The Australian Watercraft and Seaboats Panel

Department of Defence - DSRG

Published: Aug 15, 2026

Updated: Aug 15, 2026

Source: AusTender - Australian Government

About This Opportunity

This is a framework agreement contract in the transport and logistics and general supplies sectors, with a focus on Maritime. Located in Australia, Pacific & Oceania, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before November 2, 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 framework agreement in the transport and logistics sector. Framework agreements establish terms for recurring procurement over a defined period. Selected firms are called upon as needs arise, making this a longer-term engagement opportunity. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.

Description

The Australian Watercraft and Seaboats Panel --- Extracted from documents --- To access this element change to forms mode OFF Home Current ATM View - PBSS/RFT/92347/1 Current ATM View - PBSS/RFT/92347/1 The Australian Watercraft and Seaboats Panel Contact Details Special Projects Project Director Email Address : opss.commercial@defence.gov.au ATM Documents Lodgement Page ATM ID : PBSS/RFT/92347/1 Agency : Department of Defence - DSRG Category : 25111700 - Military watercraft Close Date & Time : 2-Nov-2026 9:00 am (ACT Local Time) Show close time for other time zones Publish Date : 13-Aug-2026 Location : ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS ATM Type : Request for Tender Multi Agency Access : Yes Multi Agency Access Type : All Agencies Panel Arrangement : Yes Multi-stage : No Description : Seaboats and watercraft are critical capability enablers for the Australian Defence Force, supporting rescue and recovery, personnel and equipment transfer, boarding operations, force protection activities, and a range of specialist maritime missions. Defence is establishing the Australian Watercraft and Seaboats Standing Offer Panel to create a streamlined and strategic procurement mechanism for the acquisition of seaboats and small watercraft. The Panel is intended to provide Defence and other Commonwealth agencies with access to a small number of experienced Australian suppliers capable of designing, integrating, manufacturing, and supporting watercraft capabilities. The Panel is expected to cover the majority of Defence's requirements for seaboats and watercraft, reducing procurement lead times and providing a consistent contracting framework for future acquisitions. Defence is seeking to leverage Australian industrial capability by establishing long-term relationships with suppliers that can deliver platform integration, technical data, and ongoing sustainment support. The Request for Tender has been developed using ASDEFCON contracting templates and includes both Panel establishment requirements and immediate procurement opportunities through identified Tasking Statements. Other Instructions : An industry briefing will be conducted in Sydney CBD commencing at 1:00pm on 25 August 2026. Representatives of prospective tenderers will be limited to a maximum of two individuals Nominations to attend the briefing and/or to receive the minutes of the briefing are to be forwarded in writing to the Contact Officer by 5pm AEST 20 August 2026. Venue details will be provided to nominated tenderer representatives prior to the event. Conditions for Participation : As per the Conditions of Tender Timeframe for Delivery : N/A Address for Lodgement : Submissions via AusTender Contact Details Special Projects Project Director Email Address : opss.commercial@defence.gov.au ATM Documents Lodgement Page

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from AusTender - Australian Government and was originally published on August 15, 2026. Last refreshed today. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Department of Defence - DSRG

Department of Defence - DSRG has issued 116 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 21 currently open and 0 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Construction & Civil Works, Governance & Public Administration, and Security, Defense & Justice. All notices are published for Australia. Notices are distributed via AusTender - Australian Government. Most recent publication: August 15, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

When does this tender close?

The submission deadline is November 2, 2026. You have 79 days left to prepare and submit your proposal to the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Department of Defence - DSRG in Australia. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Framework agreement 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.