Whanganui Jetboat

Details

RFx ID :	34227914
Tender Name :	Whanganui Jetboat
Reference # :
Open Date :	Q2 2026
Indicative RFx Release Date  :	Q2 2026  [?]
Tender Type :	Future Procurement Opportunity (FPO)
Project Status :	Confirmed  [?]
Indicative Total Value :	$100K - $250K  [?]
Expected number of contracts offered :	1
Tender Coverage :	Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :	25000000 - Commercial and Military and Private Vehicles and their Accessories and Components 73000000 - Industrial Production and Manufacturing Services 78000000 - Transportation and Storage and Mail Services 81000000 - Engineering and Research and Technology Based Services
Regions:	Manawatu-Wanganui
Required Pre-qualifications :	None
Contact :	DOC Procurement Team tenders@doc.govt.nz N/A

The Department of Conservation (DOC) intends to request tenders for the supply and delivery of a jetboat to support operations on the Whanganui River within Whanganui National Park.
DOC requires a proven, production-series 5.7m aluminium jetboat and engine, capable of carrying up to 8 passengers, and suited to operating in a remote and demanding river environment. The vessel must be supplied with a trailer and meet all relevant Maritime New Zealand design, construction, and safety standards.

The scope includes design (if applicable), manufacture, fit-out, certification, and delivery of the fully operational vessel to Whanganui, if production is outside of the Whanganui region.

An open Request for Tender (RFT) will be released via GETS. Suppliers will be required to demonstrate technical capability, relevant experience, ability to deliver within the required timeframe, and compliance with specified requirements. Submissions will be evaluated using a two-envelope price and weighted criteria approach.

The successful supplier will deliver the completed vessel, including all required documentation and certifications, by August 2027 or earlier where possible.

DOC is not taking questions at this time. Future Procurement Opportunities are to advise the market of potential upcoming opportunities which may or may not be progressed. If the project is progressed, you will be notified. Any further information about this opportunity will be available on GETS if/when we go to market.