Darwin - Supply and Delivery of Flood Rescue Boats and Trailers for a Period of 12 Months
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About this tender
Overview The Northern Territory Fire and Emergency Service (NTFES) requires a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the supply and delivery of flood rescue boats and trailers for a period of 12 months, for delivery in Darwin. Scope The scope includes: Building and fitting out rescue flood boats (approximately 5 to 6 metres) that meet the NSCV 2D non survey scheme Building boats for level floatation Custom building road registerable trailers to suit each vessel Fitting the necessary equipment to effectively serve the community in a mobile role Ensuring tow capacity does not exceed 3.5T Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in building and fitting out rescue flood boats and trailers Instructions to Tenderers Lodgement details: Electronic lodgement using the eLodgement facility Faxing to Darwin tenders office on +61 8 8999 1935 No additional documents are required to be provided. Enquiries Technical enquiries: Call 08 8944 0911 (if outside Australia call +61 8 8944 0911)
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