Tenders/2027-034 Port to Mossman PCN

2027-034 Port to Mossman PCN

Douglas Shire Council

Published: Oct 22, 2026

Updated: Oct 22, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a works contract in the transport and logistics and urban development and housing sectors, with a focus on Maritime, Logistics and Freight. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through VendorPanel Public Tenders, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for civil works in the transport and logistics sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

This project aims to engage a suitability qualified design consultant to undertake a planning assessment of the proposed construction and implementation of new off-road provisions for safe cycling between Port Douglas and Mossman in Far North Queensland. Douglas Shire Council and community have expressed an interest in repurposing the existing cane rail corridor between Port Douglas and Mossman Townships. The purpose of this planning works is to provide a clear path of what alignments are feasible, the condition state of the existing rail infrastructure proposed to be repurposed, costs and additional works required to position the council to seek or provide funding for additional stages including detailed design and ultimately construction of a new active transport path.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from VendorPanel Public Tenders and was originally published on October 22, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Douglas Shire Council

Douglas Shire Council has issued 11 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Construction & Civil Works, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via VendorPanel Public Tenders. Most recent publication: October 22, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in Australia. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

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Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Douglas Shire Council in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Works contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.