Quality assurance and quality control - Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project

Open for submissionsSubmission deadline: 15 November 2026

About this tender

Overview Blue Mackerel North Pty Ltd is seeking a contractor to provide quality assurance and quality control (QA/QC) services for the Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project in Gippsland, Victoria, covering goods received at port and site, and inspection and maintenance surveys for the offshore site. Scope The scope includes: QA/QC services for goods received at port and site Inspection and maintenance surveys for the offshore site Structural, coating and corrosion condition surveys of towers, foundations, boat landings, secondary steelwork and the offshore substation during operations Non-destructive testing Coating inspection and coating repair Cathodic protection survey Statutory inspection and certification of lifting equipment and lifting appliances Bolt and torque verification Supporting documentation and reporting Contractor Requirements Rope access and marine-access inspection capability is of particular interest Corrosion protection and coating repair capability is of particular interest

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