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The PNG–Australia Strongim Wok Long Technical and Vocational Education and Training (SWLT) program is a four-year, AUD 80 million investment by the Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) to support Papua New Guinea’s (PNG) efforts to strengthen its TVET sector. Aligned with PNG’s national priority to build an educated and skilled workforce for resilient economic growth, SWLT aims to enhance the quality, relevance, and inclusiveness of skills development. The program supports improvements in national quality assurance systems, technical college standards, graduate employability, and Australia’s visible and trusted development partnership with PNG.

The program aligns with the broader goals of the Australia–PNG Development Partnership Plan 2024–2029, which emphasizes locally led development, education investment, and inclusive growth, as well as PNG’s Higher and Technical Education Reform Act 2020.

The Manus Training Centre (MTC) is the sole provider of technical and vocational education in Manus Province. SWLT is supporting the Manus Training Centre (MTC) through a program of infrastructure upgrades aimed at improving safety, functionality, and long-term sustainability. This includes priority works such as perimeter security, lighting, and the refurbishment or development of core facilities to ensure the centre can deliver quality, inclusive TVET services.

The RFQ aims to obtain competitive supplier quotations for the supply and delivery of perimeter fencing for the Manus Training Centre, enabling SWLT to select a contractor and progress timely, secure site establishment in line with approved designs and budget.