26747-030-HC5-XE10-00067 - LOLO Charter Packages - Kangwinan Project

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Rio Tinto Limited is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for LOLO Charter Packages in support of the Kangwinan Project, for the supply of international heavy lift vessels to transport project cargo.

About

The Kangwinan Project is located in the vicinity of Norman Creek, Cape York Peninsula, approximately 60 km south of Weipa. A bauxite processing plant will be constructed on the southern side of Norman Creek and material will then be transported approximately 15 km south-east via overland conveyor to the existing Amrun stockyard.

Key scoping items for the Project include a new 19Mtpa crushing and beneficiation plant, a camp expansion, a new overland conveyor, water supply, wharf and stockyard expansion, together with significant water infrastructure and earthworks scope.

Scope

The scope includes:

• Ocean transport of oversized, overweight and out-of-gauge project cargo from international points of origin for direct delivery to Weipa, QLD
• Provision of all management, supervision, labour, tools, consumables and operating supplies, materials, incidentals, specified equipment and furnishings required to complete the scope of works
• Performance of all necessary operations required for the described scope of works

Expressions of interest may be submitted for all or part of the scope of works described.

Contractor Requirements

• Compliance with all applicable Rio Tinto Standards, Australian and local regulations, statutory requirements, and Australian codes and standards as specified in the detailed scope of work provided to bid participants
• Ability to complete the whole scope of works, or expressions of interest may be submitted for part of the scope of works

Local and Indigenous businesses are encouraged to participate.

Instructions to Tenderers

• Forecast Award Date: Q1, 2027
• ICN EOI Commencement Date: 17 August 2026
• ICN EOI Closing Date: 4 September

Interested parties can register their interest via Gateway by ICN: https://kangwinanproject.icn.org.au

The scope of work is indicative only and is intended as a summary description of work that may be required by Rio Tinto and may be subject to change. Full scopes of work will be made available to parties invited to tender. There is no undertaking to contract or proceed to a competitive process implied by this form. Further contact with interested suppliers will be at Rio Tinto's discretion.

Enquiries

For general expressions of interest, please contact the Industry Capability Network Queensland on +61 (7) 3364 0670.

Location

• Site: Kangwinan Project, in the vicinity of Norman Creek, Cape York Peninsula, approximately 60 km south of Weipa
• Map: View on Google Maps