The vendor will be required to design a replacement vessel based on the supplied drawings and survey information that Yarwun will supply in the future based on Laser Scan. Please see scope of work & drawings available for download.

1. Preferred to be manufactured in accordance with latest revision of ASME BPVC

2. If manufacturing to ASME BPVC, manufacturer shall hold a valid ASME U stamp

3. Design & manufacturing to an alternative standard may be permissible after discussion with RT Yarwun.

4. Shall complete design and third party design verification of new vessel

5. Shall complete “Design registration” for the vessel with the relevant state authority in Australia. Refer to the following website for further details; https://www.worksafe.qld.gov.au/licensing-and-registrations/plant-design-registration

6. Shall include provision for design and manufacture of transport frame to allow for sea shipping

7. Shall include provision for corrosion protection suitable for sea transport

8. Revised design shall be same as existing as much as is practical to allow replacement of existing vessel in-situ

9. Yarwun will complete survey / laser scan of existing vessel to confirm key dimensions (nozzle, supports etc)

10. Supplier to include allowance for survey of key dimensions after fabrication (nozzles, supports etc) to ensure replacement drum will be dimensionally suitable

11. Manufacture shall include all furniture and attachments shown on drawings; including but not limited to

    a. Water distribution header

    b. Downcomer vortex breakers

    c. ACS Separator

    d. Manhole covers / plugs

12. All nozzles welds shall have 100% volumetric NDT conducted in addition to any requirements specified in the manufacturing standard.

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.