Tender Details
Expression of Interest | Sites for CopperString Eastern Link Workforce Accommodation and Facilities
Business Name
Powerlink Queensland
VP Reference #
VP479819
Opens
Monday 22 September 2025 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Friday 24 October 2025 10:00 AM (E. Australia Standard Time) CLOSED
Supplier query cut-off
Wednesday 22 October 2025 10:00 AM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Tuesday 23 December 2025 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Powerlink Queensland
Location
Tomlins St
South Townsville, Queensland 4810
Australia
WebSite:
https://www.powerlink.com.au/
Business Info
Powerlink is a leading Australian provider of high voltage electricity transmission network services, combining innovation with insight to deliver safe, cost effective and reliable solutions.
Contact Details
The buyer has elected to have their personal and contact details hidden. These details will be revealed at the buyers discretion.
What the buyer is requesting
Details
Powerlink Queensland is seeking Expressions of Interest (EOI) for sites to establish Workforce Accommodation and Facilities (WAFs) to support construction of the CopperString Eastern Link between Reid River and Hughenden. Sites may be leased or purchased, or existing facilities repurposed, to accommodate up to 400 personnel in multiple locations including Reid River, Charters Towers, and Pentland.

Respondents are invited to propose land (5–30 hectares), existing facilities, or turnkey solutions. Key considerations include site access, condition, available services, surrounding land use, and duration of availability (up to five years including construction).

Further details, technical requirements, and submission schedules are provided in the attached documentation. A summary of frequently asked questions is also available in the attached FAQs document.
Background information / Compatibility requirements
Details
Refer to the attached documentation for full background and technical compatibility requirements, including:

- Introduction for Specifications

- Appendix A – What a WAF could look like

- Appendix B – Draft Form 7 Lease – Generic WAF Premises

- Schedule 1 – Submission Document

- Schedule 2 – Technical Requirements

- Schedule 3 – Assumptions and Supporting Documentation

- EOI FAQs – Sites for Eastern Link Workforce Accommodation and Facilities
Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits)
Details
Refer to the attached documentation for detailed requirements and evaluation criteria.
Supplier lists selected
Lists
  • Architecture, Design, Planning
Categories selected
Categories
  • Architecture & Urban Design & Planning Services
    1: Land Use Planning
Regions of Service
Locations
  • Queensland
    1: North West
    2: Northern

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
Information requested by others
07/Oct/2025 05:19 PM
Question:
What insurances are required from both parties?

How will damage to land be assessed and repaired?

Answered on 10/Oct/2025 10:20 AM:


Insurances required for any lease of a WAF:

The Lessee (the Principal) will be required to have the following insurances relating to the Lease Premises:

• Public risk insurance - $20,000,000.00 per claim

• Lessee's property and fittings at Premises

• Worker's compensation insurance

• Any other insurance required by the Lessor (acting reasonably)

There is no requirement under the lease for the Lessor to have any particular insurances.

How will damage to land be assessed and repaired?

The condition of the land and any improvements on the land will be assessed and documented at the commencement of the lease. Damage to the land during the course of the lease term and on expiry of the term will be assessed with reference to the condition at commencement of the lease (providing for fair wear and tear as outlined in clause 7 of the lease) and will be managed in accordance with the terms of the lease (notably clauses 7 - Maintenance and Repair of Premises, 8 - Lessee’s Works, 10 – Safety, 12 – Damage or Destruction of Premises, 18 – End of Lease).
Updates made to this Request
10/Oct/2025 10:27 AM
******** Clarification to Respondents **********

- Respondents are not required to obtain any expert reports or approvals for purpose of responding to this EOI. If you already have relevant reports and wish to provide in your response please do so but that is not required to submit your response. If further information is required for the Principal’s assessment of your property the Principal will obtain these. The Principal will also be responsible for obtaining any necessary approvals for use of land as a WAF.

- Respondents can include a part of a lot in their submission. i.e. if a Respondent wishes to submit a response for only part of a lot that is acceptable. The submissions should indicate the area of the part lot available and provide a map where possible to identify the relevant area.