Design, construct and supply of QPS vessels

Queensland Police Service

Published: Jun 18, 2026

Updated: Jun 25, 2026

Source: vendorpanel_au

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics, information and communication technology and security and defense sectors, with a focus on Maritime and Police. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 15, 2026.

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 the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Queensland Police Service, Water Police (QPS) currently operate a fleet of commercial vessels that provide critical maritime capabilities including patrol, personnel transport, search and rescue support and logistical operations.

QPS is releasing this Invitation to Offer (ITO) to seek submissions from experienced Domestic Commercial Vessel manufacturers for the delivery of a suite of vessels to replace its ageing fleet. Improvements in technology and manufacturing processes means the QPS is seeking to update the fleet to modern standards to comply with regulatory changes in maritime safety, fuel efficiency and environmental compliance.

An industry briefing is being held on 24 June and Supplier should note that in order to submit an offer, they must attend the mandatory industry briefing.

Further details on QPS requirements and the specifications are available in the documents attached.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from VendorPanel Public Tenders and was originally published on June 18, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Queensland Police Service

Queensland Police Service has issued 32 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 23 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Security, Defense & Justice, and Transport & Logistics. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via QTenders Queensland and VendorPanel Public Tenders. Most recent publication: June 18, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

How can I submit a bid?

Visit VendorPanel Public Tenders 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 15, 2026. You have 19 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Queensland Police Service in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies 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.