Rio Tinto Iron Ore (RTIO) is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified contractors for the provision of Fixed Plant Structural, Mechanical and/or Process construction works at brownfield sites, across the Pilbara mines and ports operations.

This EOI intends to understand the capacity and capability of the Fixed Plant Construction market players, to support RTIO’s ongoing projects at brownfield sites, with a particular focus on the fabrication, supply, installation, construction and/or commissioning of fixed plant infrastructure.

Geographically RTIO mine sites and ports are located across diverse regions:

• East Pilbara

• West Pilbara

• Coastal Operations

The EOI seeks to understand the capability of contractors who can perform the below works:

• Supply, installation and/or commissioning of Gravity Take-up (GTU)

• Fabrication, supply and/or installation of guarding

• Provision of overhead protection systems to prevent hazards from falling objects, with a focus on high-traffic and high-risk areas

• Supply and/or installation of dust systems.

• Major overhaul, upgrades and/or replacement of fixed plant infrastructure, Train Load Out (TLO) systems; and/or

• Upgrade and/or replacement of critical fixed plant assets including but not limited to conveyors, chutes, screens, and associated equipment.

Further Notification

The scope of work described is a summary of the goods and/or services that may be required by Rio Tinto. The specific requirements may change at 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, suppliers will be notified of any changes prior to award.

Your EOI response may be referenced or re-used in the next six months if a similar scope of work is required by Rio Tinto.