5189a: Airport transfer services

The successful Supplier will be responsible for providing the following Services: Safe, reliable, and value-for-money car transportation for Travellers between their homes or offices and the airport. Comprehensive coverage of all Traveller’s residential areas in both Sydney and Melbourne. A fleet of adequate size and capacity to meet routine and peak travel demands. Operations that run continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to accommodate all flight schedules and last-minute changes. Flexible, real-time booking and scheduling systems for FFMA travel bookers to make or modify reservations at short notice. Strict compliance and safety standards for drivers and vehicles, including licensing, background checks, and regular inspections. A positive Traveller experience through courteous Service, clean vehicles, and robust feedback mechanisms. Adherence to environmental and ethical standards, including the use of low-emission vehicles and support for diversity and inclusion. Safe, reliable, and value-for-money car transportation for Travellers between their homes or offices and the airport. Comprehensive coverage of all Traveller’s residential areas in both Sydney and Melbourne. A fleet of adequate size and capacity to meet routine and peak travel demands. Operations that run continuously, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to accommodate all flight schedules and last-minute changes. Flexible, real-time booking and scheduling systems for FFMA travel bookers to make or modify reservations at short notice. Strict compliance and safety standards for drivers and vehicles, including licensing, background checks, and regular inspections. A positive Traveller experience through courteous Service, clean vehicles, and robust feedback mechanisms. Adherence to environmental and ethical standards, including the use of low-emission vehicles and support for diversity and inclusion.

Pre-qualification (mandatory) criteria include: • Risk Management & Insurance • Compliance & Safety • Service Capability and Coverage

Please advise if you wish to attend a supplier briefing to be held on 14 January 2026 at 11am by sending an email to proc5189@futurefund.gov.au by no later than 5pm AEST 12 January 2026.

RFI sent to Supplier(s) Wednesday, 7 January 2026 Supplier briefing (if required) Wednesday, 14 January 2026 Deadline for seeking clarification (RFI) Wednesday, 21 January 2026 RFI closing time Monday, 2 February 2026 Evaluations conclude Thursday, 12 February 2026 Short-listed Suppliers identified and informed Friday, 13 February 2026 RFQ sent to short-listed Suppliers Monday, 16 February 2026 Deadline for seeking clarification (RFQ) Monday, 23 February 2026 RFQ closing date Monday, 2 March 2026 Supplier Presentations (in person) Week of 2 March 2026 Evaluations conclude Friday, 13 March 2026 Negotiations and due diligence Monday, 16 March 2026 – Thursday, 2 April 2026 Approvals Thursday, 9 April 2026 Establish contract with selected Supplier Monday, 13 April 2026 Contract commences Wednesday,15 April 2026