Request for Expression of Interest in Relation to the Provision of AFMA's Scientific Observer Program
Tender ID: 213702
Tender Details
Tender Description
AFMA’s in-house Observer Program places observers (independent of the fishing industry) on fishing vessels to provide reliable and verified information on fishing catch, effort, and practices onboard fishing vessels operating in Commonwealth waters. The program also monitors the impact of fishing on the broader marine environment including Threatened, Endangered and Protected species.
The purpose of testing the market is to see whether an external provider could operate the Observer Program more cost effectively, whilst still ensuring that the quality of the program is not compromised and AFMA’s ability to meet its legislative requirements continues. Ensuring the sustainability of Australian fisheries is, and will continue to be, a priority for AFMA.
Market testing does not mean AFMA will be outsourcing the Observer Program but is conducting an Expression of Interest to assess what the market could provide in terms of capability, quality and cost effectiveness. At the completion of market testing, AFMA will decide whether or not it is worthwhile conducting a tender process with the aim of outsourcing the Observer Program.
Location
New South Wales : Central West : Far North Coast : Far West : Hunter : Illawarra : Mid North Coast : Murray : New England : Orana : Riverina : Southern Highlands : Sydney
Queensland : Cairns & Far North Queensland : Gladstone : Mackay Whitsunday Region : Mount Isa & North West Region : Rockhampton : South East Queensland : South West & Darling Downs : The Central West : Townsville : Wide Bay Burnett
Victoria : Barwon South West : Gippsland : Grampians : Hume : Loddon Mallee : Melbourne
South Australia : Adelaide : Eyre & Western : Far North : Fleurieu & Kangaroo Island : Limestone Coast : Murray & Mallee : York & Mid North
Northern Territory : Big Rivers : Central Australia : East Arnhem : Greater Darwin
Australian Capital Territory
Tasmania
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