AIMS NT Small Research Vessel Replacement
About This Opportunity
Australia procurement, transport & logistics: AIMS NT Small Research Vessel. Issued by Australian Institute of Marine Science. Submission deadline Jun 2026.
This is a services contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 10, 2026.
Published through AusTender - Australian Government, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for services in the transport and logistics sector. Service contracts are typically evaluated on both technical quality and price, and may require bidders to demonstrate relevant experience and qualified personnel. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) requires the design, construction, supply, and delivery of a new fit for purpose small research vessel (the “Vessel”) to be delivered to AIMS Darwin, Northern Territory.The purpose of this Request for Tender (RFT) is to seek tender responses from Vessel Constructors to provide a Vessel that will enable continued support for AIMS marine operations through its small vessel fleet in the Northern Territory, which supports a wide variety of research and maintenance teams.The Vessel is intended to be used across all marine, estuarine and river systems across the Northern Territory. The Vessel will be used for launch and retrieval of scientific equipment, scientific surveys, towing, and vessel transfers to larger research and charter vessels.
Conditions for Participation:
Refer RFT Preconditions and Conditions of Tender.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from AusTender - Australian Government and was originally published on April 27, 2026. Last refreshed 6 days ago. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Australian Institute of Marine Science
Australian Institute of Marine Science has issued 3 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via AusTender - Australian Government. Most recent publication: April 27, 2026.
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What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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?
Visit AusTender - Australian Government to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.
When does this tender close?
The submission deadline is July 10, 2026. You have 15 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Australian Institute of Marine Science in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
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