Cairns Marine Precinct - Common User Facility (CMP-CUF) Co-Investment

Overview Ports North has commenced Request for Proposal (RFP) Phase 1 for the Cairns Marine Precinct - Common User Facility (CMP-CUF) Co-Investment Opportunity. Ports North is seeking a private sector proponent to co-fund, develop, operate and maintain a major maritime infrastructure facility under a long-term arrangement on Ports North-owned land at the Port of Cairns. About Ports North is proposing the development of the Cairns Marine Precinct – Common User Facility, a major maritime infrastructure project, to expand marine vessel maintenance capability and capacity in Far North Queensland to support the continued growth of the region's maritime industry. The proposed facility responds to increasing demand for maritime maintenance, repair, and overhaul services as global vessel fleets expand and age, alongside sustained investment in Australia's maritime defence capability driving long-term sustainment demand. Ports North has identified a Finance (co-funded), Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (FDBOM) commercial delivery model as the most efficient means of Project delivery to successfully facilitate achievement of the Project Objectives. As the Project will benefit from a significant contribution of funds from the Queensland and Commonwealth Governments, the physical facilities coming into existence as a result of the Project will be a common user facility available for use by the operator and customers, including vessel owners and ship maintenance and repair service providers. This RFP follows the successful completion of an Expression of Interest (EOI) process. Participation in the EOI process was not a prerequisite for participation in RFP Phase 1. Ports North welcomes registrations and proposals from organisations that did not participate in the EOI and may be engaging with the opportunity for the first time. Purpose The purpose of this RFP is to elicit proposals from the market that address the Project Objectives and develop the CMP-CUF. Scope The scope includes: Co-funding of the Project Design, construction and commissioning of the CMP-CUF Operation and maintenance of the CMP-CUF on a common user basis Instructions to Tenderers Proposals are being accepted only via the Ansarada CMP-CUF RFP Phase 1 Data Room. Submissions via the Queensland Procurement Solution portal may not be eligible. To participate: Register online via https://www.portsnorth.com.au/ports-north-projects/cairns-marine-precinct Ports North will then provide access to the Ansarada CMP-CUF RFP Phase 1 Data Room Access the RFP documentation within the CMP-CUF RFP Phase 1 Data Room Submit the RFP via the CMP-CUF RFP Phase 1 Data Room prior to 1200 AEST on Friday 18 December 2026 Enquiries Enquiries regarding the procurement process may be directed to cmpenquiry@portsnorth.com.au.