This is a call for tenders for exploration permits for coal (EPCs) in Queensland, Australia. The tender is for four areas located in the Bowen and Surat basins. Tenderers must be eligible persons and comply with strict confidentiality requirements. The evaluation criteria include the proposed initial work program, financial capability, technical capability, approach to community and landholder consultation, compliance with resources legislation, and compliance with health and safety legislation. Tenders must be lodged through the VendorPanel marketplace before the closing time. Late tenders will not be accepted. The tender process is governed by the Mineral Resources Act **** (MRA) and related regulations.
The last date for tender submission is Thursday, 30 April 2026, at 11:00 am.
The tender application fee is **** fee units, payable via electronic funds transfer. Rent for the first year of the proposed EPC is also required, at a rate of **** ex GST per subblock.
Tenders are evaluated based on the proposed initial work program (40%), financial capability (15%), technical capability (15%), approach to community and landholder consultation and engagement (10%), compliance with resources legislation (10%), and compliance with health and safety legislation (10%).
Eligible persons, defined as an adult, a company, a local government, or an educational institution treated as eligible by the Minister, may submit a tender. Tenderers must also inform the department of any matters that may result in disqualification.
Failure to comply with confidentiality requirements may result in the Minister exercising their discretion to refuse to receive, process, or consider the tender. A preferred tenderer's appointment may be revoked if they fail to comply with certain requirements.
