Cook Shire Council is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for the management and operation of Nature's Powerhouse facilities within the Cooktown Botanic Gardens. Respondents can propose to manage the entire facility or specific components such as the café, gift shop, visitor information centre, or event spaces. The EOI is for gauging market interest and does not commit the council to an agreement. Submissions are due by 2pm on Wednesday, 5 August 2026, via www. ***. *. * or ***@***. *. * mandatory site inspection RSVP is required by Thursday, 9 July at 3pm. Evaluation criteria include capability, financial viability, and contribution to tourism and community outcomes.
Expressions of Interest must be submitted by no later than 2pm on Wednesday, 5 August 2026. by no later than 2pm on wednesday 5 august 2026
The evaluation criteria include demonstrated capability and experience (30%), financial and operational viability (30%), and contribution to tourism, community outcomes, and visitor experience (40%). demonstrated capability and experience 30financial and operational viability 30contribution to tourism, community outcomes, visitor experience 40
Respondents must be suitably qualified individuals, businesses, community organisations, or consortiums. suitably qualified individuals, businesses, community organisations, or consortiums
A mandatory site inspection requires an RSVP by Thursday, 9 July at 3pm. thursday 9 july @3pm ma i yes rsvp toe no mail cook. id. ov. au
Communications regarding the procurement process must be submitted no later than five calendar days prior to the closing date and time. no later than five 5 calendar daysprior to the closing date and time