The Australian Watercraft and Seaboats Panel - The Australian Watercraft and Seaboats Panel- Seaboats and watercraft are critical capability enablers for the Australian Defence Force, supporting rescue and recovery, personnel and equipment transfer, boarding operations, force protection activities, and a range of specialist maritime missions. Defence is establishing the Australian Watercraft and Seaboats Standing Offer Panel to create a streamlined and strategic procurement mechanism for the acquisition of
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Defence is establishing a standing offer panel for seaboats and small watercraft. The panel covers design, integration, manufacturing, and sustainment support. Tender closes 9 November 2026. An industry briefing will be held in Sydney on 25 August 2026. Submissions via AusTender. Contact: opss. seaboats@defence. gov. au.
Darwin - Panel Contract for the Supply and Delivery of Vessel Packages and Marine Equipment for a Period of 36 Months - The Northern Territory Police Force ( NTPF) and the Northern Territory Fire and Emergency Services ( NTFES) have a requirement for a panel of qualified providers to supply and deliver marine vessel, outboard motors and boat trailer packages for a period of 36 months.
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Panel contract for 36 months to supply vessel packages, outboard motors, and boat trailers to the Northern Territory Police Force. Delivery to Peter McAulay Centre, Berrimah. Best value criterion based on price, delivery time and specifications. Deadline 6 Nov 2026, electronic lodgement only. Contact: ***@***. *. *, 08 **** ****.
close date 2. 00 pm Australian Central Standard Time ACST Friday, 6 November 2026
20 payment upon receipt of an official order with the balance upon delivery
manufacturers standard warranty shall apply to all goods supplied under the contract
selection will be based on the panelist offering the best value for territory outcome in relation to price, proposed delivery timeframe and ability to meet the required specifications
Darwin - Supply and Delivery of Flood Rescue Boats and Trailers for a Period of 12 Months - The Northern Territory, Fire and Emergency Service ( NTFES) requires a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to build and fit out Rescue Flood Boats (~ 5- 6m) that meet NSCV 2D non survey scheme, built for level floatation with road registerable trailers custom built to suit each vessel with the necessary equipment to effectively serve the community in a mobile role. Tow capacity should not exceed 3. 5T.
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Supply, delivery and fit?out of flood rescue boats (rescue, supply, utility, coastal) and custom trailers for 12 months. Tender closes **** 2:00?pm ACST. Award based on price, past performance, local content, capacity, timeliness and scope. Delivery to Peter Mcaulay Centre, Darwin. Minimum 12?month warranty. Contact NTG procurement.
close date 2. 00 pm Australian Central Standard Time Thursday 12 November 2026
payment will be made in accordance with the conditions of contract
warranty period minimum 12 month full defect and malfunction warranty
**** Estate Precinct ( B060 Refurbishment) - JCU ( The Principal) intends to refurbish Building 060 within the Estate Precinct located at Bebegu Yumba campus in order to accommodate the relocation of the Boating and Diving department. The Contractor shall undertake the design development, certification, refurbishment works, service modifications, commissioning and handover of the facility under a Medium Works Contract. The Principal will provide: o Architectural Sketch Design. o JCU General Preliminaries
Refurbishment of Building 060 at the Estate Precinct, Bebegu Yumba Campus, James Cook University Design development, certification, refurbishment works, service modifications, commissioning and handover of the facility under a medium works contract
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Refurbishment of Building 060 at JCU Bebegu Yumba campus for relocation of boating and diving department. Contractor to undertake design development, certification, refurbishment works, service modifications, commissioning and handover. Mandatory tender briefing on 17 September 2026. Tenders close 6 October 2026 5pm AEST via Vendor Panel. Evaluation includes mandatory criteria (insurance, modern slavery, supplier code of conduct, referee reports) and qualitative criteria (local content, capability, methodology, HSE, sustainability). No public opening. Offers valid 120 days.
The tenderer's offer will be evaluated against criteria including local content, capability, methodology, health safety, economic and local benefits, and environmental sustainability. jcu is not evaluating offers on the sole criterion of price.
Mandatory criteria include insurance compliance, modern slavery compliance, supplier code of conduct compliance, and previous performance or referee reports verified. mandatory criteria insurance compliance modern slavery compliance supplier code of conduct compliance previous performance andor referee reports verified
The tender briefing is mandatory. maximum number of personnel to attend 2 mandatory or recommended mandatory
Concerns or complaints about the tender process can be raised via email with the Manager, Strategic Procurement. concerns or complaints by tenderers about how jcu has conducted this tender process can be raised via email with the manager, strategic procurement
Tenderers who canvas support from JCU employees will be disqualified. any tenderer who directly or indirectly canvasses support from an employee, contractor, council member or agent of jcu will be disqualified
Australian Border Force ( ABF) Ships Boats ( ASBs) - Panel Establishment - To establish a Deed of Standing Offer for the provision of ASBs- To establish a Deed of Standing Offer for the provision of Australian Border Force ( ABF) Ships Boats ( ASBs)
Establishment of a Deed of Standing Offer for the provision of Australian Border Force ( ABF) Ships Boats ( ASBs) Provision of proven in- service vessel design ASBs, including support services, technical artefacts, documentation, training materials, and sustainment products under a Deed of Standing Offer with official orders
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RFT to establish a Deed of Standing Offer with a single supplier for ABF Ships Boats (ASBs). Initial order of 12 ASBs expected, with up to approximately 37 ASBs total over the term. ASBs must be proven in-service design, meet NSCV Class 2C and SOLAS requirements. Tenders due 17 Nov 2026. Industry briefing via Microsoft Teams on 13 Oct 2026; attendees must nominate by 12 Oct 2026. Conditions for participation include valid statements of tax record. Electronic lodgement via AusTender.
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