Tenders/Request for Information (On Behalf) – Tokelau Inter-Atoll Ferry and Haul-Out System (TenderLink ADCENT-1178502)

Request for Information (On Behalf) – Tokelau Inter-Atoll Ferry and Haul-Out System (TenderLink ADCENT-1178502)

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Published: Nov 3, 2026

Updated: Nov 5, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a services contract in the transport and logistics and architecture and engineering sectors, with a focus on Maritime. Located in New Zealand, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through GETS - New Zealand 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

For information purposes only, MFAT advises that TSA Riley has released the following Request for Information (RFI):TSA Riley has issued a Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of the Government of Tokelau and the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT). The RFI seeks information from suppliers with the capability to design, fabricate, test, deliver and commission a passenger, search and rescue, and medical evacuation vessel, together with an associated haul-out system, for the Tokelau Inter-Atoll Ferry Project (TIAFP).Responses are invited from suppliers of:- The vessel;- The haul-out system; or- Both the vessel and haul-out system.Responses from suppliers of sub-components only are not being sought.The RFI is being administered by TSA Riley through TenderLink (reference ADCENT-1178502). Interested suppliers must be registered TenderLink users (registration is free) to access the RFI documentation and submit a response. TSA Riley will not accept responses submitted outside the TenderLink platform. See link here:https://portal.tenderlink.com/adcentre/tenderdetails/2659.762369?checksum=246299425462&sub=1Key dates (New Zealand time):- Supplier questions close: 5.00pm, 13 November 2026 (via the TenderLink Notice Forum)- Responses to questions published by: 20 November 2026- RFI responses close: 5.00pm, 27 November 2026Please note that this RFI is an information-gathering and market-sounding exercise only. It is not a tender and does not constitute a commitment by either the Government of Tokelau or MFAT to undertake any procurement process.Participation in the RFI is not a prerequisite for participation in any future procurement process. Subject to the necessary approvals, a formal procurement process is currently anticipated to commence in March 2027, with contract award targeted for Q2 2027. These indicative timeframes may change.Disclaimer: MFAT is promoting this Request for Information (RFI) on behalf of TSA Riley for information purposes only. The RFI process is being managed by TSA Riley through TenderLink. Suppliers should refer to the contact details provided in the TenderLink listing and direct all questions, requests for clarification, and correspondence to the nominated TSA Riley point of contact. MFAT is not managing the RFI process and will not respond to supplier enquiries regarding the RFI.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from GETS - New Zealand Government and was originally published on November 3, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has issued 47 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 36 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Governance & Public Administration, Energy & Power, and General Supplies & Services. All notices are published for New Zealand. Notices are distributed via GETS - New Zealand Government. Most recent publication: November 3, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Where will the contract be performed?

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

How can I submit a bid?

Visit GETS - New Zealand Government to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions provided by the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in New Zealand. 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 Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.