Anode Materials Supply (Transition Joints and Stub Steel) - Boyne Smelters Limited (BSL) & New Zealand Aluminium Smelter (NZAS)
Tender Overview
About this tender
Scope of work: BSL & NZAS are seeking to identify suitably qualified manufacturers of select components of aluminium smelter anode repair and fabrication materials. This includes: Anode carbon steel / titanium / aluminium transition joint clads in the following dimensions: 52mm x 190mm x 190mm; 150mm x 280mm x 81mm; and 140mm x 160mm x 50.8mm. Round peeled bar steel for anode stub repair in the following diameters: 150mm; 180mm; and 200mm. Further Notification: This scope of work is a summary description of goods and/or services that may be required by Rio Tinto and may be subject to change in Rio Tinto’s absolute discretion. Your business capability statement, as stored on your portal profile, may be downloaded and referenced when the responses to the expression of interest are reviewed. It is recommended that Suppliers review the portal business details section to ensure all information, including contact email address, annual turnover and employee numbers, is current and accurate. As this is an Expression of Interest (EOI) only, the specifics of the package of work relating to breadth of scope, location and timing may be subject to change. If successful, the Supplier/s will be notified of any changes prior to award.
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