The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) requires the design, construction, supply, and delivery of a new fit for purpose Small (12-15m) Research Vessel, a vessel Tender, and a compatible boat lifting dock (Air Dock).

The purpose of this invitation is to seek expressions of interest (EOI) from Vessel Constructors to provide a Vessel that will enable continued support for AIMS marine operations through its small vessel fleet in Townsville, QLD, which supports a wide variety of research and maintenance teams.

The Vessel is intended to be used in the vicinity of Townsville to access islands, reefs, moorings, marinas, wharfs, jetties, estuaries, shipwrecks, beaches, and lagoons. The Vessel will be used for launch and retrieval of scientific equipment, diving, towing, and vessel transfers to larger research and charter vessels.

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Evaluation Criteria

The evaluation criteria are described in the Invitation for Expression of Interest documentation.

Minimum Form and Content Requirements

The minimum form and content requirements are described in the Invitation for Expression of Interest documentation.

Conditions for Participation:

The conditions for participation are described in the Invitation for Expression of Interest documentation.

Timeframe for Delivery:

The indicative program milestones are:

• EOI Publish Date - 5 July 2024
• EOI Close Date & Time - 9 August 2024
• Notify shortlisted applicants - August 2024
• Request for Tender (RFT) release - September 2024
• Closing Date for RFT - November 2024
• Notify Unsuccessful Tenderers - January 2024
• Contract Start Date - January 2024

Address for Lodgement: Tender responses are to be submitted electronically via the AusTender website www.tenders.gov.au using the 'Lodgement Page' link on this tender notification.