Rio Tinto has introduced this Portal to allow businesses to view expressions of interest (EOIs) for goods and / or services required by Rio Tinto from time to time, and to allow eligible businesses (ie. those that have completed the registration process) to submit responses to those EOIs.

Rio Tinto will decide, in its absolute discretion, which businesses that have responded to an EOI will be invited to respond to a Request Document issued by Rio Tinto for the supply of goods/services that it requires (which may be through a request for information (RFI), a request for proposal (RFP), a request for tender (RFT) a request for quote (RFQ) or any other form of request document issued by Rio Tinto).

Uploading or posting a response to an EOI does not guarantee that Rio Tinto will invite you to respond to a Request Document or that Rio Tinto will ultimately issue you with a Purchase Order or enter into a Contract with you. Rio Tinto reserves its absolute discretion in respect of these matters and will have no liability to you as a result of any decision to award or not award a contract to you.

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Member Status EOI no. EOI Name Open date Close date Closing Time
(Africa/Johannesburg +02:00)
Location
EOI-00002 Installation of Temporary Water and Power Supply for Office Buildings, Batching Plant, and Workshop SC-07 02/04/2026 17/04/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Register interest

The selected contractor shall be responsible for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of temporary water and power systems.

EOI-00003 Hire of VIP mobile toilets for a period of twenty-eight (28) months for the Zulti South Project – SE04 02/04/2026 17/04/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Register interest
EOI-00004 Supply, Installation and maintenance of Fire Protection Equipment and Provision of Fire Protection and Associated Services (SE15) 08/04/2026 22/04/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Register interest

The successful bidder will be required to undertake the full supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of basic fire fighting and prevention on a monthly basis, maintenance of equipment, & the inspection of handheld fire extinguishers on annual basis, and all associated equipment and works necessary to achieve full operational readiness. 

EOI-00003 507/MDGM2026 30/03/2026 08/04/2026 22:00 ANTANANARIVO Apr 2026  

Service de location et de gestion de distributeur automatique de boissons chaudes au bureau de QMM à Antanananarivo

EOI-00067 Installation Work of Structural Steel Infrastructure, Equipment and Pipe 31/03/2026 08/04/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Nov -0001  

The project comprises multiple process plant areas, mining infrastructure, material handling systems, pump stations, buildings, substations, and associated services. Interested subcontractors must demonstrate proven experience to undertake the execution of structural steel installations, mechanical installation works, Plateworks and piping systems (SMPP) for the Zulti South Project, covering multiple processing and infrastructure facilities including but not limited

 

EOI-00069 Re-graveling of Emalaleni Road - Sokhulu Tribal Area 31/03/2026 06/04/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Apr 2026  

the Contractor shall supply all management, supervision, labour, equipment, consumable items, cleaning materials, transport, and each item of expense necessary to execute the following scope requirements: RE-GRAVELING OF ROAD D1576, EMALALENI, SOKHULU TRIBAL AREA. - CIDB Grading 6, 7 and 8 will only be accepted.

EOI-00001 505/MDG/2026 30/03/2026 05/04/2026 22:00 ANTANANARIVO Apr 2026  

Fourniture et livraison de déjeuners au bureau de QMM à Antananarivo

EOI-00002 506/MDG/2026 30/03/2026 05/04/2026 22:00 ANTANANARIVO Apr 2026  

Service de Nettoyage du bureau de QMM à Antananarivo

EOI-00064 Construction of ZN2 BUS SHELTER 19/03/2026 27/03/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Apr 2026  

Construction of ZN2 Bus Shelter

EOI-00065 medical emergency response for the contraction site. 23/03/2026 27/03/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Apr 2026  

This Site requirement is the emergency response services to be provided on a construction site. The service includes the provision of two certified paramedics along with a fully equipped ambulance to respond to medical emergencies during construction activities. The objective of this service is to ensure rapid response and proper medical care in the event of an injury or health emergency.


services to include:

Ambulance and Paramedic Staffing

On-Site Availability

Emergency Response

Medical Record Keeping and Reporting

EOI-00063 Third Party Testing Services -Quality Testing For Earth Works, Concrete Works And Pile Foundations (SE14) 12/03/2026 18/03/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Mar 2026  

We hereby invite suitably qualified, independent, and accredited service providers to submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the provision of third-party quality testing, inspection, and verification services for Earth works, concrete works and pile foundations on Zulti South Project.

