Manly Fast Ferry operator: NSW Government puts tender to market

The tender was announced recently with the government calling on "genuine public transport operators", who have the capacity to enter into a contract with Transport for NSW.

"Operators will be required to transition to zero or low emissions technology during the course of the contract, and to encourage suitable proposals TfNSW is offering a contract of up to 15 years, dependent on continued satisfactory performance," the tender states.

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The Northern Beaches Review understands the successful tenderer will be urged to improve the service offerings to allow growth in patronage post-COVID. Also, that TfNSW will have the option to review the contract at least every five years.

A Transport of NSW spokesman declined to advise how many registered tenderers had been received so far.

"Transport for NSW complies with the NSW Government's procurement and policy guidelines to make sure all tenders are competitive and transparent, to deliver the best outcomes for customers and value for NSW taxpayers," he said.

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NRMA, trading as Manly Fast Ferry, is the current operator of the Fast Ferry service between Manly and Circular Quay.

The tender closes on January 28, 2022.

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