Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal - Main Works Contract
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About this tender
Overview The Port of Hastings Corporation (PoHC), as Principal, is seeking a Contractor to design and construct the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal (the VRET Project) under an Enhanced Design & Construct (Enhanced D&C) contract (the Main Works Contract). About The proposed VRET Project is a Victorian Government strategic infrastructure project that will establish a dedicated assembly port to support the construction of Victoria's first offshore wind farms and enable the State's transition to renewable energy, subject to environmental and planning approvals. Scope Design and construction of the Victorian Renewable Energy Terminal under an Enhanced Design & Construct contract (the Main Works Contract) Instructions to Tenderers PoHC intends to release an invitation for registration of interest (ROI Invitation) for suitably experienced and qualified organisations to participate in the Expression of Interest Phase (EOI Phase) of the Procurement Process for the VRET Project. This Advance Tender Notice provides the market with advanced notification and details relating to the upcoming Procurement Process. Refer to the document for further information. Enquiries Contact: Catherine Weaver Email: catherine.weaver@portofhastings.vic.gov.au Email: vret@portofhastings.vic.gov.au Email: vretprocurement@portofhastings.vic.gov.au
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