Passenger Transfer Vessels (PTV's) Lease

The RFT seeks to establish a peppercorn lease arrangement for three Commonwealth-owned Norfolk Island Passenger Transfer Vessels (PTVs), associated cradles, trailers and supporting equipment with a suitably qualified and experienced marine operator. The arrangement will also include a separate licence agreement allowing the successful operator to occupy Commonwealth land for the storage of the PTVs and their associated cradles and trailers under a peppercorn licence fee arrangement

Conditions for Participation

The Tender must be submitted by the Closing Time in accordance with Part B1. Note to Tenderers: See clause 1.11.1 of this Part B1. The Tenderer must exist as a single legal entity at the Closing Time in accordance with Part B1. Note to Tenderers: See clause 3.4.1 of Part B1. The Tender must demonstrate they hold, or can obtain prior to contract commencement, all certifications and approvals required by the Australian Maritime Safety Authority and any applicable legislation.

Note to Tenderers: See clause 4.3 of Part A2.

Timeframe for Delivery:

Thursday, 10 December 2026 – Monday, 10 December 2029

Other Instructions:

Thursday, 12 November 2026 (On Site or Virtual Briefing). Time to be arranged.

Agency: Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts

ATM ID: 10033612

ATM type: Request for Tender

Category (UNSPSC): 78111700 - Passenger marine transportation

Panel arrangement: No

Multi-stage: No

Multi-agency access: No

Closes: 27 Nov 2026 17:00 (Canberra time)

Published on AusTender, the Australian Government procurement portal. Responses are lodged through tenders.gov.au (free supplier registration).