EOI sought from local suppliers for Inland Rail

Following local industry briefings, the Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) is now calling for expressions of interest (EOI) from suppliers for construction work on the Parkes to Narromine section of Inland Rail.

The ARTC is encouraging the over 400 bidders and local companies that attended the briefings – hosted by preferred construction contractor INLink in Parkes, Narromine and Dubbo – are being encouraged to register their expressions of interest by Friday 31 August 2018.

“With major construction work in the area due to begin in the coming months, this is an exciting time for numerous local businesses and individuals to take action and be involved in the opportunities available,” ARTC NSW Senior Project Manager for Inland Rail Mark Stevens said.

“We expect over 200 people to be employed to construct the Parkes to Narromine section of Inland Rail. In addition, a broad range of services will be required which we hope to procure locally as much as possible, including but not limited to concrete supply services, transportation, fencing, earthmoving, drainage, electrical works, concrete works, security and water bore drilling. The list is extensive”.

Mr. Stevens said registering an EOI to offer services on the first section of Inland Rail with INLink will not preclude companies or traders from bidding for more work on other sections of the project.

Once an EOI has been registered in the procurement system, bidders will be contacted when a request for pricing related to their particular business service is issued from INLink.

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