ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM 2 ( ESIP 2) - PNG Economic and Social Infrastructure Program ( ESIP 2)- DFAT has a requirement for a Managing Contractor for the PNG Economic and Social Infrastructure Program 2 ( ESIP 2) - an 8- year program worth AUD 800 million. It is expected ESIP 2 could deliver the following End of Programs Outcomes: 1. Targeted Ministries and SOEs demonstrate strengthened institutional capacity for quality infrastructure policy, planning, procurement, financing, management,
Request for Expression of Interest for the PNG Economic and Social Infrastructure Program 2 ( ESIP 2)
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This is a Request for Expression of Interest (EOI) for a managing contractor for the PNG Economic and Social Infrastructure Program 2 (ESIP 2), an 8-year program valued at AUD 800 million. The program aims to strengthen institutional capacity for infrastructure policy and management, ensure equitable access to infrastructure for marginalized groups, and promote climate change and disaster resilience. The EOI process involves submitting response forms via Austender by April 22, 2026. Shortlisted organizations will be invited to a Request for Tender. A briefing will be held on March 30, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. All questions regarding the EOI process must be submitted via email to ***@***. *. * by April 13, 2026.
The closing date and time for respondents to submit an Expression of Interest is 10 am Canberra, ACT local time on Wednesday, 22 April 2026, and must be submitted via Austender.
Responses will be evaluated on the basis of likelihood to result in best value for money consistent with Commonwealth procurement policies, utilising the evaluation criteria set out in the response forms.
Respondents must substantially complete the response forms in attachment 1 and submit them via Austender by the closing time. The response must be written in English, in a readable font, within specified page limits, and submitted via Austender.
The last date for potential respondents to ask questions of DFAT is Monday, 13 April 2026.
The estimated total value for the PNG Economic and Social Infrastructure Program 2 (ESIP 2) is AUD 800,000,****.
Governance in Development Helpdesk - Phase 3 - Phase 3 of the Governance in Development Helpdesk ( GDH 3) will support the Governance in Development Unit to ensure that- Phase 3 of the Governance in Development Helpdesk ( GDH 3) will support the Governance in Development Unit to ensure that DFAT staff have ongoing access to relevant governance technical expertise. The Helpdesk outputs and activities will inform high quality, coherent program and policy approaches that are politically aware and technicall
Governance in Development Helpdesk Phase 3
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a managing contractor for the Governance in Development Helpdesk Phase 3 (GDH 3). This initiative aims to provide DFAT staff with ongoing access to relevant governance technical expertise to support high-quality, coherent program and policy approaches. The helpdesk will focus on providing rapid turnaround technical advice, analysis, and knowledge sharing across various governance areas, including political economy, security, justice, human rights, accountable politics, public sector governance, inclusive growth, public financial management, anti-corruption, fragility, conflict, climate, and gender. The contract will be for an initial three-year term from mid-2026 to mid-2029, with an optional three-year extension. Approximately 80% of requests are expected to be for shorter tasks (up to 5 days), with 20% for larger activities. Responses must be submitted via Austender by the closing date and time.
The initial term for GDH 3 is from mid-2026 until mid-2029, with an optional three-year extension from mid-2029 to mid-2032.
The response includes substantially completed response forms in PDF or Microsoft Word and is within the specified page limits.
The estimated value for the GDH 3 contract ranges from AUD 2,250,**** to AUD 2,250,****.
Humanitarian Deployable Power Restoration Capability - Humanitarian Deployable Power Restoration Capability- The Humanitarian Deployable Power Restoration Capability ( the Capability) is a specialist technical resource that maintains a standing roster of qualified electrical line technicians and associated cache equipment. Since 2021, this Capability has ensured Australia can rapidly provide technical surge support to Pacific power utilities when disasters disrupt electricity networks. The Capability focuse
Humanitarian Deployable Power Restoration Capability
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking tenders for the Humanitarian Deployable Power Restoration Capability. The project aims to maintain a standing roster of qualified electrical line technicians and associated equipment to provide surge support to Pacific power utilities. The closing date for submissions is April 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM Canberra, ACT local time, via Austender. The estimated value is up to $480,000 from July 2026 to June 2028, with potential extensions up to an additional $600,000 through June 2031. An industry briefing is scheduled for March 17, 2026. Tenderers must substantially complete the schedules in attachment 1 of this RFT.
The timeframe for delivery is up to 480,000 from July 2026 to June 2028, with extension options up to an additional 600,000 from July 2028 to June 2031.
The evaluation will be based on the tenderer response schedules.
To submit a tender you should substantially complete the schedules in attachment 1 of this rft.
Attendance at the industry briefing is optional.
The last date for potential tenderers to ask questions of DFAT is Friday 10 April 2026.
Australia - North Pacific Connector - Australia - North Pacific Connector- DFAT, through the Australia - Pacific Partnerships for Aviation ( P4A) program, provides support to the Australia - North Pacific Connector ( Aus- NPC) flight route. Australia is now seeking improved air connectivity with Pacific Island Forum members in the Central and North Pacific through the next phase of the Australia - North Pacific Connector. The North Pacific Connector provides a vital link between the North Pacific and Austra
DFAT seeks proposals for a weekly commercial flight service, capable of carrying at least 75 passengers and 1, 000kg of cargo on each sector, connecting Australia with: Republic of Nauru, Republic of Kiribati Tarawa, Republic of the Marshall Islands Majuro, Federated States of Micronesia Pohnpei, and Republic of Palau Koror. Republic of Nauru Republic of Kiribati Tarawa Republic of the Marshall Islands Majuro Federated States of Micronesia Pohnpei Republic of Palau Koror
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The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking proposals for a weekly commercial flight service connecting Australia with several Pacific Island nations. The service will operate for 24 months with an option to extend for another 24 months. The successful operator must be ready to commence within 180 days of agreement. The estimated value is between AUD 24,000,**** and AUD 48,000,****. The closing date for the tender is April 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM ACT local time. A briefing will be held on March 5, 2026, via Microsoft Teams. Attendance at the briefing is optional. The tender must be submitted via Austender.
The successful operator must be ready to commence within 180 days of agreement with DFAT, with earlier operations preferred.
The evaluation will be based on the tenderer response schedules.
The last date for potential respondents to ask questions of DFAT is March 23, 2026.
The estimated value is from AUD 24,000,**** to 48,000,****.
Design Services for Australian Volunteers Program - Design Services for Australian Volunteers Program- DFAT has a requirement for a design team in developing the next phase of the Australian Volunteers Program. The purpose of the design will be to articulate the framework and delivery mechanism within which the program will be delivered. The design must include sufficient flexibility to adapt to changing needs or strategic priorities, as well as take advantage of opportunities or deal with changing needs as
Provision of design services for Australian Volunteers Program next phase
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