The Buffel Park Village Expansion is a critical infrastructure project for BHP, designed to increase accommodation capacity for its workforce in the Bowen Basin.
This project addresses the need for additional facilities to support mining operations, reduce reliance on third-party accommodations, and improve site efficiency.
The expansion includes:
208 additional standard accommodation rooms
4 Person with Disability (PWD) compliant rooms
4 new laundries
200 additional car parks
Upgraded security features, including CCTV and lighting
Installation of backup power generators
Buggy-accessible pathways
The project is strategically located 1 km from Caval Ridge Mine, approximately 24 km southwest of Moranbah, QLD, ensuring ease of access for mining personnel.
Project Type Request for Quote (RFQ)
Sector Mining Services & Infrastructure
Issuing Agency
BHP Billiton Mitsubishi Alliance (BMA)
Our Role Submission Management, writing, editing, review, and packaging of final submission.
Project BMA Buffel Park Village Expansion - Construction Package
The Project
The Scope
Oaka Construction QLD engaged MBD & Co Pty Ltd (MBD) to lead the RFQ submission for the Buffel Park Village Expansion – Construction Package under BHP’s Global Contract Management System (GCMS).
Our deep understanding of major mining procurement and engineering panel agreements ensured that Contractor’s submission was competitive, compliant, and aligned with BMA’s evaluation criteria.
Through expert bid strategy, technical writing, and compliance management, MBD & Co successfully:
Delivered a fully compliant and compelling RFQ submission to BHP.
Positioned Oaka Construction QLD as a strong contender for inclusion in the Buffel Park Village Expansion contract.
Demonstrated Oaka’s capabilities in large-scale mine accommodation projects, reinforcing its credibility within BHP’s contractor network.