QLD Australia
POWERLINK TRANSMISSION SERVICES PTY LTD
The Powerlink-led CopperString 2032 project, involves building 840km of new electricity transmission line from just south of Townsville in the Burdekin region to Mount Isa that will connect Queensland's North West Minerals Province (NWMP) to the National Electricity Market.
Approximately 200km of additional transmission line will also be required to connect new renewable generators to CopperString 2032. This is the largest ever economic development project in North Queensland, and one of the largest expansions to the transmission network in Australia
Powerlink, alongside construction partners the UGL CPB joint venture, will ensure that CopperString 2032 provides energy certainty to the region's growing critical minerals sector, delivering reliable, affordable and renewable power to the people, businesses and communities in the region. It will also enable the development of new renewable generation projects and related industries.
The project formerly known as CopperString 2.0, transitioned from CuString PTY LTD to Powerlink ownership in March 2023. This strategic move dovetails with the commitments of the Queensland Government as outlined in the Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan.
It will connect the NWMP to the Northern Queensland Renewable Energy Zone, which has the potential to be one of the largest renewable energy zones (REZ) in Australia. This connection will form an essential part of the new Queensland SuperGrid transmission backbone to be delivered under the $62 billion Queensland Energy and Jobs Plan
Proposed project components include:
- 500 kilovolt (kV) transmission line from just south of Townsville in the Burdekin region to Hughenden
- 330kV transmission line from Hughenden to Cloncurry
- 220kV transmission line from Cloncurry to Mount Isa
- up to six new substation sites
- access tracks and roads to the new substation and transmission line structures, as required
- laydown and taging areas
- site offices
- accommodation camps
- temporary works required to support construction
- labour hire
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
Powerlink expects to progress early works on the project in late 2023 ahead of construction commencing in 2024. The project is expected to be completed & operational by 2029.
To date, work has focused on progressing the transmission line design, statutory approvals and engagement with landholders and other key stakeholders along the proposed alignment.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
Powerlink led CopperString 2023 is currently in the early stages of evaluating the market. Our main focus is on identifying local and regional businesses with the right skills and qualifications, while also adhering to industry standards and environmental regulations.
The insights we gather from the Expression of Interest (EOI) process will play a crucial role in shaping the procurement, the local content and the supplier capability development strategy specifically for the CopperString 2023 project.
Powerlink encourages local industry interested in supplying to the project to register an expression of interest (EOI) through the ICN Gateway webpage.
Please ensure that:
- your company profile on the ICN Gateway is complete, up-to-date and accurate including electing to be notified via e-mail of supply opportunities
- you register your interest as a full or partial scope supplier (where applicable), and
- you respond to all project and work package-specific questions.
It is important that businesses submitting an EOI are aware that their submission does not guarantee that they will progress further in the procurement process. Only companies that can demonstrate capability and capacity in accordance with Powerlink standards will be invited to pre-qualify for specific opportunities.
FURTHER ASSISTANCE
Powerlink strongly encourages local industry to contact ICN Queensland in the first instance to improve their understanding of the EOI process.
Should you want to contact the CopperString 2032 project directly please email:copperstring2032@powerlink.com.au
CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide 4WD Training to nominated workforce and tailored to the projects terrain.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide the Access Road Construction Package for the Copper String 2023 project.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability, plant and access to a range of materials to undertake Access Track Maintenance that comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide a range of Access Track Materials that comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify providers of accommodation that comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local, regional and national businesses who have the ability to provide Camp Services for the Copper String 2023 project.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide a range of Civil Construction services that comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Clearing and Rehabilitation activities for the Copper String 2023 project.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Charter or Hire Buses and Coaches to support the movement of the project workforce.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability provide a range of Cranes for Wet and Dry Hire - including mobilisation, maintenance and servicing and demobilsation of the classes listed below.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to ability to provide a range of Wet and Dry Hire Plant and Equipment.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local, regional and national businesses who have the ability provide Emergency Services, First Aid and Medical Services to site locations.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local, regional and national businesses who have the ability provide Environmental Services to site locations.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to supply and install Flagging whilst the project is under construction.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide the following Concrete Supply & Batching Plant for the Copper String 2023 project.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Foundation Construction services that comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Reinforcing Steel Supply for the Copper String 2023 project.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to Supply & Deliver Fuel onsite whilst the project is under construction.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Gates, Fencing and Cattle Stock Grids.
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Copper String 2023 has selected specific expression of interest categories for businesses to ensure the best chance of evaluating the marketplace, and recognising where local, regional and national businesses can assist into the project.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local, regional and national businesses who have the ability provide Haulage and Logistics Services to site locations.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Health and Safety Services.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to ability to provide a range of Heavy Vehicles and Trucks. This includes the hire of heavy vehicles and trucks, including mobilisation, maintenance and servicing and demobilsation.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify Aboriginal businesses who have the capability and capacity ability to offer goods, products or services that meet the project delivery standards, and support local Aboriginal people.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Labour Hire & Recruitment Services.
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Powerlink Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify owners of land or premises that may be of benefit to the project and that comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide laydown pads that will serve as strategically located storage and staging areas for various materials, equipment, and construction components required for the transmission line installation.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to ability to provide a range of Light Vehicles and Trucks. This includes the hire of light vehicles and trucks including mobilisation, maintenance and servicing and demobilsation.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to construct Pads and Benches.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to ability to provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), whilst the project is under construction.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to supply Small Plant and Equipment on a dry or wet hire basis whilst the project is under construction.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to support Public Utilities and Services that comply with industry and public requirements and standards.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Security Services to the project whilst under construction.
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Copper String 2023 has selected specific expression of interest categories for businesses to ensure the best chance of evaluating the marketplace, and recognising where local and regional business can assist into the project.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional social enterprises to provide services that support the procurement and employment of socially focused business and workers.
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Copper String 2023 has selected specific expression of interest categories for businesses to ensure the best chance of evaluating the marketplace, and recognising where local and regional business can assist into the project.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Copper String 2032 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local, regional and national businesses who have the ability to provide Transmission Stringing Installation for the Copper String 2023 project.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide a range of Civil Works Services for Substations, that comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to supply Electrical Fittings that comply with industry types, voltage ratings, specification required.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide the Construction of Foundations that comply with industry standards and environmental regulations.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide the componentry for towers and poles.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to provide Trades Services.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to supply and implement Traffic Controls & Management whilst the project is under construction.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability and resources to provide Training and Assessment services and associated training and assessment material / equipment.
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CopperString 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to Supply, Install and/or Manage Vehicle Washdowns whilst the project is under construction.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability and equipment to provide Waste Management Services for Site Works.
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Copper String 2023 is undertaking a market evaluation to identify suitably capable, qualified local and regional businesses who have the ability to supply appropriate Water Storage and Management.
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