Warehouse and Distribution Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Department of Home Affairs is seeking a provider for warehouse and distribution services. The scope includes third-party logistics (3PL) warehousing, inventory management, and distribution/logistics capabilities. Services are required across multiple locations spanning Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania. Providers ideally have government supply experience.
Frequently asked questions
- The Department of Home Affairs requires 3PL warehousing, inventory management, and distribution/logistics capabilities.
- The Department of Home Affairs is the procuring agency.
- The tender reference number is HOMEAFFAIRS/2217/APP.
- Services are required across multiple locations in Western Australia, New South Wales, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia, Northern Territory, Australian Capital Territory, and Tasmania.
- This tender is categorised under Transportation & Logistics and Warehousing & Storage Services.
- Providers with government supply experience are preferred, ideally NSW-based SMEs.
How to respond to this tender
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