Opportunity for Consultancies: Market Analysis for Tasmania’s Antarctic & Southern Ocean Sector

The Tasmanian Polar Network (TPN) is seeking a consultancy to deliver a comprehensive market analysis of domestic and international opportunities for Tasmania’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean (ASO) sector. This project will build on our 2018 analysis, reviewing progress and providing fresh insights and recommendations to help Tasmanian businesses expand and thrive in this globally significant sector.

Why Tasmania?

Hobart is a leading Antarctic gateway city, uniquely positioned with world-class infrastructure, logistics, and scientific expertise. The ASO sector’s importance is growing due to climate change research, increased government and international investment, rising Antarctic tourism, and new opportunities in advanced manufacturing, defence, and space.

Project Scope:

Assess Tasmanian ASO capabilities and market opportunities
Identify new business, infrastructure, and research opportunities
Explore collaboration and cross-sector potential
Deliver actionable recommendations for sector growth

Key Dates:

Quotes due: 5pm, Friday 13 February 2026
Notification of outcome: by 27 February 2026
Preliminary Findings and Engagement Report: 1 May 2026
Interim Report: 8 May 2026
Final Report: 3 July 2026

If your consultancy is ready to help shape the future of Tasmania’s Antarctic sector, we invite you to reach out with questions, and submit your quotation to info@tasmanianpolarnetwork.com.au

For full details and evaluation criteria, please refer to our Request for Quotation via this link.