Shortlist to run Sydney Ferries determined

1st November 2011

Three firms and consortiums have been short listed for the tender process to become the new operator of Sydney Ferries.

The three parties were selected from a field of local and international operators based on their responses to the Expressions of Interest stage. They are:

• Harbour City Ferries (Transfield Services Australia and Veolia Transdev Australasia)
• Serco Australia
• Transit Systems and Forgacs Engineering

 
The process will ensure customers see improved ferry services delivered by the best possible operator while at the same time offering taxpayers value for money.

Tender documents released to the short listed parties will allow them to prepare detailed proposals demonstrating why they should be selected to operate Sydney Ferries under the franchise model developed by the Government.
 
The ability of tenderers to improve the overall customer experience will be a key consideration.

The parties will have until early 2012 to submit their responses, with the successful operator to be in place by the end of next year.
 
Responses will be evaluated against criteria including safety, operational and maintenance capability as well as cost to Government.