the Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements and Scoping Report for the project.
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro hosted an industry briefing in which it called for ROIs for the remainder of the Sydney Metro - West packages. Sydney Metro announced they would procure the remaining packages through a Sydney Metro West Partnership model, with ROIs closing on 25 November.
Nov 2022 The NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment Secretary's Environmental Assessment Requirements were issued for the preparation of the Environmental Impact Assessment of the project.
Dec 2023 Sydney Metro announced that it would no longer be proceeding with the Sydney Metro West Partnership Model.
Jun 2024 Sydney Metro announced Registrations of Interest had opened for the Integrated Station Development (ISD) for Pyrmont Metro Station, closing 12 July. The ISD package includes provision for one new building above the eastern entry to the station on Union Street, with a mix of new homes, commercial offices, retail, hospitality and public spaces. Construction was expected to commence in 2027.
Jul 2024 Transport for NSW updated its Transport Infrastructure Projects Pipeline 2028, confirming a number of key dates for the project. The expected contract award was updated to Q2 2026, with construction commencing Q4 2026 and reaching completion Q4 2028.
Mar 2025 Sydney Metro commenced an Enrolment to Participate process to deliver the station facilities and related infrastructure, and mixed-use facilities above the station, closing on 4 April. Sydney Metro announced it expects to commence an Expressions of Interest Process in March.
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Other |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Project website
Sydney Metro
Government resources
Scoping Report – June 2021
Scoping Report – May 2021
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2028
Media releases
2021/06/29
2021/05/12
2022/11/07
2024/06/27 - ISD ROI
Tender notices
Integrated Station Development - ROI
Enrolment to Participate - 2025/03/04
Project pages
Pyrmont Station
NSW Planning Portal
Major Contract

Sydney Metro - West - Trains, Systems, Maintenance and Operations

PROJECT STATUS
Under Procurement
Sydney Metro - West - Trains, Systems, Maintenance and Operations

Sydney Metro West will deliver a new direct, 24-kilometre underground rail connection between the CBDs of Parramatta and Sydney. 

The package comprises delivery of 16 metro trains and associated rail systems, signalling systems, control systems, and platform screen doors. The alignment will include stops at:

  • Westmead
  • Parramatta
  • Sydney Olympic Park
  • North Strathfield
  • Burwood North
  • Five Dock
  • The Bays Precinct
  • Pyrmont, and
  • Sydney CBD.

The package also includes maintenance and operations of the Sydney Metro West line.

Key Dates

Dec 2018 Initial Packaging Announced
Oct 2020 Revised Packaging Announced
Oct 2021 EOIs Open
Nov 2022 ROIs Close - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Nov 2022 ROIs Close - Sydney Metro West Partnership
Jan 2023 Expected Pre-qualification Process Commencement
Jan 2025 Expected Construction Commencement
2030 Expected Construction Completion

Procurement

Procuring Agency: Sydney Metro
Shortlist: Trains and systems: Alstom; CRRC Co and MTR Corporation; Hyundai Rotem Company and UGL; and Siemens Mobility, Siemens Mobility, Siemens Mobility Austria and Siemens Limited Operations and maintenance: GroWest Metro consortium comprising RATP Développement S.A. & John Holland Pty Ltd Keolis Downer Pty Ltd MTR Corporation (Australia) Pty Ltd River City Metro a consortium comprising ComfortDelGro Transit Pte. Ltd. & UGL Rail Services Pty Limited
Related contracts:
Sydney Metro – West – Transaction Management
Successful Tenderer - KPMG and IAG

Sydney Metro – West/Western Sydney Airport – Shadow Operator
Successful Tenderer - Ricardo and Seoul Metro

PROJECT HISTORY

Mar 2018 In addition to stations at Parramatta, Sydney Olympic Park, The Bays Precinct, and Sydney CBD, the NSW Government announced new metro stations at Westmead and a new metro station at either Concord West or North Strathfield to connect to existing T1 Heavy Rail Line. The NSW Government announced it was further exploring options for metro stations at Camellia or Rydalmere, North Burwood or Five Dock, Kings Bay, and Pyrmont.
Apr 2018 The NSW Government held an industry briefing. Project development and stakeholder engagement strategies were announced.
Dec 2018 Second industry briefing held, outlining base case delivery and packaging strategy.
Sep 2020 NSW Government appointed Ricardo and Seoul Metro as the shadow operator for Sydney Metro West and Western Sydney Airport lines. The shadow operator will provide advice and technical input from the viewpoint of the prospective operations and maintenance contractor.
Oct 2020 During Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025 industry briefing, Sydney Metro announced restructured project packaging for Sydney Metro – West. The three previous packages for Trains, Signalling, and Maintenance and Operations, have now been combined into a single Trains, Signalling, Maintenance and Operations (TSMo) package. Sydney Metro noted that it is further assessing combining the TSMo package with Line Wide Systems to create a single PPP contract. Due to this, the procurement approach, and procurement time frame for the TSMo package was not confirmed.
Nov 2022 Sydney Metro hosted an industry briefing in which it called for ROIs for the remainder of the Sydney Metro - West packages. Sydney Metro announced they would procure the remaining packages through a Sydney Metro West Partnership model, with ROIs closing on 25 November. The briefing confirmed the Trains, Signalling, Maintenance and Operations package has been split into two separate packages - the Maintenance and Operations package and the Trains and Signalling Package.
Dec 2023 Sydney Metro announced that Alstom Transport Australia, CRRC Co and MTR Corporation, Hyundai Rotem Company and UGL Engineering, and a group of four Siemens subsidiaries had been shortlisted for the delivery of the Trains and Systems Package. It was also announced that GroWest Metro consortium comprising RATP Développement S.A. & John Holland, Keolis Downer, MTR Corporation, and River City Metro a consortium comprising ComfortDelGro Transit and UGL Rail Services had been shortlisted for the delivery of the Operations and Maintenance Package. Sydney Metro further confirmed that it will no longer proceed with the Sydney Metro West Partnership Model. Sydney Metro has also announced it will commence a process to investigate merging the Line Wide Systems package and Operations and Maintenance packages into a single contract. No further details have been released as to how this will impact shortlisted bidders.
Oct 2024 Sydney Metro commenced the RFT process for an Independent Certifier for the Trains, Systems, Maintenance and Operations (TSMO), Line wide, and Stations Packages. The RFT closes 2 December.
Sector
Rail
Procurement approach
Traditional Procurement |
Location
New South Wales |
Resources
Government resources
Industry Briefing – December 2018
Transport Infrastructure Pipeline 2025
Project Overview – Sydney Metro West – December 2019
Media releases
2018/03/23
2020/09/09
2022/11/07
2023/12/15
Tender notices
Independent Certifier
Project pages
Sydney Metro West
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