Business Opportunities

  • All upcoming tender opportunities at Thunderbird can be found by clicking on the following link:

    Thunderbird – Upcoming Tender List

    Alternatively, you can visit the KMS Website for more information:

    https://kmsands.com.au/thunderbird/procurement

  • Kimberley Mineral Sands (KMS) has shared with Joombarn-buru Aboriginal Corporation (JBAC) the pre-tender scope for Village Services at the Thunderbird Mine Site.

    This opportunity covers the management and delivery of a range of essential on-site services, including:

    • Village and Tavern Management

    • Catering (serving 120–190 patrons, 24/7, 365 days a year)

    • Accommodation (300-bed facility)

    • Cleaning of all non-processing buildings (~1,300m²)

    • Laundry and linen services

    • Grounds and garden maintenance

    • Retail and tavern operations

    Tender Timeline

    • Pre-Release (Traditional Owner Partner Businesses): Week commencing 20 October 2025

    • Tender Issue: Week commencing 1 December 2025

    • Site Visits: Mid-December 2025

    • Proposals Due: Early February 2026

    • Negotiations & Clarifications: February – April 2026

    • Board Approval: May 2026

    • Commencement of Contract (2-year term + options): August 2026

    JBAC members and Aboriginal businesses interested in this opportunity are encouraged to review the Pre-Tender Scope of Services.

    Posted 3 November 2025