NDT Inspection and Condition Monitoring Services
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) is seeking Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified and accredited suppliers to establish a panel for the provision of third-party inspection, asset integrity, and condition monitoring services across Rail, Fixed Plant, and Heavy Mobile Equipment (HME) operations. Scope Services will be required on an on-demand basis and may include short-term backfill, surge support, project-based work, and long-term rostered contractor positions. The scope includes: Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) Condition Monitoring Welding Inspection Coating Inspection Registered Plant Inspection Asset Integrity Engineering support QA/QC personnel services 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. 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. Contractor Requirements Relevant industry certifications and quality accreditations Technical capability to deliver specialised inspection services Ability to provide qualified personnel across remote Pilbara operations Demonstrated support for asset reliability, safety, compliance, and operational excellence Instructions to Tenderers 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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