RFI 97888: Lighterage Innovation
Issued by Australian Government · via AusTender — Australian Government ATMs
- Published
- 10 Aug 2026
- Reference
- b5926df9-857d-4ede-923b-ab44cc988199
- Location
- Australia
Details
Current ATM View - RFI 97888 Lighterage Innovation The Defence Science and Technology Group (DSTG), Land and Integrated Force Division, is part of the Australian Department of Defence and provides science and technology support to Australia's defence and national security priorities. One of Defence's priority capability areas is littoral manoeuvre, with ship-to-shore connectivity, or lighterage, identified as an area requiring innovation and capability development. DSTG is seeking to engage with Industry and Academia to better understand existing and emerging technologies that may contribute to future Defence lighterage capabilities. For the purposes of this RFI, the term lighterage solution is intentionally broad and includes any concept capable of delivering the required wet gap crossing effect. This may include, but is not limited to, vessels, vehicles, bottom stabilised or supported solutions, bridging systems, ramps, floating piers, causeways; or other novel concepts and enabling technologies. Please register your interest in attending the Industry Briefing and Innovation Day by submitting the Annex A Part 1 response to [contact details removed], by close of business 28 August 2026. The Requested Information Response Annex A Part 2 should then be submitted via AusTender website www.tenders.gov.au using the 'Lodgement Page' link on this tender notification by the specified closing Date. Not Applicable Not Applicable Tender responses are to be submitted electronically via the AusTender website www.tenders.gov.au using the 'Lodgement Page' link on this tender notification.
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