Supply of Bare Overhead Conductors
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Essential Energy (NSW) is seeking suppliers for the supply of bare overhead conductors for its distribution and transmission networks through this Request for Proposal (RFP). Scope The scope includes: Supply of bare overhead conductors for Essential Energy's distribution and transmission networks Supply of AAAC conductor types Supply of ACSR conductor types Supply of SC/GZ conductor types Contractor Requirements Conductors must meet specified technical, testing, quality, environmental and delivery requirements Compliance with relevant Australian Standards is mandatory Compliance with long-term network performance requirements is mandatory Tender Briefing A Supplier Briefing will be held for this opportunity. Further details are to be provided. Enquiries Buyer: Bethany Kennedy Email: beth.kennedy@essentialenergy.com.au
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