1. Information on the competent authority to grant authorizations for private equipment with public service obligation.
The competent authority to grant authorizations for private equipment with public service obligation on the international trade terminal of the port of Papeete is the Autonomous Port of Papeete, a public establishment of an industrial and commercial nature.
It is represented by its current chief executive officer.
2. Purpose of the public call for applications
This notice of public call for applications is launched in order to organise a competitive procedure prior to the award and delivery of three (3) private equipment authorizations with public service obligation on the international trade terminal of the port of Papeete.
The aforementioned authorizations will have as their main purpose the exercise of port handling activities under the conditions defined by the standard specifications, the draft standard agreement and its annexes.
3. Legal nature of the authorizations issued
The permits issued are temporary, precarious, and revocable authorizations for the occupation of the port's public domain. They do not constitute public service delegations or concessions.
4. Duration of authorizations
The authorizations will take effect on November 10, 2027 for a period of fifteen (15) years.
5. Consultation file
A consultation file including: the consultation rules for this call for applications, the standard specifications applicable to holders of private equipment authorizations with public service obligations, the standard agreement for private equipment authorizations with public service obligations and its appendices, as well as a document presenting the main operating data for port handling activities, can be obtained free of charge upon request addressed to "« commandepublique@portppt.pf »It is transmitted in electronic format.
6. Conditions of participation
Candidates are required to submit to the Autonomous Port of Papeete a complete response file including all administrative, technical, financial and social documents required by the consultation regulations.
The practical details for submitting this file and the contact information for the relevant department are set out in the tender regulations. The eligibility requirements for applications and the criteria for evaluating bids are also included in these regulations.
The deadline for submitting response documents is set at Friday, November 6, 2026 at 11 a.m. (Tahiti time).