Steel supply and manufacturing - Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Blue Mackerel North Pty Ltd is seeking suppliers and contractors for the supply of steel and the manufacturing of secondary and tertiary components for the Blue Mackerel Offshore Wind Project in Gippsland (VIC). Scope The scope includes: Supply of steel Manufacturing of secondary and tertiary components, including ladders, platforms and safety barriers Fabrication and replacement of secondary and tertiary steelwork during operations, including ladders, platforms, handrails, boat landings, davit and hoist supports, and cable hang-offs Surface preparation, protective coating application and coating repair General fabric maintenance of offshore and onshore structures Contractor Requirements Interest is sought from fabricators, coating applicators and corrosion protection specialists, including those capable of working by rope access or from marine access.
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