Barge Tenders

The first barge service is scheduled for January 15, 2026, as stated in the bid notice.

Responses to this RFT will be evaluated in accordance with the RFT conditions and against the following nonprice evaluation criteria: 1. company experience in delivering similar services. 2. capacity and suitability of vessels and crew. 3. safety management plan 4. safety and compliance record 5. risk management, whs and contract risk assessment 6. company approach and contribution to: a. environmental sustainability b. local economy c. indigenous engagement d. innovation.

Tenders must comply with the following conditions for participation: the respondent is a legal entity at the closing time. if the respondent is responding to this rfq as a trust, please attach a copy of any relevant trust deeds. the respondent accepts the rfq conditions part b. the respondent agrees, and requires any subcontractors to agree, to abide by the harbour trust supplier code of conduct. the respondent has declared any actual, perceived or potential conflict of interest to the harbour trust. confirmation that neither the respondent organisation, nor any of its directors, have had a judicial decision against them relating to employee entitlements or workplace health and safety. confirmation that neither the respondent organisation, nor any of its directors, have been found to be dishonest, unethical or unsafe. the respondent has completed each part c response schedule, in english. public liability insurance, with cover for 20 million per occurrence, or respondent confirms this level of insurance will be taken out if successful. marine and cargo insurance for 20 million per occurrence covering tug and barge operations including protection and indemnity, hull and machinery, cargo, pollution liability, property, passengers and third parties, or respondent confirms this level of insurance will be taken out if successful. workers compensation insurance. the respondent has attended the mandatory tender briefing.

A RFT briefing will be held as set out in the RFT details: examine the austender terms of use respondents must notify the contact see also paragraphs 11 and 12 below officer of attendees in advance as set ensure that it is financially, operationally out in the rft details.

The deadline for respondent questions is 27th october 2025, 5. 00pm.