Two consortiums shortlisted to progress through major civils tender: local businesses called to register
Marinus Link Pty Ltd (MLPL) has shortlisted two engineering and construction consortiums for the final major tender of Marinus Link’s first stage, prompting a callout to local Tasmanian and Victorian subcontractors.
TasVic Greenlink and Empower have been shortlisted to proceed to a ‘development phase’, which will commence a competitive and collaborative process to select a preferred proponent for the ‘Balance of Works’ package.
Local businesses in Tasmania and Victoria are encouraged to register their interest in subcontracting and attend Meet the Proponents events.
MLPL Interim CEO Dr Collette Burke emphasised the opportunities for local businesses to participate during this phase.
“This major civils package will be the biggest opportunity yet for local businesses to benefit directly, and we’re working hard to maximise those benefits in Tasmania and Victoria,” Dr Burke said.
The Balance of Works tender is the final step before MLPL secures all three major equipment and installation contracts for the project’s first stage.
“Once we have closed out the Balance of Works’ development phase, we will be set to commence construction in 2026 and deliver by 2030.
“This milestone follows the completion of two major tenders last year for submarine and land cables and the highly specialised converter station technology.”
The Balance of Works scope covers onshore civil and installation works, including constructing the converter station buildings and the land cable civil works.
TasVic Greenlink is a joint venture of DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd and Samsung C&T Corporation.
Empower is a joint venture of CIMIC Group companies CPB Contractors Pty Limited and UGL Pty Limited.
‘Meet the Proponents’ events are scheduled in North West Tasmania and Gippsland, Victoria, where local businesses can meet both prospective proponents.
Suppliers and subcontractors are also encouraged to register their interest with the Industry Capability Network (ICN). Registered businesses will have their details passed on to the two shortlisted proponents.
Register with the ICN – https://gateway.icn.org.au/projects/4676
Meet the Proponents events:
Burnie Arts Centre
- Monday 17 February
- 10.00am – 12.30pm
- REGISTER
Leongatha Memorial Hall
- Thursday 20 February
- 10.00am – 12.30pm
- REGISTER
Morwell Italian Australian Club
- Friday 21 February
- 10.00am – 12.30pm
- REGISTER
TasVic Greenlink is a joint venture of DT Infrastructure Pty Ltd (DTI) and Samsung C&T Corporation (Samsung C&T).
DTI has significant experience in delivering linear infrastructure projects in Australia. As part of the Gamuda group of companies, DTI offers a unique combination of local expertise in complex infrastructure projects and the support of the global infrastructure and property multinational, Gamuda.
Samsung C&T has specialised knowledge and expertise in constructing Power Plants globally and experience in constructing High-Voltage Direct Current facilities. This includes past work on projects of similar scope and interfaces to the Marinus Link Balance of Works package.
Empower is a joint venture of CPB Contractors Pty Limited (CPB Contractors) and UGL Pty Limited (UGL).
Bringing global experience and local expertise, Empower comes to Marinus Link as, a proven joint venture comprised of two organisations both within the CIMIC Group.
Empower combines a formidable track record delivering electrical and underground linear infrastructure in Australia, all of which includes past work on projects of similar scope and interfaces to the Marinus Link Balance of Works package.