Shute Harbour Marine Facility - Commercial Occupancy Opportunities - Pontoon 1 & 2
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Whitsunday Regional Council invites tenders for commercial usage opportunities at the Shute Harbour Marine Facility, covering Pontoon 1 and Pontoon 2. Scope This Request for Tender (RFT) seeks submissions for commercial usage agreements covering: Marina Berths Passenger Service Desks, including Check-in Desks and Ticket Booths Storage Spaces Commercial usage agreements will incorporate operational, safety, performance and revenue provisions consistent with Council's marine facility management framework. Instructions to Tenderers Tenderers may submit for one or more Parts, subject to the requirements of this RFT. Council may award one or more Parts to a single tenderer and retains discretion in the allocation and management of areas and services. Contract Terms and Conditions Leases are anticipated to commence from 1 December 2026 Initial term of three (3) years Two (2) further one (1) year option terms, exercisable at Council's discretion
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