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Transport for NSW — contracts awarded and suppliers
AskTender holds 2,348 contract awards published by Transport for NSW, spanning November 2008 to July 2026. Together they are worth $50.0B. The named suppliers, contract values and award dates are all below. Contracts here typically run about 96 months. 7 tenders are open right now — see below.
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Transport for NSW at a glance
2,348
contracts awarded
$50.0B
total contract value
1,551
different suppliers used
November 2008 → July 2026
award history covered
Median contract value is $1.3M; the largest single award is $3.8B.
Tenders currently open from Transport for NSW
Transport for NSW has 7 tenders open for bidding, the 6 closing soonest shown here. Unlike the award history below, these have not been decided yet.
| Tender | Closes | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Towing Services – Mitchell’s Causeway Detour | 16 September 2026 | — | tender → |
| Fuel supply for vehicular ferries | 21 September 2026 | — | tender → |
| Industry Consultation - Passenger Services Contracting Program - RFI | 22 September 2026 | — | tender → |
| TfNSW Fitness to Drive - Online Medical Forms (FTD-OMF) | 14 October 2026 | — | tender → |
| Digital Engineering Services | 30 September 2027 | — | tender → |
| Digital Engineering Services | 30 September 2027 | — | tender → |
Open tenders as at 5 September 2026. Check the closing date on each notice before relying on it — some may have closed since this page was built.
Who supplies Transport for NSW?
The 20 suppliers below account for the largest share of Transport for NSW's contract spend on record. If you are bidding into this agency, these are your incumbents.
| Supplier | Contracts | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| nrt pty ltd in its own capacity and as trustee of the nrt unit trust | 1 | $3.8B |
| john holland cpb contractors and ghella | 1 | $3.7B |
| altrac light rail partnership | 1 | $3.3B |
| ctp afjv | 1 | $2.3B |
| snowy energy | 4 | $2.2B |
| wcx state works contractor pty ltd | 1 | $1.8B |
| cubic transportation systems australia pty limited | 2 | $1.8B |
| transdev sydney ferries | 1 | $1.5B |
| cdc nsw region 4 pty ltd | 1 | $1.5B |
| transdev john holland buses nsw pty ltd | 1 | $1.3B |
| connectsydney pty ltd | 1 | $1.3B |
| john holland pty ltd laing o rourke australia construction pty ltd | 1 | $1.3B |
| busways north west pty ltd | 1 | $1.1B |
| keolis downer northern beaches pty ltd | 1 | $987.5M |
| busways r1 pty ltd | 1 | $875.7M |
| transit systems nsw pty ltd | 1 | $859.4M |
| fulton hogan industries pty ltd | 2 | $786.4M |
| Ventia Australia Pty Ltd | 1 | $780.9M |
| init pty ltd | 1 | $676.6M |
| u go mobility pty ltd | 1 | $645.0M |
Largest contracts awarded by Transport for NSW
| Contract | Value | Awarded | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTS Project Deed | $3.8B | 21 November 2014 | notice → |
| Sydney Metro City & Southwest - Tunnel and Station Excavation Works Design and Construction Deed | $3.7B | 31 August 2017 | notice → |
| Sydney Light Rail Public Private Partnership | $3.3B | 29 November 2021 | notice → |
| Central Tunneling Works and Construction Package | $2.3B | 22 July 2025 | notice → |
| CW2632637 Transport Electricity & Renewable Certificates Procurement Project | $2.1B | 26 September 2025 | notice → |
| Main Tunnel State Works | $1.8B | 12 May 2025 | notice → |
| Project Deed Electronic Ticketing System for the Greater Sydney Region | $1.7B | 18 November 2014 | notice → |
| Ferry System Contract | $1.5B | 23 April 2019 | notice → |
| Greater Sydney Bus Contract 4 | $1.5B | 12 December 2022 | notice → |
| Greater Sydney Bus Contract 9 | $1.3B | 4 February 2022 | notice → |
