GeoPanel Refresh: Category 3 and Sub-category 4B

### 🌏 Tender Overview The Department of Defence (ISG) is issuing a Request for Tender (RFT) for the **GeoPanel Refresh**, specifically targeting **Category 3 (Data Production, Data Translation and Map Production)** and **Sub-category 4B (Hydrographic, Oceanographic, Meteorological and Maritime GEOINT Data and Products)**. This procurement aims to expand existing geospatial intelligence capabilities across Australia. ### 📋 Scope and Requirements - **Category 3:** Focuses on data production, translation, and map production services. - **Sub-category 4B:** Expansion to include specialized maritime, hydrographic, and meteorological GEOINT data. - **Eligibility:** Existing GeoPanel contractors already approved for these categories do not need to re-apply. - **Compliance:** Tenderers must meet strict legal and regulatory requirements, including valid Statements of Tax Record and compliance with the Workplace Gender Equality Act 2012. ### 🗓️ Key Dates and Events - **Industry Briefing:** 22 April 2026, 14:00 AEST (via Microsoft Teams). Registration required by 21 April 2026. - **Closing Date:** 15 May 2026, 2:00 PM (ACT Local Time). ### 📍 Location This opportunity is open to providers across all Australian states and territories (ACT, NSW, VIC, SA, WA, QLD, NT, TAS). ### 🔍 Keywords Geospatial Intelligence, GEOINT, Map Production, Hydrographic Data, Oceanographic Data, Defence Procurement, Data Translation, GeoPanel, Department of Defence.