# Award of Construction Tender for Redevelopment of the Float @ Marina Bay into NS Square

- **Source:** Ministry of National Development
- **Published:** 2023-09-06T04:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Ministry of National Development
- **Original:** https://www.mnd.gov.sg/newsroom/press-releases/view/award-of-construction-tender-for-redevelopment-of-the-float-@-marina-bay-into-ns-square
- **Topics:** Sustainability & PropTech

## Featured rationale

The new events venue, sports facilities and year-round waterfront promenade could strengthen Marina Bay’s attractiveness and pedestrian connectivity, potentially supporting surrounding commercial activity.

## AI summary

Expand Construction Pte Ltd was awarded the NS Square redevelopment, scheduled from Q3 2023 to 2027 with seating for about 30,000.

## Original article

SINGAPORE, 06 SEP 2023 – The Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and the Ministry of National Development (MND) will be awarding the construction tender for the redevelopment of The Float @ Marina Bay into NS Square to Expand Construction Pte Ltd.

1 Marina Bay has been the centrepiece of Singapore’s urban transformation, and illustrates Singapore’s long-term planning approach to create liveable, sustainable and endearing places for present and future generations to live, work and play. In 2017, it was announced that The Float @ Marina Bay will be redeveloped and renamed as NS Square, to serve as a tribute to all past and present national servicemen – a permanent and prominent reminder of the central role that National Service plays in ensuring Singapore’s peace and prosperity. When completed, NS Square will be a unique venue to stage large-scale national and community events such as the National Day Parade, River Hongbao, and the Marina Bay Singapore Countdown. It will also provide spaces within Marina Bay for the public to enjoy community and recreational activities. NS Square will feature community sports facilities, a new public waterfront promenade and an NS-themed gallery. The new permanent stage deck and grandstand will have an increased seating capacity of about 30,000, and the waterfront promenade around the stage which will be opened all year round will improve pedestrian connectivity around the bay area.

2 The redevelopment of The Float @ Marina Bay is part of efforts to constantly rejuvenate our urban environment, and it will further strengthen Marina Bay’s position as a precinct for the public to come together, reflect our local identity and provide Singaporeans with a sense of belonging.

3 Following the construction tender which was held from 14 Oct 2022 to 19 Jan 2023 (see Annex for details), Expand Construction Pte Ltd will be appointed as the main contractor to construct and deliver the redevelopment.

4 The redevelopment works are scheduled to start in Q3 2023, and targeted to be completed by 2027. To facilitate the construction works, the stretch of the Marina Promenade in front of The Float @ Marina Bay will be hoarded up and closed to pedestrian traffic (see Annex B) from 06 Sep 2023 (Wed). Members of the public are advised to use the alternative pedestrian walkway route along Raffles Avenue, until the construction is completed.

ANNEX A

NS SQUARE CONSTRUCTION TENDER

A 2-stage Price-Quality Method (PQM) was adopted in accordance with the Government tendering procedures for the construction tender. The Defence Science and Technology Agency (DSTA) called for an open tender for the construction of NS Square on 14 Oct 2022. On the closing date of 19 Jan 2023, thirteen submissions by six companies were received.

All six companies were then shortlisted based on their finance and safety records, understanding of the project requirements and site condition, as well as track record and relevant experience.

A Tender Evaluation Panel assessed that the submission by Expand Construction Pte Ltd best meets the construction requirement. They have a strong record in marine works around Marina Bay, and have completed projects such as the Marina Bay Waterfront Promenade and Esplanade Waterfront Theatre.

ANNEX B

Figure 1: Closure of Part of the Marina Promenade for the Redevelopment of NS Square

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok_cli

### 滨海湾浮动舞台改建为国民服役广场建筑工程标书中标结果

新加坡，2023年9月6日——国防部（MINDEF）与国家发展部（MND）将把滨海湾浮动舞台（The Float @ Marina Bay）改建为国民服役广场（NS Square）的建筑工程标书授予Expand Construction Pte Ltd。

1 滨海湾一直是新加坡城市转型的核心，体现了新加坡以长远规划创造宜居、可持续且令人眷恋的空间，供今世后代居住、工作与休闲。2017年宣布，滨海湾浮动舞台将进行重建并更名为国民服役广场，以向所有现役与退役国民服役人员致敬——作为国民服役在确保新加坡和平与繁荣中所扮演核心角色的永久而显著的纪念。竣工后，国民服役广场将成为举办国庆检阅礼、春到河畔及滨海湾新加坡跨年倒计时等大型国家与社区活动的独特场所。它也将在滨海湾内为公众提供社区与休闲活动空间。国民服役广场将设有社区体育设施、全新公共滨水长廊，以及以国民服役为主题的展馆。全新永久舞台台面与看台的座位容量将增至约30,000个；环绕舞台、全年开放的滨水长廊将改善海湾一带的行人连通性。

2 滨海湾浮动舞台的重建是持续更新我们城市环境努力的一部分，并将进一步巩固滨海湾作为公众聚集、体现本地身份认同、并为新加坡人带来归属感的区域定位。

3 继2022年10月14日至2023年1月19日进行的建筑工程招标（详见附件）后，Expand Construction Pte Ltd将被委任为总承包商，负责建造并交付该重建项目。

4 重建工程计划于2023年第三季度展开，目标于2027年竣工。为配合施工，滨海湾浮动舞台前方一段滨海长廊将自2023年9月6日（星期三）起围闭，并禁止行人通行（见附件B）。在工程完成前，公众请改用沿莱佛士大道的替代行人通道。

附件A

国民服役广场建筑工程招标

招标采用符合政府招标程序的两阶段价格—素质评估法（PQM）。国防科技局（DSTA）于2022年10月14日就国民服役广场建设工程公开招标。在2023年1月19日截标日，共收到六家公司提交的十三份标书。

随后，六家公司均根据其财务与安全记录、对项目要求与工地状况的理解，以及往绩与相关经验获列入入围名单。

招标评估小组评估认为，Expand Construction Pte Ltd的标书最符合施工要求。该公司在滨海湾一带海事工程方面往绩卓越，并已完成滨海湾滨水长廊及滨海艺术中心滨水剧院等项目。

附件B

图1：为国民服役广场重建工程封闭部分滨海长廊