Metals - Future Fleet Program
Tender Overview
About this tender
Transport for NSW is seeking suppliers or manufacturers of metals and metal products for the rail industry through the Future Fleet Program. This opportunity covers supply or manufacture of steel, aluminium, copper, and brass across New South Wales, including regions in the Central West, Far North Coast, Far West, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murray, New England, Orana, Riverina, Southern Highlands, and Sydney.
Frequently asked questions
- The program requires supply or manufacture of steel, aluminium, copper, and brass for rail industry applications.
- Transport for NSW is the managing agency for the Metals - Future Fleet Program.
- The submission deadline for this opportunity is 31 March 2027.
- The program covers all of New South Wales, including Central West, Far North Coast, Far West, Hunter, Illawarra, Mid North Coast, Murray, New England, Orana, Riverina, Southern Highlands, and Sydney regions.
- The reference number for this tender is 615360.
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