Provision of the Karratha Regional Town Bus Services

### 🚌 Tender Overview: Karratha Regional Town Bus Services The **Public Transport Authority (PTA)** of Western Australia is inviting tenders for the provision of regional town bus services in **Karratha**. This contract is set to commence on **1st January 2027**, following the expiration of the current service agreement on 31 December 2026. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be responsible for comprehensive transport operations, including: * **Bus Operations:** Provision of regional town bus services within the Karratha area. * **Maintenance:** Ongoing maintenance and mechanical servicing of approved buses. * **Revenue Management:** Collection of gross cash fare revenue on behalf of the PTA. * **Facilities:** Meeting all obligations associated with depot leases. ### ⚠️ Mandatory Requirements Participation in this tender is strictly contingent upon attendance at a **Mandatory Briefing, Depot, and Bus Inspection Session**. * **Date:** 14 April 2026, 11:00 AM * **Location:** 1957 Pyramid Road, Karratha * **Registration:** Must register interest with Jenna Hambleton by 10:00 AM, 9 April 2026. * **Safety:** Attendees must provide their own high-visibility vests and enclosed footwear. Failure to attend this session will result in automatic exclusion from the tender process. ### 📅 Key Dates * **Submission Deadline:** 21 May 2026, 11:00 AM This opportunity is ideal for experienced transport operators with the capability to manage regional fleet maintenance and public transit logistics. Keywords: **Bus Services**, **Public Transport**, **Karratha**, **Fleet Maintenance**, **Regional Transport**, **PTA**.