🚂 Western Australian Freight Rail Network Due Diligence - financial, tax, accounting and related services

WA Department of Transport awarded Ernst & Young a $1.7M contract for due diligence on the freight rail network's return to government control.

On 23 January 2025, the Premier and Minister for Transport announced the Government’s intention to commence negotiations to bring the State's freight rail network back into Government hands ( the Project ). www.wa.gov.au/government/media-statements/Cook%20Labor%20Government/Cook-Government-to-enter-negotiations-to-secure-control-of-the-freight-rail-network-20250123 The Department is seeking to appoint one or more due diligence advisor(s) to support the Project. The services required are for: Financial; Tax; Accounting; and Other related services. Please note the non-standard closing time for this Request.

The Department of Transport and Major Infrastructure awarded an estimated $1,706,206 contract via the CUA CUAAFA2024 - Audit and Financial Advisory Services Common Use Arrangement (CUA) to Ernst & Young Perth (Ernst & Young).