General expression of interest for capabilities not listed elsewhere - Voith Snowy 2.0

The HumeLink West project, managed by the UGL-CPB Joint Venture (UGL Engineering Pty Ltd and CPB Contractors Pty Ltd) for Transgrid, represents a significant energy infrastructure development in New South Wales, Australia. This tender acts as a general expression of interest for suppliers and contractors whose specific capabilities are not captured under existing work packages. The project encompasses the expansion of the Wagga Wagga 500 kV substation, the construction of the new Gugaa substation, and the installation of a 500 kV double circuit transmission line involving approximately 360 towers.

The scope of work is extensive, covering geotechnical and engineering design, civil works including 300 kilometres of access track construction, traffic management, the establishment of large-scale worker accommodation facilities, and complex logistics for material transport.

The project is committed to fostering local and regional economic growth within the Riverina and Murray regions. Prospective bidders are required to maintain a comprehensive ICN Gateway capability profile to be considered for project opportunities.

The joint venture seeks to build long-term procurement and resourcing relationships with businesses capable of supporting these diverse infrastructure requirements. Interested parties should ensure their capability profiles accurately reflect their service offerings to facilitate effective assessment by the project team.

## Keywords

HumeLink West, Transgrid, UGL-CPB JV, NSW Infrastructure, Transmission Line Construction, Civil Engineering, Local Procurement, Riverina Murray, Energy Infrastructure