Overview
Procurement update
The Marinus Link project provides significant opportunities for suitably qualified and experienced Australian manufacturers, suppliers, contractors and subcontractors, consultants and other service providers to participate, directly or indirectly.
We are committed to ensuring transparency and providing opportunities for capable suppliers to participate in the delivery of this major infrastructure project.
Interested suppliers and contractors are encouraged to regularly monitor this page, our contractor's pages, our website, and our social media pages for updates and new opportunities as they arise.
Work packages will be listed on each of our contractors' pages as they become available.
In 2025, we opened an 'Any Opportunities' works package, which resulted in well over 1000 registrations from individuals and businesses. All these expressions of interest have been shared with our leading contractors, as they prepare their individual works packages.
We invite interested suppliers, subcontractors and service providers who haven't already registered their interest to do so via the TasVic GreenLink (TVGL) work package on Gateway by ICN - Project details
Marinus Link also provides direct employment opportunities. For information on current job listings and to express your interest in working for Marinus Link, go to: Marinus Link Pty Ltd Jobs | Employment Hero
Lead Contractors
Lead contractors are required to provide Tasmanian and/or Victorian Industry Participation Plans that demonstrate how they will maximise opportunities for Australian companies.
TasVic Greenlink
In December 2025, MLPL selected TasVic Greenlink (TVGL) for the 'Balance of Works' scope. TVGL is a joint venture of DT Infrastructure and Samsung C&T Corporation.
The major works scope covers the construction of converter stations in Heybridge and Hazelwood, the installation of equipment, and the land cable civil works, spanning 90km across Gippsland.
To view opportunities to supply goods and services relating to TasVic GreenLink's Balance of Works contract and related works packages, please visit its dedicated ICN Gateway.
Hitachi Energy
In May 2024, Hitachi Energy was contracted to supply its HVDC Light voltage source converter stations for Marinus Link Stage 1. These will convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) for efficient, long-distance transmission and DC to AC, where the electricity is returned to the grid. The advanced converter technology will also help to stabilise the grid and enable the integration of more renewable energy.
Hitachi Energy pioneered commercial HVDC technology 70 years ago and has delivered more than half of the world's HVDC projects. Today, the company has the largest installed base of HVDC in the world.
To view opportunities to supply goods and services relating to Hitachi Energy's HVDC Converter package, please visit its dedicated ICN Gateway.
Prysmian Powerlink
In August 2024, Prysmian Powerlink was contracted to design, manufacture, supply and install the project's HVDC and fibre optic cables for Stage 1. Prysmian is an Italian company and the world's largest cable manufacturer.
The project's cables span 345 kilometres (km). This includes 255 km of undersea cables across Bass Strait and 90 km of underground cables in Gippsland, Victoria. Marinus Link's HVDC submarine cables will be manufactured at Prysmian's Arco Felice factory in Naples and laid by the Leonardo Da Vinci - Prysmian's most advanced cabling vessel. The land cables will be manufactured in a different factory in Gron, France.
About the project
Marinus Link is a new undersea and underground electricity and data interconnector between North West Tasmania and the Latrobe Valley in Victoria. It includes high voltage direct current (HVDC) cables, fibre optic cables, a fibre optic terminal station , and converter stations at each end.
The project's cables span 345 kilometres (km). This includes 255 km of undersea cables across Bass Strait and 90 km of underground cables in Gippsland, Victoria.
The project will enable Tasmania and Victoria to share more electricity, pairing Victoria's wind and solar with Tasmania's flexible hydropower system and geographically diverse wind. This is a powerful synergy that strengthens the grid for both states.
Marinus Link also promotes investment in new clean energy projects and industry, in both Tasmania and Victoria.
Marinus Link Pty Ltd is jointly owned by the Commonwealth of Australia, the State of Tasmania and the State of Victoria.
Marinus Link will be supported by 240 kilometres of new and upgraded overhead transmission lines and other energy infrastructure in Tasmania, called the North West Transmission Developments.
For more information and the latest updates, visit marinuslink.com.au/news
Timing
Marinus Link will be delivered in two stages. Initially, as a 750 megawatt (MW) project (Stage 1) with a second 750 MW link to follow at a later date (Stage 2).
Construction of Stage 1 is scheduled to begin in 2026 and be completed in 2030.
A decision on Stage 2 will be made in 2026.
Stage 1
Stage 1 of Marinus Link involves 750 MW symmetrical monopoles of HVDC cable spanning 255km undersea in Bass Strait and 90km underground in Victoria.
Two converter stations will be constructed; one in Heybridge, Tasmania and another in Hazelwood, Victoria.
Converter station site and cable construction preparation works for Stage 2.
Stage 2
Stage 2 of Marinus Link involves 750 MW symmetrical monopoles of HVDC cable spanning 255km undersea in Bass Strait and 90km underground in Victoria.
Two converter stations will be constructed at the same sites in Heybridge and Hazelwood.
ICN Gateway Registration Process
HOW TO REGISTER AN EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
- To submit an EOI, companies must have an ICN Gateway company profile. Information on how to register your company on ICN Gateway is detailed below.
- This is an initial, generic EOI submission only. All companies who submit an EOI will be included in information presented to companies who are short listed to bid for this Project.
- The services, programmes and initiatives provided by ICN Victoria are aimed at complementing a company's existing Sales, Marketing and Business Development strategy and any EOI submitted should not be considered as an alternative to these activities.
ICN GATEWAY COMPANY REGISTRATION
- Click here to register your company profile on ICN Gateway.
- Support and assistance are available through the web links listed below.
- An ICN Gateway company profile that accurately and effectively summarises your company is critical to using the services of the ICN Group - please ensure that your company invests the time and energy required to represent your company in the most effective manner possible.
- Companies should ensure that the email notification functionality within their ICN Gateway company profile is activated to include an appropriate level of coverage to Information & Updates, Major Projects and Regional Opportunities.
