The Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) is Australia’s tropical marine research agency that helps governments, industry and the wider community to make informed decisions about the management of Australia’s marine estate. As capability in autonomous marine vessels increases and gains greater applications world wide, Australian government agencies also look to autonomy as a possible solution for a persistent presence in the ocean that can provide a reliable stream of information.
This week we look at an Invitation to Register Interest (IRI) issued by AIMS, proposing to procure the development and subsequent manufacture of a small number of Autonomous Surface Vessels (ASVs). The general scope of works is to develop and manufacture a small number of ASVs. Each ASV must address a set of Essential use cases as a minimum as follows:
In addition, AIMS has determined a set of desirable use cases that include: Extended Station Keeping and Water Sampling, and Underway Water Sampling.
Its important to note that this IRI is not a request for tender, but only a preliminary information seeking exercise to gauge market interest and capability to meet the requirement. However, should AIMS chose to progress to a Request For Tender, it will only invite those shortlisted from the IRI. The intention is to shortlist a maximum of 5 applicants.
The Closing date for IRI submissions is 28 Oct 2021. It is anticipated that should the procurement progress, a Request for Tender would be released around 30 Jan 2022.
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Building, Construction and Civil Works
ICT & Communications
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Insights and Analytics | Extended to 15 Oct 21 | 2 Sep, Online | Australian Taxation Office | RFT |
| For the Provision of a Digital Experience Platform | 13 Oct 21 | 27 Sep, Online | Australian Taxation Office | RFT |
| Provision of a Primary Systems Integrator to Trial an Integrated Drone Surveillance System | Extended to 27 Oct 21 | 15 Sep, online | Airservices Australia | RFP |
| Respect At Work | 15 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Human Rights Commission | RFT |
| Provision of Satellite AIS Services | 21 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Maritime Safety Authority | RFT |
| SPC 3961 Provision of an ATO Online Survey Tool | 25 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Taxation Office | RFT |
| Autonomous Surface Vessels | 29 Oct 21 | NA | Australian Institute of Marine Science | EOI |
Defence & National Security
Community Services
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Agent Services – Burketown Qld | 18 Oct 21 | N/A | Services Australia | EOI |
| Defence Member and Family Support Helpline Services | 11 Nov 21 | N/A | Department of Defence - DSRG | RFT |
Education/Training
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Capability Analyst Training Courses - Design, Development and Delivery | 11 Oct 21 | N/A | Defence - ISG | RFT |
| RFT for the Provision of Language Training Services | 25 Oct 21 | N/A | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | RFT |
| RFT for the Provision of Language Training Services | 25 Oct 21 | N/A | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | RFT |
| Skills Development Program - Phase 2 | 1 Nov 21 | N/A | Department of Health | RFT |
Engineering & Architecture
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Road Design at Christmas Island National Park | 1 Nov 21 | N/A | Director of National Parks | RFT |
Finance/Economics/Auditing
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Provision of data for securities listed on Australian stock exchanges and managed investments | 29 Oct 21 | N/A | Services Australia | RFT |
Health
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Notification to industry for RFT JLC21-005 (Class 8 Contract) | Notice | TBC | Defence - DSRG | Notice |
| Development of a National Consumer Engagement Strategy for Preventive Health | Notice | TBC | Department of Health | Notice |
| Biological Sample Storage Facility | 11 Oct 21 | N/A | CSIRO | RFT |
| Early Intervention – Triage and Treatment Program | 12 Oct 21 | N/A | Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources | RFT |
| Request for Information – Operating and Funding Models for the Electronic Prescribing Ecosystem | 14 Oct 21 | N/A | Department of Health | RFI |
| Pre and Post Travel Health Services and Occupational Medical Services | 15 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Federal Police | RFI |
| SHS: Health Technical Advisory Services – Specialist Health Service | 15 Oct 21 | 29 Sep, Online | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | EOI |
