QLD Australia
IBERDROLA AUSTRALIA LIMITED
The Broadsound Solar Farm spans approximately 2100 acres of predominantly cleared cattle grazing land. The proposed installed capacity of the Project is 376MWdc (296MWac). It will house approximately 645,000 solar modules and several other permanent components, including solar trackers, medium voltage power stations, underground cabling, a step-up substation, an overhead evacuation line, associated operation and maintenance buildings, site access and maintenance tracks, and security fencing.
Temporary components include the construction of laydown compounds, site compounds and a temporary accommodation camp for the workforce during the construction phase. The Project will connect to the National Electricity Network (NEM) via Powerlink's 275kV Broadsound Substation through a new 275kV overhead power line.
The project has been divided into 5 major contracts:
- Substation and Overhead power line
- Solar Farm Balance of Plant
- Temporary Accommodation Camp
- Supply of PV Modules
- Owners Engineer
About Iberdrola
Iberdrola SA (Iberdrola) is an energy utility. It constructs, operates and manages power generation plants, transmission and distribution facilities and other assets. The company produces electricity using conventional and renewable energy sources. It also trades electricity and gas in wholesale markets; and retails electricity, gas, and other related products and services. Iberdrola retails energy to residential, commercial, industrial, institutional and other customers. In its transition to a sustainable energy model, the company makes considerable investments in smart grids, renewable energy, large-scale energy storage and digital transformation. Iberdrola operates in Europe, North America, South America and other regions. Iberdrolais headquartered in Bilbao, Vizcaya, Spain.
DELIVERY SCHEDULE
The Project is anticipated to commence construction in mid-2024 and is to reach completion towards mid-2026.
EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST OPPORTUNITIES
Broadsound Solar Farm encourages local industry interested in supplying to the project to register an Expression of Interest (EOI) through the ICN Gateway webpage.
Information on specific supply opportunities will be communicated on the ICN Gateway project page as it becomes available, with local industry able to register its interest against them.
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 the proejct's standards will be invited to pre-qualify for specific opportunities.
Assisting in the kitchen and general camp staffing duties. Washing up, helping prep food.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Qualified chefs with restaurant / camp experience. Cooking and preparing of camp meals
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Cleaning rooms, making beds, removing linen, rubbish bin servicing, maintaining facilities to a clean and hygiene standard.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Provide bulk food goods including fruit, vegetables as well as meats.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Supply and delivery of up to 150,000ltrs of diesel per month
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Mowing lawns, spraying weeds, removing rubbing to main bins, washing and cleaning walkways and outdoor areas
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Provide cleaning service for washing and folding of linen.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Provide two security guards for the camp, typically 4am-6am and 4pm -12am
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
MC drivers to operate water trucks, food delivery trucks and linen trucks
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Bus hire for transporting workers to and from the site, using a 50-seater 2WD and 4WD bus, for an estimated period of 54 weeks. The route is to be confirmed, but it will most likely be to and from Gladstone or Rockhampton
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Provision of cranes and operators to place inverters onto the foundations
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Supply water carts (at least 18kL size carts) for dust suppression and construction water needs
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Supply and installation of concrete foundations for inverters and other structures
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Supply and installation of steel made water tank
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Supply of steel foundations according to the design with further installation onsite
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Undertake regular maintenance of site via slashing of grass, weed spraying and pest control management onsite
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Express interest for any opportunities that may arise for this project.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
ICN hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from respective trade contractors and suppliers for the Broadsound Solar farm project. All EOI submissions should be made through the ICN Gateway.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
ICN hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from respective trade contractors and suppliers for the Broadsound Solar farm project. All EOI submissions should be made through the ICN Gateway.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
ICN hereby invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from respective trade contractors and suppliers for the Broadsound Solar Farm project. All EOI submissions should be made through the ICN Gateway.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Cleaning the construction facilities that will host up to 200 workers at the peak. Cleaning of offices, toilets and satellite bases, scope to start approximately mid Nov 2024
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Supply and installation of 18km of fence and gates around the perimeter of the plant
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Hire or purchase a flat bed truck with 3.5 tonne towing capacity. Hire will be approx 5 months
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Design, supply and construct O&M Building (inc. foundations) and associated infrastructure onsite.
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Supply of potable water to onsite offices
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Site Security & Systems: nightly security patrols to commence from Nov 2024 onwards and CCTV procurement
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
Deliver the service of waste disposal during the construction of the solar farm, including opportunities for recycling
Note: You can fill out an Expression of Interest form exclusively on a computer or laptop device.
