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Crocodile monitoring and capture services - Cairns

Issued by Dept of the Environ, Tourism, Science and Innov · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities

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Published
10 Sept 2026
Closes
2 Oct 2026, 07:00 UTC
Reference
VP525195
Location
Queensland, Australia
Sector
Water & Environment

Details

Suppliers are invited to submit an offer for Invitation to Offer No. P264283 for the purchase of Crocodile Monitoring and Capture services for the Cairns Active Removal Zone (ARZ) extending from Trinity Inlet to Ellis Beach, as prescribed under the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan 2025 (QCMP 2025).

Background information / Compatibility requirements

The Queensland Crocodile Management Plan (QCMP) 2025 provides the State's overarching framework for managing estuarine crocodiles across Queensland. This tender supports the implementation of the QCMP 2025 by seeking a suitably qualified service provider to undertake crocodile monitoring, survey, capture, and removal activities within the Cairns Active Removal Zone. Through proactive surveillance, targeted removals and timely reporting, the contract will contribute to reducing risks to public safety while ensuring crocodile management activities are undertaken in accordance with legislative, environmental, and animal welfare requirements.

Updates made to this request:

Please note: The following addendum has been recently added.

1. Added: (Addendum) P264283_Addendum_1.pdf

Please consider this addendum when responding.

Please note: The following addendum has been recently added.

1. Added: (Addendum) P264283_Addendum_2.pdf

Please consider this addendum when responding.

Buyer: Dept of the Environ, Tourism, Science and Innov

Buyer location: 400 George St, Brisbane City, Queensland 4000, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP525195

Buyer's reference: P264283

Opens: Friday 11 September 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Friday 02 October 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Friday 25 September 2026 05:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Friday 30 October 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Environmental & Heritage Services; 1: Flora & Fauna Survey & Management Services

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Far North; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 5

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Context for bidders

We hold 5 notices from Dept of the Environ, Tourism, Science and Innov, going back to August 2026 — 5 of them still open. They buy mostly in Water & Environment and Construction & Infrastructure. There are 100 open Water & Environment tenders in Australia. This one closes in 3 days.

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