 

The objective is to ensure that all earthworks, concrete works and designs comply with approved specifications, relevant standards, and project quality requirements. All works shall be executed in accordance with the project specifications, approved method statements, and applicable South African standards, including COTO Standard Specifications, relevant SANS requirements and RBM Standards.

EOI-00060 Supply, Construction, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of two (2) 33 kV overhead powerlines, (SC012) 02/03/2026 11/03/2026 22:00 Richard Bay Mar 2026  

1. Overview of General Supply Requirements

The scope of works entails the construction of two 33 kv overhead powerlines and associated works namely

·        The 9.5km Power supply lines for the tailings and ore dressing plants

·        The 3.5km power supply lines for the booster pumpstation

All powerlines are inclusive of ancillary works like transformers, cabling ,material procurement etc.

 

EOI-00061 Civil construction works within the Tailings (SC14) 02/03/2026 11/03/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Mar 2026  

1.                Overview of General Supply Requirements

The work comprises the civil work required for the development and preparation of the Tailings Area and associated infrastructure within the proposed new operating mining facility. The Mining and Tailings Related Scope extend adjacent and parallel to the on-lease access road, between the Process Plant and the TSF and it is approximately 3 km. All works shall be executed in accordance with the project specifications, approved method statements, and applicable South African standards, including COTO Standard Specifications, relevant SANS requirements and RBM Standards.

EOI-00062 3PL Services 05/03/2026 10/03/2026 22:00 Richards Bay Mar 2026  

Third‑Party Logistics (3PL): Local & National Collections and Deliveries

Richards Bay Minerals (RBM), part of Rio Tinto, invites suitably qualified logistics service providers to express interest in providing third‑party logistics (3PL) services for local and national collections, consolidation, and delivery of goods to RBM operations.

1. Overview of Services

The appointed 3PL contractor will be responsible for end‑to‑end logistics services supporting RBM’s day‑to‑day operations, including:

  • Local collections and deliveries from suppliers based in Richards Bay and Empangeni
  • National consolidation and transportation from depots in Gauteng and Durban to the RBM onsite warehouse
  • Ad hoc, urgent, and breakdown deliveries, including after‑hours support where required

2. Local Collections & Deliveries

  • Daily collection of goods from RBM’s approved local suppliers (excluding raw materials and abnormal loads)
  • Same‑day delivery to the RBM onsite receiving warehouse
  • Handling of spares, consignment stock, and inter‑site transfers
  • Management of special and breakdown collections as instructed by RBM
  • Responsibility for safe handling, reporting of damages, and return logistics to suppliers

3. National Consolidation & Transport

  • Operation of 3PL consolidation depots in Gauteng and Durban
  • Receipt, consolidation, and dispatch of goods to RBM
  • Daily consolidation planning, transport manifests, and warehouse registers
  • Optimised truck selection and part‑load sharing to minimise logistics costs
  • Coordination with RBM for special loads, cranes, or abnormal consignments

4. Resources & Equipment

  • Provision of all vehicles, drivers, equipment, tools, and management resources
  • Vehicles must be roadworthy, compliant with Rio Tinto and South African legislation, and suitable for hazardous goods where applicable
  • Adequate standby resources to support breakdowns and continuity of service

5. Health, Safety, Environmental & Compliance (HSEQ)

  • Full compliance with Rio Tinto safety standards, procedures, and Codes of Practice
  • Adherence to South African legislation, including the National Road Traffic Act, OHS Act, and hazardous goods regulations
  • Mandatory use of PPE, trained and licensed drivers, vehicle safety systems, and Collision Avoidance Tags (CAT)
  • Environmental management, spill prevention, and hazardous material handling controls

6. Documentation & Reporting

  • Management of delivery notes, manifests, MSDS, gate releases, and return documentation
  • Accurate tracking, reporting, and retention of logistics records for audit purposes
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly operational and performance reporting

7. Performance Management

  • Services will be measured against defined Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) covering:
    • Safety and compliance
    • Service delivery and responsiveness
    • Quality of handling and documentation
    • Cost control and invoicing accuracy
  • Performance outcomes may influence ongoing and future work allocation.