Wath Mine Operations Centre Expansion at Rio Tinto Weipa
Tender Overview
About this tender
Scope of Work Proposed Scope: The purpose of this project is to expand existing mine site facilities at Weipa to accommodate additional office space and a crib room in response to operational demand. Inclusions • Installation of demountable buildings for: modular 12m x 12m office building One additional 12m x 6m (fit for purpose) crib room • Relocate and repurpose 12m x 3m crib room at current site. Remediation of current electrical deficiency in the building • 1 - 6m x 3m ablution facilities • Connection to existing services (power, water, grey water, internet) • Integration with existing facilities and access routes. Exclusions • Site earthworks preparations • Upgrade or replacement of existing generators • IS&T infrastructure and end‑user technology will be delivered outside this contract Rio Tinto would like to understand from the suppliers; Whether a hire to buy model is available for: • New modular buildings; and • Crib room and ancillary facilities. Preference will be given to contractors who have experience delivering projects in Far North Queensland, Weipa, Amrun or similarly remote East coast locations 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.
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