Shute Harbour Marine Facility - Commercial Occupancy Opportunities - Pontoon 1 & 2 - Whitsunday Regional Council ( Council) invites tenders for commercial usage opportunities at the Shute Harbour Marine Facility. This Request for Tender ( RFT) seeks submissions for commercial usage agreements covering Marina Berths, Passenger Service Desks ( including Check- in Desks and Ticket Booths), and Storage Spaces. Commercial usage agreements will incorporate operational, safety, performance and revenue provisions c
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Whitsunday Regional Council invites tenders for commercial usage agreements at Shute Harbour Marine Facility. Opportunities include marina berths, passenger service desks, and storage spaces. Agreements will cover operational, safety, performance, and revenue provisions. Leases are expected to commence from December 1, 2026, for an initial term of three years with two one-year option terms. Tenderers must comply with operational requirements, including core hours, safety certifications, insurance (minimum $20 million public liability), and reporting obligations. Key performance indicators will be monitored, including customer service, marine terminal rules compliance, and reporting timeliness. Passenger fees and infrastructure levies are reviewed annually.
The tender closes on Wednesday, 12 August 2026, at 01:00 AM E. South America Standard Time.
Commercial usage agreements will incorporate revenue provisions. Passenger fees and infrastructure levies are reviewed annually and will apply from July 1 of the relevant financial year. Collection, reporting, and remittance obligations will be set out in the commercial occupancy agreement.
Operators must hold all required marine safety certifications and approvals, maintain current vessel registration and survey certification, and maintain public liability insurance with a minimum cover of $20 million per occurrence.
Minimum operational performance requirements, maximum idle periods, and any applicable idle infrastructure charges are outlined in the commercial occupancy agreement. Breaching KPI targets beyond six months may result in notices being issued.
Failure to comply with operational requirements, including maintaining required certifications and insurance, could lead to disqualification.
ENDEAVOUR RIVER, CHARLOTTE STREET, COOKTOWN - Design and Construction of Small Craft Pontoon - Design and construct a new gangway access pontoon that is durable and capable of withstanding debris impact during flood events and provide adequate berthing facilities for the dinghies on all sides. - Minor Infrastructure Contract - Construct Only
Design and construction of small craft pontoon Design and construct a new gangway access pontoon that is durable and capable of withstanding debris impact during flood events and provide adequate berthing facilities for the dinghies on all sides.
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Design and construction of a small craft pontoon at Endeavour River, Charlotte Street, Cooktown. The pontoon must be durable, withstand debris impact during flood events, and provide berthing for dinghies. This is a construct-only contract. Tender details are active, and applications require login to etender. For project-specific enquiries, contact Senarath Weerakoon via email or phone.
Civil Contracting - Berth Works - Suppliers are invited by The Port of Townsville ( the Port) to submit an offer for **** for the provision of civil contracting works as specified in Schedule 2 - Scope of Work. The Port is committed to advancing the economic, environmental and social objectives including maximising local supplier opportunities to participate in business, supporting regional and remote economies, and doing business with ethically, environmentally and socially responsible suppliers. - Sc
Civil Contracting - Berth Works - Suppliers are invited by The Port of Townsville ( the Port) to submit an offer for **** for the provision of civil contracting works as specified in Schedule 2 - Scope of Work. The Port is committed to advancing the economic, environmental and social objectives including maximising local supplier opportunities to participate in business, supporting regional and remote economies, and doing business with ethically, environmentally and socially responsible suppliers. - Sc
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