The Estate Works Program (EWP) Contract templates have been created specifically for use by project delivery services contractors when engaging works contractors for lower value projects.
Micro works
EWP micro works template request for quote and contract (DOCX, 238.04 KB)
Minor works
EWP minor works template request for quote and contract (DOCX, 251.77 KB)
Medium works
Medium Works Contract (DOCX, 385.28 KB)
Tender documents (DOCX, 273.26 KB)
Disclaimer and confidentiality agreement (DOCX, 84.64 KB)
Changes
The update summary provides an overview of the changes between the current published versions of the Contract and Tender documents and their previous versions. This resource assists those who have already begun drafting Contract and Tender documents by identifying the changes, reducing the need to restart the drafting process.
Micro works – changes
EWP Micro Works Update Summary - October 2025 (PDF, 159.59 KB)
EWP Micro Works Update Summary – January 2026 (PDF, 176.29 KB)
Minor works – changes
EWP Minor Works Update Summary - October 2025 (PDF, 162.72 KB)
EWP Minor Works Update Summary – January 2026 (PDF, 178.18 KB)
Medium works – changes
Update summary December 2025 (PDF, 150.89 KB)
Medium Works Collateral documents
The schedule of Collateral documents consists of supplementary templates that are referenced within, and are required to be used under and in accordance with, the template Conditions of Contract. The collateral documents support effective contract administration, consistency across projects and reflect the Commonwealth's requirements in respect of the matters to which each template relates. They have been drafted to align with the template Conditions of Contract and are intended to be finalised on a project specific basis as indicated within each template.
Approved Security (Unconditional Undertaking) (DOCX, 29.19 KB)
Collateral Warranty (DOCX, 26.28 KB)
Subcontractor Deed of Covenant (DOCX, 54.61 KB)
Consultant Deed of Covenant (DOCX, 48.19 KB)
Contractor Design Certificate (DOCX, 28.24 KB)
Consultant Design Certificate (DOCX, 27.25 KB)
Subcontractor Design Certificate (DOCX, 29.76 KB)
Payment Claim (DOCX, 73.59 KB)
Payment Statement (DOCX, 49.54 KB)
Expert Determination Agreement (DOCX, 41.95 KB)
Medium Works Proforma notices
The Proforma notices are designed to support effective contract administration and communication. The notices align with the template Conditions of Contract and are intended as a starting point to be developed and completed by the person issuing the notice having regard to the specific Contract and circumstances of the matter to which the notice relates.