Daintree River Ferry and Ferry Service
Tender ID: 575549
Tender Details
Tender Description
Design, Construct and Deliver new Daintree River Cable Ferry.
The new ferry must be capable of transporting minimum 36 standard vehicles on a river crossing.
The ferry design must also allow for transportation of multi-axled vehicles e.g buses, trucks and trucks with trailers, vehicles with caravans.
The new ferry must be 4 lanes wide.
The new ferry must provide for dual loading and unloading.
The successful Tenderer must operate an Interim Ferry Service utilising Douglas Shire Council owned ferry from 1 July 2026 up until the commissioning of their new ferry.
The successful Tenderer will operate the Daintree River Ferry Service from the date their new ferry is commissioned - approximately 1 December 2027 for the period of contract.
The ferry must be capable of also accommodating pedestrians in a separate room to the wheelhouse (max of 6 people).
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Tenders must provide extensive information in relation to their previous experience designing and building of vessels/ferries and previous experience in operating a ferry service in the Response Schedules provided.
Ferry historical statistics will be provided on request and with receipt of the signed Process and Confidentiality Deed Poll (Schedule 18 of the Response Schedules). Please send request through tendering portal.
Location
Category
Electrical Systems & Lighting & Equipment & Services : Electrical Services
Engineering & Research & Technical Based Services : Engineering Consulting Services
Transportation & Logistics : Marine Transport : Transportation Services
Building & Facility Construction & Maintenance Services : Commercial & Industrial Construction Services : Hydraulic Services
Civil Construction Services : Marine Infrastructure
Marine Transport & Products & Services : Vessels
Real Estate & Property Services : Facilities Management Services
Architecture & Urban Design & Planning Services : Architecture
Fire & Safety : Fire Protection Services
