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Darwin Region - Port Keats Road - Upgrade to Seal Standard 134.9 - 181.3 km from Palumpa (Nganmarriyanga) to Wadeye

Issued by Department of Logistics and Infrastructure · via Northern Territory Government — Quotations and Tenders Online

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Published
26 Oct 2026
Closes
3 Dec 2026, 04:30 UTC
Reference
T26-1154
Location
Top End, Northern Territory, Australia
Sector
Transport & Logistics

At a glance

Department of Logistics and Infrastructure in Top End, Australia has published a tender in transport & logistics: “Darwin Region - Port Keats Road - Upgrade to Seal Standard 134.9 - 181.3 km from Palumpa (Nganmarriyanga) to Wadeye”. Submissions close on 3 December 2026, 38 days from today. Quote reference T26-1154 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 40 notices from this buyer since 2026, 29 of them currently open. There are 56 open transport & logistics notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through Northern Territory Government — Quotations and Tenders Online, not through FreeTender.

Details

A general outline of the work to be carried out under the Contract comprises of the upgrade of Port Keats Road, between Palumpa and Wadeye in the northwest of the Darwin Region. Works include but are not limited to the following:

  • Involves the upgrade to a two lane seal standard of the existing section of unsealed standard road between Port Keats Road approximate chainage 134.9 km to chainage 181.3km.
  • The footprint of the works activities shall be limited to the Aboriginal Land Trust owned existing road corridor having some Restricted Work Areas, as shown on drawings and the AAPA Certificate.
  • Works involve Upgrade and Sealing of Port Keats Road from Palumpa (west of Anophles Creek) to Wadeye, from gravel road to sealed road standards of 8m seal on 9m formation width, within the permitted corridor of 50m either side of existing road centreline, excluding Restricted Work Areas (RWAs) in the Aboriginal Land Trust owned existing road corridor, including construction of 13 big causeway Drainage structures and 24 culverts.
  • The works generally will include seeking NLC permits, water bores drilling, gravel extraction and treatment, process testing, liaison with APA Gas Line and work permits from APA for areas of work impacting gas pipe line, clearing grubbing and rehabilitation, earthworks, gravel pavement, stabilisation and modification, spray sealing, concrete works, drainage works, protection works, road furniture and traffic control devices, pavement marking, traffic management, environmental management and project notice boards. Works include coordination with service providers, community and businesses to achieve or exceed the minimum specified Indigenous Employment target (26%) and the Indigenous Business Enterprise target (3%)

Industry briefing details: Briefing on 05/11/2026 at 14:00 (Registration Required)

CAL accreditation required: Yes

Lodgement details:

Electronic lodgement using the eLodgement facility The following documents will need to be provided: - WHS Accreditation Scheme for Commonwealth building work

Agency: Department of Logistics and Infrastructure

Category: Civil

Procurement method: Public

Region of works: Top End

Released: 26/10/2026

Closes: 03/12/2026 2:00 PM ACST

Published on Quotations and Tenders Online, the Northern Territory Government procurement portal.

Context for bidders

We hold 40 notices from Department of Logistics and Infrastructure, going back to August 2026 — 29 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Transport & Logistics and Financial & Professional Services. There are 56 open Transport & Logistics tenders in Australia. This one closes in 38 days.

Before you bid on this tender

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  • Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
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