The Queensland Police Service (QPS) is seeking experienced domestic commercial vessel manufacturers to design, construct, and supply a suite of vessels to replace its ageing fleet. The opportunity includes various categories of Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) and cabin vessels. Suppliers must attend a mandatory industry briefing session on June 24, 2026. Offers must be submitted electronically by 2:00 PM AEST on July 15, 2026. Evaluation will consider technical solution, operational requirements, customer support, capacity, local content, and value for money. Compliance with Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) standards and the Queensland Charter for Local Content is required. Offers must remain valid for 120 days.
Offers must be lodged by 2:00 PM AEST on Wednesday, 15 July 2026.
Comprehensive warranties for vessels and equipment are required, including support and service. Comprehensive warranties for vessels and equipment that include support and service.
Offers will be evaluated based on a three-gate process: mandatory criteria, ability to meet requirements (technical solution, operational fit, support, capacity, local content, local manufacturing), and value for money (price and non-price factors).
Suppliers must demonstrate adherence to the Queensland Government Supplier Code of Conduct, attend the industry briefing, provide financial information, and commit to providing UVI numbers for each vessel. a supplier warrants adherence to the queensland government supplier code of conduct
The evaluation process may involve site visits. he evaluation process may also involve discussions with suppliers, references, financial and corporate checks, a demonstration from shortlisted suppliers andorsite visit assessment.
The closing date for supplier questions is 2:00 PM AEST on 8 July 2026.
A supplier may be disqualified for breaching warranties, such as engaging in anti-competitive conduct or having a conflict of interest. he customer may, in its absolute discretion but is not required to, immediately disqualify a supplier from the invitation process, or terminate the contract with the supplier