BACK TO RESULTSSydney Metropolitan Bus Contract 4 - Hills district
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Preferred bidder announced
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Prospective pipeline
Greenfield (construction) or brownfield (government asset divestment) projects needed or likely to occur within the next five years, but is not formally proposed by a state, territory or major local government.
Credibly proposed
The project or divestment is supported by a state, territory or major local government, is subject to studies or other processes (such as pre-feasibility or scoping studies or business case development), and is likely to proceed to formal announcement.
Announced
The project has a firm commitment and timeline from a state, territory or major local government, but has not yet entered the market.
Under procurement
The project or transaction is under procurement (such as a call for Expressions of Interest, requests for tender, or another offer to the market).
Preferred bidder announced
A preferred bidder has been selected and is in exclusive negotiations.
Recently closed
Projects that have progressed to contractual close remain on ANZIP for 12 months.
ANZIP is focused only on major infrastructure activity, above the following thresholds:
Australia
Construction projects: > AUD$300m
Investable greenfield & brownfield: > AUD$100m
New Zealand
All greenfield and brownfield projects and divestments: > NZD $100 million
In October 2019 the NSW Government announced it will competitively tender 13 of the 14 Sydney metropolitan bus contracts over the coming three years.
Among these 13 contracts, the NSW Government will be competitively tendering Bus Region 4, which is currently operated by Hillsbus. Region 4 covers the Hills district area, which includes Paramatta, Pennant Hills, Castle Hill and Rouse Hills. Other principal suburbs include Dural, Blacktown and Baulkham Hills.
An industry briefing on 10 October, confirmed that contract procurement is expected to commence in late 2020. Contract award is scheduled for early 2023, with the formal timeline to be confirmed following market sounding.
Last reviewed: 17/04/2020
