The following list of projects being planned is provided for planning purposes only. It does not represent a solicitation or constitute a request for proposal, nor is it a commitment to procure any described services. The scale, scope and focus of any proposed project may change at any time and is subject to formal approval by the Australian and partner Governments. This information is subject to delays, revision or cancellation. Please email supplier.engagement@dfat.gov.au if you have any questions.

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As at 26 May 2023

DFAT-302: Samoa Parliament Legislative Assembly Office Construction Project

The shortlisted organisations are (in alphabetical order): Manteena Security, Reeves International, and The Fletcher Construction Company. DFAT anticipates releasing the request for tender to shortlisted organisations in mid-2023.

DFAT-361: Papua New Guinea Australia Transport Sector Support Program Phase 3

The request for Expressions of Interest closed on 20 March 2023. The shortlisted organisations are (in alphabetical order): DT Global, GHD, SMEC and Tetra Tech. DFAT released the request for tender to shortlisted organisations on 26 May 2023.

DFAT-362: Philippines Justice Cooperation Program

The request for expressions of interest closed on 28 November 2022. The shortlisted organisations and their points of contact for this procurement are (in alphabetical order): American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative (Venus.Filali@AmericanBar.org), Ernst & Young (Rob.Nicol@au.ey.com), Tetra Tech (Bryn.Jones@TetraTech.com), and The Asia Foundation (Sam.Chittick@AsiaFoundation.org). DFAT anticipates releasing the request for tender to shortlisted organisations in June 2023.

DFAT-363: Pacific Engagement Visa Support Project

DFAT is negotiating with the preferred tenderer.

DFAT-364: Australia Solomon Islands Program Support Facility

DFAT is negotiating with the preferred tenderer.

DFAT-365: Solomon Islands Strongim Bisnis

DFAT is negotiating with the preferred tenderer.

DFAT-366: Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme Support Facility

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in mid-2023.

DFAT-367: Australia Cambodia Cooperation for Equitable Sustainable Services - Phase II (ACCESS II)

The shortlisted organisations are in (alphabetical order): Abt Associates, Cowater, DT Global and Tetra Tech.  The request for tender to shortlisted organisations closed on 26 April 2023 and DFAT is evaluating responses.

DFAT-369: Sustainable Pacific Aviation Program

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender, in June 2023.

DFAT-371: Climate Resilient Communities

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in June 2023.

DFAT-372: Aus4ASEAN Futures Initiative

The shortlisted organisations and their points of contact for this procurement are (in alphabetical order): Abt Associates (Rosemary.Dent@abtassoc.com.au), Adam Smith International (henry.severs@adamsmithinternational.com), Cowater (alex.zdravkovic@cowater.com), DT Global (Joanna.hall@dt-global.com), Tetra Tech (danura.miriyagalla@tetratech.com)

DFAT-373: Australia Indonesia Partnership for Education Quality Improvement

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in mid-2023.

DFAT-374: Sri Lanka Facility

The shortlisted organisations and their points of contact for this procurement are (in alphabetical order): Abt Associates (iain.smith@abtassoc.com.au), Cowater (alex.zdravkovic@cowater.com), DT Global (joanna.hall@dt-global.com), Palladium (tamara.debruyn@thepalladiumgroup.com). DFAT anticipates releasing the request for tender to shortlisted organisations in June 2023 following collaborative events.

DFAT-375: Strengthening Institutional Relationships in Southeast Asia through Government-to-Government Partnerships

The shortlisted organisations and their points of contact for this procurement are (in alphabetical order): Abt Associates (Iain.Smith@AbtAssoc.com.au), Alinea International (Ryan.Cross@AlineaInternational.com), Day Four Projects (AdamKostick@DayFourProjects.com), Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu (Korr@Deloitte.com.au), DT Global (Joanna.Hall@DT-Global.com), Equity Economics and Development Partners (Amanda.Robbins@EquityEconomics.com.au), Ernst & Young (Rob.Nicol@au.ey.com), Palladium (Engagement.apac@ThePallaidumGroup.com), PricewaterhouseCoopers (Jess.Finlay@au.pwc.com). DFAT anticipates releasing the request for tender to shortlisted organisations in early June 2023 following collaborative events.

DFAT-376: Australia Awards Global Support Mechanism

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in September 2023.

DFAT-377: DFAT-377: Australia-Kiribati Literacy and Inclusive Education Program

The request for expressions of interest was released on AusTender and closes on 19 June 2023.

DFAT-379: Climate FIRST (Finance Resource and Strategic Taskforce)

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in June 2023.

DFAT-380: Australia-Vietnam Partnership for Economic Growth

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in mid-2023.

DFAT- 382: Social Protection Advice, Research and Capability building (SPARC) platform

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in June 2023.

DFAT-383: AUS-PNG Law and Justice Partnership (APLJ)

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in June 2023.

DFAT-384: Australia Assists

DFAT anticipates approaching the market through a two-step procurement process on AusTender in mid-2023.