Tender: Cairns Marine Precinct Common User Facility — Co‑Investment for Marine Maintenance Infrastructure

Released 9 days ago

Est. value$30K – $330K
79 days leftCloses Fri, 18 Dec 2026

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Ports North (Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Ltd) is seeking co‑investment partners and proposals in RFP Phase 1 for the Cairns Marine Precinct Common User Facility to develop maritime infrastructure that expands marine vessel maintenance capability and capacity in Far North Queensland. The project aims to support growth of the region’s maritime industry and respond to rising demand for maintenance, repair and overhaul as global vessel fleets expand and age and as sustained investment in Australia’s maritime defence drives long‑term sustainment demand. Ports North has identified a Finance (co‑funded), Design, Build, Operate and Maintain (FDBOM) commercial delivery model as the preferred approach. Closing date: 18/Dec/2026 12:00 PM (UTC+10:00) Brisbane time. Reference: VP526508. Tender categories include Construction & Operation; Electrical, Lighting, Equipment & Services; Engineering; Research & Tech Services; Environmental & Heritage Services; Management Advisory Services; and Marine Transport Products & Services. Contact person: not disclosed.

This opportunity will be most relevant to companies or consortia with experience in financing and delivering large maritime infrastructure under an FDBOM model—such as marine engineering firms, infrastructure investors and operators experienced in ship maintenance and defence sustainment. Key considerations include arranging co‑funding, meeting requirements for long‑term operation and maintenance, and delivering increased maintenance capacity to meet projected industry and defence demand.
Closing
18 Dec 2026
Location
Cairns, QLD
Agency
Far North Queensland Ports Corporation Ltd
Category
Transport & Logistics

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