Underwater Navigation and Sonar System

Advance notice — not yet open for submissionsExpected tender release: 16 November 2026 — indicative and subject to change

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Overview The Western Australia Police Force (WA Police Force) intends to undertake an Open Tender process to engage a suitably experienced and qualified Contractor for the supply, delivery, integration and commissioning of a Diver-held Underwater Navigation and Sonar System for use by the Water Police Dive Team. Purpose The diver-held system will support a range of operational activities, including marine search and rescue, evidence recovery, underwater search operations and diver safety management. The intended solution is to provide enhanced underwater navigation, real-time sonar imaging, diver tracking and search mapping capabilities to improve operational effectiveness, search accountability and diver safety during subsea operations. Scope The successful Contractor will be required to provide, as applicable: Supply and delivery of the equipment Integration, testing and commissioning of the system Manufacturer warranty support Technical support services Operator and/or maintainer training (as required) Documentation necessary for the operation, maintenance and support of the system On-going system maintenance and repairs services Any ancillary goods and services required to achieve the intended capability Instructions to Tenderers This Early Tender Advice is provided for market awareness and planning purposes only. It does not constitute a commitment by the WA Police Force to proceed with the procurement, and the scope, requirements, procurement approach and anticipated timeframes may change prior to release of any Request document. Interested parties are encouraged to monitor Tenders WA for the release of further information and any associated Request documentation. Enquiries Contact: Dianne Terte Phone: (08) 92621518 Email: dianne.terte@dohw.wa.gov.au

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