| Sydney Roads Asset Performance - Harbour Zone | $1.3B | 23 March 2021 | notice → |
| Sydney Metro City and Southwest - Sydenham Station and Junction Works | $1.3B | 7 September 2018 | notice → |
| Greater Sydney Bus Contract 7 | $1.1B | 29 September 2021 | notice → |
| Greater Sydney Bus Contract 8 (GSBC8) | $987.5M | 29 July 2021 | notice → |
| Greater Sydney Bus Contract 1 | $875.7M | 13 March 2023 | notice → |
| Greater Sydney Bus Contract 3 | $859.4M | 20 February 2023 | notice → |
| Sydney Roads Asset Performance - River Zone | $786.2M | 23 March 2021 | notice → |
| Sydney Roads Asset Performance Parkland and Regional Zone | $780.9M | 23 March 2021 | notice → |
| CW2651265 - Opal Next Generation - ABT Solution and Associated Services | $676.6M | 3 July 2026 | notice → |
| Greater Sydney Bus Contract 10 | $645.0M | 20 February 2023 | notice → |
| Newcastle Integrated Services Contract | $618.1M | 2 November 2018 | notice → |
| Outer Sydney Metropolitan Bus Service Contract (OSMBSC) | $416.3M | 2 November 2018 | notice → |
| Outer Metropolitan Bus Service Contract | $415.8M | 10 September 2024 | notice → |
| Greater Sydney Bus Contract 14 | $415.0M | 12 December 2022 | notice → |
| IPD-22-12894 - PLR Stage 2: Enabling Works Contract | $383.4M | 28 October 2024 | notice → |
Transport for NSW contract activity by year
| Year | Contracts | Value |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 1 | $20.3M |
| 2014 | 4 | $5.5B |
| 2015 | 89 | $1.5B |
| 2016 | 530 | $1.9B |
| 2017 | 34 | $3.8B |
| 2018 | 23 | $2.7B |
| 2019 | 25 | $2.5B |
| 2020 | 21 | $154.2M |
| 2021 | 59 | $9.8B |
| 2022 | 97 | $4.5B |
| 2023 | 70 | $2.7B |
| 2024 | 126 | $1.6B |
| 2025 | 273 | $8.8B |
| 2026 | 996 | $4.5B |
How long Transport for NSW contracts run
Of the 2,346 Transport for NSW contracts that publish both a start and an end date, the typical term is 96 months. The shortest runs 1 month and the longest 636 months. 2,011 of them run beyond a single year, so incumbents are locked in for some time once they win.
96
median months
1
shortest term
636
longest term
2,011
run over a year
Based on the 2,346 contracts with published start and end dates, out of 2,348 awards in total.
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Frequently asked questions
Who are Transport for NSW's biggest suppliers?+
Across the 2,348 contracts we hold, the largest supplier by value is nrt pty ltd in its own capacity and as trustee of the nrt unit trust with 1 contracts worth $3.8B. In total 1,551 different suppliers have won work with Transport for NSW.
How much does Transport for NSW spend on contracts?+
The 2,348 awards we hold total $50.0B, covering November 2008 to July 2026. The median contract is $1.3M and the largest single award is $3.8B.
How long do Transport for NSW contracts run?+
Of the 2,346 contracts that publish both a start and an end date, the typical term is 96 months, ranging from 1 to 636 months. 2,011 of them run beyond a single year.
Does Transport for NSW have tenders open now?+
Yes u2014 7 tenders open for bidding as at 5 September 2026, the earliest closing 16 September 2026. Check the source notice for the current status before you rely on it.
How do I find Transport for NSW tenders before they close?+
Connect AskTender to ChatGPT or Claude and ask for open tenders from Transport for NSW. New notices appear within 15 minutes of publishing, so you see them while there is still time to bid rather than after the award is announced.
Where does this Transport for NSW award data come from?+
Every figure on this page is taken from official government contract award notices, published by the buying agency itself. We link to the source notice for each contract listed. The data covers November 2008 to July 2026.
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