International Merchandise Trade Data

### 🌐 Tender Overview The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) is seeking a provider for **International Merchandise Trade Data**. This Request for Tender (RFT) aims to secure a Data-as-a-Service (DaaS) solution to provide high-granularity, tariff-line level international merchandise trade statistics for economies outside of Australia. ### 📋 Scope and Requirements The successful bidder will provide a comprehensive data platform to support: * **Trade Analysis:** Facilitating Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations and market analysis. * **Briefing Support:** Assisting in the preparation of ministerial and departmental briefings. * **Functional Capabilities:** The system must support multi-dimensional querying, custom aggregations, and user workspaces with configurable permissions. * **Data Delivery:** Reliable, internet-based access via API and data export features, ensuring timely updates from official national authorities. ### 🏢 Eligibility and Terms * **Contract Term:** Maximum of three years, including two optional 12-month extension periods. * **Compliance:** Suppliers must demonstrate full compliance with essential requirements to be considered. * **Service Standards:** High reliability, 24/7 technical support, and adherence to defined uptime levels are mandatory. ### 🔍 Keywords International Trade Data, Merchandise Statistics, DaaS, Data-as-a-Service, Tariff-line Data, Trade Analysis, DFAT, Government Procurement, API Data Services.