Public-source example / Project brief 01
Northern Water — Mullaquana
A proposed desalination plant and transfer network. A useful starting point for a supplier qualification decision.
Prepared by EM3A from public sources. This is an editorial example, not a recorded EM3A run or customer result. It does not establish an open tender, product fit or a Spec Influence Window score. Project scope and procurement status may change after this review.
01 / Documented scope
What the reference design contains
The published assessment requirements describe a reverse-osmosis desalination plant, pipelines, pump stations, storage and electricity infrastructure. The reference design is preliminary and subject to change. [1]
- Proposed output
- 51 GL/year [1]
- Trunk pipeline
- ~360 km [1]
- Branch pipeline
- ~46 km [1]
02 / Documented position
Design and procurement
The project website says high-level design is available and detailed design follows contract award. Construction depends on approvals and agreements. [2]
Two consortia are reported as shortlisted for a design, build, operate and maintain procurement process. This is not an invitation for new prime bidders. [3]
03 / Commercial interpretation
Investigate the fit
For a pump or electrical supplier, the published scope provides a reason to investigate. It does not establish that your products are suitable or that a package remains available.
Compare your technical offer and delivery capability with the relevant package. Confirm the procurement route and who controls that specification before committing sales effort.
04 / Recommended next review
Resolve the unknowns
- Check the latest project and procurement updates against this dated snapshot.
- Identify the relevant package and confirm its current decision stage and specification owner.
- Verify duty requirements, certifications and local supply or service expectations against your offer.
- Decide whether to pursue, monitor or deprioritize. Record the evidence and reasoning with the decision.
Not established by this brief
Keep the limits visible
- Available package budgets or supplier revenue.
- An approved start date or guaranteed delivery programme.
- A named individual to contact, a product-fit score or a measured influence window.
Source register
Inspect the original material
- PlanSA — EIS assessment requirements, pages 4–6 ↗
Released 30 June 2026. Project description, preliminary design and infrastructure scope. Publication and assessment record.
- Northern Water — About the project ↗
Undated project page, reviewed 7 September 2026. Design sequence and dependencies before construction.
- Northern Water — Procurement and delivery ↗
Undated project page, reviewed 7 September 2026. Procurement model and reported shortlist. External sources open in a new tab.