The NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), through NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service (NPWS) with the support of the Lord Howe Island Board is delivering the Lord Howe Island Critical Infrastructure Program (Program). Further information on the Program is available here.
DCCEEW, through NPWS with the support of the Lord Howe Island Board, has released a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for suitable entities to participate in an Invitation for Expression of Interest for the New Marine Vessel & Operations project, a critical step in delivering the Program.
The project, which will deliver a suitable marine freight service to Lord Howe Island to the meet the needs of residents, businesses and tourists, comprises two packages, being:
- the design, build and delivery of a new modern marine vessel (Package 1); and
- operations and maintenance of a marine freight service to Lord Howe Island for a nominated period (Package 2).
The Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI) is advertised via the buy NSW Tenders (formerly known as eTendering) website here.
Further information on how to access the Invitation for Expression of Interest document and to submit an EOI, as well as ask any clarifications, is provided in the buy NSW Tenders notice.
The EOI closed 3pm Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) on Friday 23 August 2024.