Fisheries Offshore Patrol Vessel including boarding vessel (RHIB) Design, Scope Development and Cons

Brief

The Department of Primary Industries are seeking proposals for the Design, Scope Development and Construction of a fisheries offshore patrol vessel (minimum 18m), including a RHIB boarding vessel. The new vessel will be used to conduct offshore patrols for approximately ten days duration, covering approximately 700 nautical miles per trip. A cruising speed of 20 knots is sought. An operational range of 700 nautical miles for up to 10 days at sea is required due to the remote area of operation and short notice complaint response. Provisioning and capacity for this range is required. The vessel will require the capability to accommodate up to 5 officers for up to 10 days at sea and averaging 100 days at sea annually. A hydraulic stern ramp will be required to launch and retrieve a boarding vessel – RHIB. The boarding vessel is required to safely operate up to 20 nautical miles from the mother vessel in offshore waters with up to four persons onboard. Both vessels are to be fitted with modern, commercial-grade marine electronics suitable for offshore and reef navigation, including radar, GPS, depth sounders, satellite communications, infrared camera systems and CCTV systems (main vessels). The contract requirements are specified in Attachment 1 - Statement of Requirement INDUSTRY BRIEFING: This RFP has an option industry briefing via Microsoft Teams at 11.30am on Wednesday, 5 November 2025. Suppliers will be issued with a meeting link closer to the date and time. Two representatives per company will be permitted to attend. Please register for the briefing via email no later than 10.00am, Monday, 3 November 2025 via [email protected]; The following registration details are required: company name; name, e-mail and contact number for each attendee.