The Port of Townsville is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) for the purchase and removal of a marine asset, the split hopper spoil barge 'Eric Netterfield'. The disposal process will be conducted in a fair, open, and transparent manner. The successful respondent will be responsible for the removal of the vessel, transport and logistics, environmental and safety compliance, management of waste and hazardous materials, and site protection and restoration. The EOI opens on Thursday, 14 May 2026, and closes on Tuesday, 02 June 2026, at 09:00 PM E. South America Standard Time. Supplier queries have the same cutoff date and time.
The bid notice does not specify a delivery deadline for the removal of the vessel.
The bid notice does not specify payment terms.
The bid notice does not specify warranty information.
The evaluation criteria for this request are: 1. Removal methodology, 2. Safety and environmental approach, and 3. Proposed timeframe.
The buyer is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified and interested parties.
The bid notice does not specify penalties.
The bid notice does not mention the possibility of a site visit.
The bid notice does not require sample submission.
The bid notice states that the supplier query cutoff is Tuesday, 02 June 2026, 09:00 PM E. South America Standard Time.
The bid notice does not explicitly state disqualification risks.