Potable Water MSCL Network Upgrade
Tender Overview
About this tender
SCOPE OF WORKS Preamble: The existing Cape Lambert underground HDPE potable water supply pipeline is failing and is to be replaced with a new MSCL pipeline, ranging in diameter from 500mm to 200mm. The new mains will be a combination of above and below ground mains. There at least 4 remaining pipeline sections to be replaced totalling approximately 5km in length. The intention is to replace 1 of these sections each year. Scope Requirements: Provision of Project management, labour, plant, equipment, goods, materials and temporary works required to deliver complete replacement of Potable water pipeline across both CLA & CLB operating sites, including but not limited to: 1. Supply, installation and commissioning of the Works 2. Undertaking all earthworks activities associated with the works including grubbing, clearing, bulk & civil works and area rehabilitation to allow installation of the pipe 3. Fabrication and installation of the MSCL pipeline, piping and structural components including all associated concrete works; 4. Supply and installation of project specified valves (isolation and special types); 5. All pipeline Tie-in & Commissioning activities to minimise down time to the network 6. On site demolition and remediation of the existing pipeline as specified by the pipe abandonment strategy; 7. Management of all subcontractors related to the Contractors scope of work; 8. Construction waste removal from site. 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. 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. 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.
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