Request for Proposal - Albany Charter Coach Project
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Tourism WA is inviting proposals to establish and operate a financially sustainable, Albany-based coach charter service from 2027 onwards. Purpose The opportunity responds to identified demand for coach charter services across Albany and the Great Southern, including from the tourism sector, cruise visitation, major events, schools, community groups and regional transport users. Funding The opportunity is supported by up to $1 million in milestone-based funding through Royalties for Regions. Scope Establishment and operation of a financially sustainable, Albany-based coach charter service from 2027 onwards Contractor Requirements Demonstrated capability to establish and operate a sustainable coach charter business Demonstrated how the proposed investment will deliver long-term benefits for Albany, the Great Southern and Western Australia Information Requested Applications must include: A completed Application Form All mandatory and supporting evidence addressing the evaluation criteria All required declarations and certifications Any additional information specified in the Request for Proposal documentation Instructions to Tenderers Interested proponents should carefully review the Prospectus and Evaluation Guidelines and all other Request for Proposal documentation before preparing their submission. Applications must be submitted through the Tenders WA online application portal before the specified closing time. Late submissions, applications submitted by email, or applications lodged by any other means will not be accepted. Proponents are responsible for ensuring that their application is lodged before the closing deadline and includes all mandatory documentation required under the Request for Proposal. Alternatively, responses may be submitted in hardcopy to Department of Housing and Works (2:30pm Closing Only), Djookanup, 16 Parkland Road, Osborne Park, WA, 6017, OFFICE: (08) 65512345. Tender Briefing An online briefing session will be held for this opportunity. Date: Monday 26 October 2026 Time: 4:00 PM Format: Virtual briefing Link: Join online information session Enquiries Contact: Carroll Selwood Phone: (08) 92621700 Email: carroll.selwood@westernaustralia.com
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