Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus Franchise 2 (MZF2)

Overview The Department of Transport and Planning (VIC) is inviting suitable organisations to obtain Pre-Qualification to participate in the Metropolitan Zero Emission Bus Franchise 2 (MZF2) procurement process. About The MZF2s represent four new Franchises, to be competitively tendered under a single procurement process, with new operations to commence from 1 July 2028, noting the current contracts expire on 30 June 2028. Purpose The new MZF2s are an important next step under Victoria's Bus Plan, to deliver holistic reform to the bus network across Victoria. Victoria's Bus Plan sets out how Victoria will deliver a more modern, productive, and environmentally sustainable bus network, increasing the number of people choosing to take the bus and delivering simple, safe, reliable, and comfortable journeys. The four new Franchises will bring greater consistency in the commercial arrangements for metropolitan bus contracts, reducing complexity, and enabling the State to more effectively support Victoria's transition to ZEBs and implement further initiatives that improve customer experience and network efficiency under Victoria's Bus Plan. Eligibility Respondents must respond to and satisfy the Pre-Qualification Eligibility Criteria through the Pre-Qualification Phase in order to be invited into the Online Data Room (ODR) to access the MZF2 Request For Tender (RFT) documentation. Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the RFT process. How to Apply Interested parties must refer to the attached document, Invitation for Pre-Qualification, and must complete the Pre-Qualification Form (Attachment 1), which should be submitted electronically via the Buying for Victoria portal by 5:00 pm AEDT on Tuesday, 13 October 2026. Enquiries Contact: Asim Baig, Contractual Email: mzf2@transport.vic.gov.au