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East Coast Rock Lobster Translocation Program Services Panel (2026–27)

Issued by Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania · via Tasmanian Government Tenders (tenders.tas.gov.au)

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Published
26 Sept 2026
Closes
12 Oct 2026, 06:00 UTC
Reference
NRET MR 2026-08
Location
Tasmania, Australia
Sector
Forestry & Wildlife

Details

NRE Tas is seeking to establish a panel of commercial operators (a Services Panel) to undertake the East Coast Rock Lobster Translocation Program for the 2026-27 season, from October 2026 to May 2027. All suitable applicants will be appointed to the Services Panel, and will then be able to apply for a contract to undertake all or part of the Translocation Program. The East Coast Rock Lobster Translocation Program moves undersize rock lobster from selected sites in the south west of Tasmania to inshore selected sites on the east coast, to improve the stock on the east coast. Release sites are in three zones on the east coast: south east coast, mid east coast, and north east coast. The aim of the program is to improve the east coast stock. Released lobsters grow and enhance the stock and fishing experience on the east coast once they reach the legal size. Translocation activities typically take place from October each year to March the following year.

Agency: Department of Natural Resources and Environment Tasmania, Ground Floor, 134 Macquarie Street,, HOBART TAS 7000

Tender ID: NRET MR 2026-08

Type / procurement method: Request for Quotation

UNSPSC category: Farming and Fishing and Forestry and Wildlife Contracting Services

Quantity of goods or services required: Transporting approximately 40,000 undersize rock lobster.

Period of contract (estimated): From 30/09/2026 to 31/05/2027

Opening date: 26 Sep 2026

Closes: 12 Oct 2026 17:00 (Hobart time)

Published on the Tasmanian Government Tenders website. Tender documents are downloaded from the notice page.

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