Two School Bus Services in Northern Tasmania

### 🚌 Tender Overview: Northern Tasmania School Bus Services The **Department of State Growth (Tasmania)** is inviting tenders from accredited transport operators to provide essential school bus services in Northern Tasmania. This procurement aims to secure reliable transportation for students to their home area schools. #### 📋 Scope of Work The tender covers two specific contracts: * **Contract 4245:** Whitemore and Hagley (via Carrick) * **Contract 4246:** Whitemore and Prospect, and Hadspen and Hagley #### 🔑 Key Requirements * **Accreditation:** Bidders must be accredited transport operators. * **Compliance:** All applicants must adhere to the conditions for participation detailed in Part A of Attachment 6 of the Request for Tender (RFT). * **Submission:** Electronic submission is mandatory. Hard copy, email, and facsimile submissions will not be accepted. * **Contract Period:** The estimated contract duration is from July 27, 2026, to December 31, 2029. #### 🌍 Procurement Context This is a **covered procurement** subject to multiple international Free Trade Agreements, including the Australia-US, Australia-UK, and the CPTPP. The procuring entity reserves the right to negotiate with tenderers throughout the process. #### 📅 Important Dates * **Opening Date:** May 23, 2026 * **Closing Date:** June 15, 2026, at 2:00 PM **Keywords:** School Bus Services, Tasmania Transport, Government Tender, Student Transportation, Logistics, Northern Tasmania, Department of State Growth.