This market sounding request is seeking input from experienced operators of logistics facilities (including intermodal logistics facilities) capable of facilitating Oversize and/or Overmass cargo.

Project goals

The Newcastle Logistics Precinct (NLP) is a proposed hardstand of approximately 30 hectares to be located adjacent to the Port of Newcastle Mayfield 4 Berth. It will also include staff amenity buildings and other ancillary infrastructure needed to operate the facility. The NLP purpose is to provide additional portside storage in support of renewable energy developments, including NSW Government’s Renewable Energy Zones (REZs).

The NLP Project (the Project) seeks to achieve the following objectives through the development and future operation of the NLP:

• improve availability of port side facilities and storage to support the supply chain of materials and equipment to be used on renewable energy, REZ transmission, firming and storage projects;
• maximise efficiency of logistical movements given limited hardstand availability within the Port of Newcastle; and
• support the construction of REZs within a regional and state context.

EnergyCo has undertaken a substantial amount of work in preparing the Project, with a number of recent developments this calendar year, including:

• a Scoping Report prepared in March 2025, available here, NLP - Scoping Report
• a commitment of $115.5m in the State budget announced in June 2025, and detailed here, Budget commitment by NSW Government

Further information is available on the EnergyCo - NLP Project website.

Scope

The scope of this Market Sounding is to seek feedback from participants on options for the future operation and maintenance of the NLP, and how they can be designed to best achieve the Project’s objectives. As part of this process EnergyCo aims to:

• confirm industry capability, capacity and appetite for the provision of long-term Operate and Maintain (O&M) services to EnergyCo under various options;
• seek feedback from the market on potential operating models; and
• refine its proposed operating and commercial strategy for the NLP based on insights gained.

Additional details/instructions

Participants must complete Step 1 as noted under Requirements.

Requirements

Mandatory requirements

Modern slavery *

Energy - Renewables

This procurement category has a heightened risk of modern slavery.

You will be asked to provide information about modern slavery risks in your business and any actions you have taken to address these. You can visit the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s GRS webpage for more information.

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Response type

Checkbox (Agree)

Opportunity requirements

1. Participants must complete STEP 1

Minimum Requirement: EnergyCo is seeking the input of participants that meet the following requirement:

Demonstrated experience in operating logistics facilities (including intermodal logistics facilities) capable of facilitating Oversize and/or Overmass cargo.

In order to participate in this Market Sounding process and be provided with additional information, interested parties are required to follow Step 1.

Step 1.

1. Submit a response addressing the minimum requirement and email to the Primary Contact yan.mu@energyco.nsw.gov.au

a. your company details including: Organisation name; ABN/ACN; and primary contact details; and

b. a brief description of your organisation’s experience against the Minimum Requirement.

Step 2.

1. For participants who meet the minimum requirements’ they will receive a Confidentiality Deed Poll (CDP) form for execution.

2. Upon receipt of a duly executed CDP, EnergyCo will provide participants access to a Market Sounding Brief and Questionnaire for the participant’s consideration.

3. The participant will be invited to attend an interview with EnergyCo and submit a written response to the Market Sounding Questionnaire.

Please note this process is independent from any subsequent procurement processes and your participation or otherwise will have no bearing on any such future processes.

Response type

Radio button (Custom, Single select)

- Select if completed Step 1 (response sent by email)

Evaluation

Assessment Criteria

General assessment criteria that was used to evaluate this opportunity

• Experience