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Closes in 38 daysSubmission deadline: 10 December 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Sydney

Tender Overview

ReferenceAntarctic ATM26/863
Issued byDepartment of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
LocationFacility: Davis Research Station, Antarctica Map: View on Google Maps Go to Source Location Western Australia : Perth Metropolitan New South Wales : Sydney Queensland : South East Queensland Victoria : Melbourne South Australia : Adelaide Northern Territory : Greater Darwin Australian Capital Territory Tasmania
CategoryTransportation & Logistics : Marine Transport : Transportation Services : Marine Transport & Products & Services : Stevedoring & Port Services : Vessel Charter

About this tender

Overview The Commonwealth, as represented by the Australian Antarctic Division (AAD) within the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), requires an end-to-end logistical solution comprising a suitable vessel, crew and associated services to undertake a single voyage for the transport of cargo between Australia and Davis Research Station, Antarctica. Scope The scope includes: Provision of a suitable vessel for a single voyage transporting cargo between Australia and Davis Research Station, Antarctica Provision of crew for the voyage Provision of associated services required to deliver the end-to-end logistical solution Instructions to Tenderers Further detail on the requirements for this opportunity can be found in the Statement of Requirement. Enquiries For enquiries relating to ATM 26/863, contact the Contact Officer: Email: contracts@aad.gov.au

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