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PUBLIC TENDER NOTICE - DISPOSAL OF OBSOLETE AND DAMAGED FIXED ASSETS
TENDER REFERENCE: PAT/AD/001/2026
Ports Authority Tonga (“the Authority”) invites interested bidders to bid for assets disposed as approved by the Board of Directors.
These disposal assets include heavy machinery, motor vehicles and electrical equipment that have reached the end of their useful life, no longer operational or have become technologically obsolete. All assets will be sold strictly on an “as is, where is” basis, without warranty or guarantee of any kind.
Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to inspect the assets prior to submitting your tender. Inspection will be conducted at the Ports Authority Tonga premises located at Queen Salote Wharf during normal working hours between 9:00am and 3:00pm from Monday to Friday within the advertised inspection period. Arrangements for inspection must be made in advance through the Finance Division to schedule an appropriate time and ensure that inspections are properly coordinated to avoid clashes of schedule.
Tenders must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked “Tender for Asset Disposal” and must be addressed to:
- Chief Executive Officer,
- Ports Authority Tonga,
- Vuna Road, Nuku’alofa.
All submissions must clearly state the bidding item, offered price in Tongan Pa’anga (TOP), bidder’s full contact details and must be signed and dated. Tender will be closed on the 27th of March 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted under any circumstances. The Authority reserves the right to withdraw any asset from the tender process and is not bound to provide reasons for its decision.
Successful bidders will be notified in writing and will be required to make full payment within the seven (7) working days from the date of awards prior to the release of the assets. All paid items must be removed from the Authority’s premises within the timeframe specified in the award letter.
For further information please contact the Finance Division at telephone (676) 23-168 ext: 206 or email Ms Telesia Mailau at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. please.
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Tender Notice: Faua Wharf Land Rental
Ports Authority Tonga – Land Rental Opportunity at Faua Wharf, Tongatapu
Ports Authority Tonga is pleased to offer an exceptional land rental opportunity at Faua Wharf, a key transportation hub on Tongatapu Island. Faua Wharf is more than just a transit point for ferries and cargo vessels; it is a lively community space known for its stunning ocean views, bustling atmosphere, and local vendors selling fresh produce and handmade crafts that reflect the unique culture of Tonga. This is a fantastic chance for businesses and entrepreneurs to establish themselves in a vibrant and high-traffic location.
Lot Details:
• Location: Eastern side of Queen Salote Domestic Wharf (Area 42), adjacent to the existing cargo shed that previously hosted 12 seafood restaurants.
• Size: 25 meters x 30 meters
• Description: This prime area offers an ideal opportunity for new or expanding businesses looking to grow in a dynamic and commercial setting. It’s perfectly suited for various business ventures and provides an excellent platform for visibility and community engagement.
All interested applicants, please download and complete the application form from the Ports Authority Tonga website at www.portsauthoritytonga.com and attach all required supporting documents to support your application.
All applications are to be received no later than 4:30pm, 29th November 2024 and address to:
Chief Executive Officer
Ports Authority
Tonga Ma’ufanga Nuku’alofa
For more information or to express your interest, please contact Ports Authority Tonga at (676) 23168 ext. 218 or email Ms. Fane Fetu’u’aho at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Annual Report 2021
EXTRACT FROM CEO'S REPORT - Annual Report 2021
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Mr Alo Maileseni, PAT CEO |
Despite the interruption of the COVID 19 restrictions and the new measures in place, we have managed to pull through and made good progress although there were many hurtles to go through and the year was a quiet one at most. I must mention first and foremost our people’s response to COVID 19. The Authority, the shipping agents and the Government of Tonga have been working together to ensure Tonga’s essential freight continued to be delivered but most importantly, to keep each other safe. There are truly exemplary response and I would like to sincerely thank everyone involved
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Tender Notice: Tender Stevedoring 2021
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As a core component of its state-owned enterprise reform strategy, the Government of Tonga is looking to improve international cargo handling efficiency at the Port of Nuku’alofa. A public private partnership (PPP) is being sought with an experienced firm to provide a fully inclusive stevedoring service; including ship to shore, marshalling, cargo storage, unpacking of containers and receival and delivery services at the Port on an exclusive basis for a fixed period of 10 years. A contract will be signed between the Port Authority of Tonga (PAT) and an operator specifying the terms of the PPP. The Government of Tonga is seeking to achieve the following objectives through the proposed stevedoring concession contract:
a) Ensure the operation of the Port to international standards;
b) Ensure long term growth opportunity for the local economy;
c) Optimise logistics to support the local economy in terms of connectivity and cost;
d) Optimise the value of the transaction for PAT; and
e) Develop the Tongan stevedoring services sector At the direction of Cabinet and the PAT board, a Technical Working Group (TWG) has been established to oversee the preparation and implementation of a competitive tender process for this PPP contract. The TWG is chaired by the PAT a/CEO, and includes the PAT CFO, Operations Manager, external legal advisor and a representative from of the Ministry of Public Enterprises.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB), through the Private Sector Development Initiative (PSDI), is providing transaction advisory support to the TWG.
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