The Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) currently owns and maintains 13 ferries within South Australia. Each ferry is removed from the water on a seven-year cycle for inspection, coating refurbishment and any relevant model upgrades to meet standards and standardise the fleet as much as is practicable. Ferries are returned to the Morgan Dockyard slipway for the refurbishment process.

Pressure cleaning, blasting and protective treatment services are required for the minor refit / refurbishment of Ferry 879-028 “Boobook” in accordance with the Marine Safety (Domestic Commercial Vessel) National Law Act 2012 and public safety requirements.

This work forms part of the ongoing River Murray Ferry Refurbishment program, where regular remedial work of ferry hulls is required. The required work involves preparing the hull surface for a new protective coating system i.e., removal of deteriorated paintwork and re-painting of the interior and exterior of the hull.

Please note that there is a site briefing associated with this tender.

Briefings

24C269 - Site Visit/Tender Briefing

A briefing session will be held at Goolwa Marine Services, Tolarno Drive, Hindmarsh Island, South Australia, Australia, 5214 on 2:00 pm 5 December 2024.

Notes: Please be advised that the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (the Department) Supplier Briefing for Contract No.24C269 requires tenderers to:- Wear high visibility vests / shirt; and- Steel capped footwear. To register your attendance, please contact the Procurement Contact person. The briefing session is not mandatory however the Department would encourage you to attend.

A site visit is a pre-requisite to submission and consideration of a bid.