Transwa - Albany to Hopetoun (via Ravensthorpe)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The Public Transport Authority (WA), through Transwa, is seeking a suitably qualified contractor to provide a passenger transport service on its behalf between Albany and Hopetoun, via Ravensthorpe, and return. About Transwa is the regional arm of the Public Transport Authority (PTA) and is the direct provider of public transport services to meet the needs of regional Western Australia. Scope Provision of a passenger transport service between Albany and Hopetoun (via Ravensthorpe) and return on behalf of Transwa Operation of the service currently scheduled once per week, irrespective of passenger numbers Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified to provide a passenger transport service on behalf of Transwa Enquiries Contact: Rachel Anderson Phone: (08) 93265488 Email: rachel.anderson@pta.wa.gov.au
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