Long Term Freight Shipping Services to the Chatham Islands RFP

Details

RFx ID :	31351880
Tender Name :	Long Term Freight Shipping Services to the Chatham Islands RFP
Reference # :
Open Date :	Thursday, 27 March 2025 2:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+13:00)
Close Date  :	Wednesday, 14 May 2025 4:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Tender Type :	Request for Proposals (RFP)
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	25110000 - Marine transport 78101700 - Marine cargo transport 78140000 - Transport services
Regions:	New Zealand
Exemption Reason :	None
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	Bryan Field PMIM@transport.govt.nz .
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The Ministry of Transport is looking to procure ongoing shipping services to the Chatham Islands capable of shipping a range of cargo including general (dry and refrigerated) goods, fuel, livestock, and other consumables.

The procurement’s proposed outcomes are a long-term agreement with a supplier to provide the service, this may require capital investment in upgrading port infrastructure on both the Chathams and the mainland.

The islands are currently served by the 39-year-old Southern Tiare, the vessel is reaching the end of its service life, and the Crown has committed to supporting the Chatham Islands’ community to identify a suitable replacement service.

Please register to this listing and download the RFP and other documentation for full details.