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.