Airport Facilitation Services – Provision of Contractor Personnel for Meet and Greet Support
About This Opportunity
This is a services contract in the governance and public administration sector. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 6, 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 governance and public administration 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 Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), through Protocol Branch (PRB), requires a supplier to provide appropriate contractor personnel to support the delivery of airport facilitation services.The services will involve the provision of personnel to undertake meet and greet functions at Australian airports, including assisting eligible foreign dignitaries through arrival and departure processes, and providing on-the-ground logistical support in coordination with DFAT and relevant stakeholders.Under the proposed service model, DFAT will retain responsibility for protocol policy, diplomatic liaison, and overall coordination of airport facilitation activities. The contracted personnel will deliver operational support at airports in accordance with DFAT direction.Services will be required on a flexible, ad hoc basis across multiple Australian airports, including both international and domestic movements. The provider will be responsible for recruiting, maintaining, and administering a capable workforce, including associated payroll, insurances, and compliance obligations.The procurement seeks to establish a contractual arrangement that ensures consistent, professional, and reliable facilitation services aligned with DFAT’s operational and diplomatic requirements.
Conditions for Participation:
Tenderers must demonstrate the legal capacity to enter into a contract with the Commonwealth.Tenderers must have appropriate insurances, including workers compensation and public liability insurance.Tenderers must comply with all relevant Work Health and Safety (WHS) obligations.Tenderers must demonstrate capacity to provide personnel who can meet DFAT security and operational requirements.Tenderers must not be subject to any exclusion criteria under the Commonwealth Procurement Rules.
Other Instructions:
The procurement will be conducted via an open approach to market through AusTender.Tenderers must complete all Tender Response Forms as part of their submission.The resulting contract is expected to commence in July 2026 (subject to approvals) and run for an initial period of up to 2 years with extension options.All personnel engaged under the contract must meet DFAT security, WHS, and conduct requirements.A tender briefing may be issued if required, with details provided via AusTender.
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from AusTender - Australian Government and was originally published on June 9, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued 5 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 2 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Transport & Logistics, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via AusTender - Australian Government. Most recent publication: June 9, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
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 6, 2026. You have 12 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Services contract in the Governance & Public Administration 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.
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