| Health- and Pharmaco-economics National Technical Services | 26 Oct 21 | N/A | Cancer Australia | RFT |
| The Vaccine Administration Partners Program | 12 Nov 21 | RFT | Department of Health | RFT |
Human Resources
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Self-Employment Services 2022–27 Consultation Paper | Notice | Online in Dec | Department of Education, Skills and Employment | Notice |
| Request for Proposal for the New Employment Services Model 2022 | 22 Oct 21 | Available online | Department of Education, Skills and Employment | RFP |
| Global Remuneration Data and Related Human Resource Services | 26 Oct 21 | N/A | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | RFT |
Management Advisory/Market Research
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Industry Update – Management Advisory Services for the Australian Government | Notice | N/A | Department of Finance | Notice |
| Request for Information – Operating and Funding Models for the Electronic Prescribing Ecosystem | 14 Oct 21 | N/A | Department of Health | RFI |
| Australia Awards Indonesia | 14 Oct 21 | N/A | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | EOI |
| SHS: Health Technical Advisory Services – Specialist Health Service | 15 Oct 21 | 29 Sep, Online | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | EOI |
| Austrade International Media Buy | 20 Oct 21 | NA | Austrade | RFT |
| Australia India Infrastructure Forum | 20 Oct 21 | 7 oct, Onlie | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | RFT |
| Independent Review of the Murray-Darling Basin Authority Joint Programs Work Plan and Budget | 25 Oct 21 | TBC | Murray-Darling Basin Authority | EOI |
| Review of APVMA Security Functions | 25 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority | RFQ |
| Papua New Guinea - Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 2 (TSSP2) | 27 Oct 21 | NA | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | EOI |
| Papua New Guinea Institutional Partnerships Program | 28 Oct 21 | TBC | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | RFT |
| Provision of Services to Undertake Consumer Experience Interviews | 1 Nov 21 | N/A | Department of Health | RFT |
| NATIONAL CONSUMER ENGAGEMENT STRATEGY FOR PREVENTIVE HEALTH | 4 Nov 21 | N/A | Department of Health | RFT |
| Pacific Women Lead Enabling Services | 12 Nov 21 | N/A | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade - Australian Aid Program | RFT |
Marketing/Media/Comms
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Branded Publication 2022-2024 | 28 Oct 21 | TBC | Grains Research and Development Corporation | RFT |
| Graphic Design and Creative Services Retainer | 29 Oct 21 | N/A | National Gallery of Australia | RFT |
Scientific/Environmental Research, Goods & Services
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| BRIGHT Nanoprobe PDS | Extended to 25 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | RFT |
| Provision and Operation of a Noise and Flight Path Monitoring System (NFPMS) at various Defence airfields 2022-2027 | 12 Oct 21 | N/A | Defence - DSRG | EOI |
| Monitoring and review of PFAS remediation research | 18 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Research Council | RFT |
| Climatology Services for COSPPac EAR Watch Expansion | 25 Oct 21 | N/A | Bureau of Meteorology | RFQ |
| ALLOY DRUMS | 28 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Nuclear Science and Technology Organisation | RFT |
| Autonomous Surface Vessels | 29 Oct 21 | N/A | Australian Institute of Marine Science | EOI |
| NGTF- Multi-Function Aperture Technology Phase 2 | 18 Nov 21 | N/A | Defence - DSRG | RFP |
| Southern Positioning Augmentation Network Geostationary Earth Orbit Payload – 01 (SGP-01) | 10 Dec 21 | 19 Oct, Online | Geoscience Australia | RFT |
Miscellaneous Goods & Services
Transport (Air, Sea, Land)
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Bus Shuttle Services | 25 Oct 21 | N/A | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | RFT |
| Provision of Mailroom, Airfreight and Freight Services | 5 Nov 21 | 11 Oct, online | Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade | RFT |
Multi-Use Lists
| Opportunity | Closing Date | Industry Briefs | Department | ATM |
| Invitation to provide Day Procedure Centre Services to the Veteran Community | 30 Jun 22 | N/A | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | MUL |
| Private Hospital Services | 30 Jun 22 | N/A | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | MUL |
| Supply of Medical Grade Footwear to eligible persons | 30 Jun 22 | N/A | Department of Veterans’ Affairs | MUL |
| Digital Marketplace Panel | 23 Feb 23 | N/A | Digital Transformation Agency | MUL |
