Open government and public tenders
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
Find open Australian and New Zealand tenders by state, then write a winning response with Scryve.
BSC5017 - Ballina Wastewater Treatment Plant Solar Upgrades Council is seeking to increase existing solar power generating capacity at its Ballina Wastewater Treatment Plant to engage a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to design, supply, deliver, install, test and commission a new 600kW solar PV system. There is an existing 300kW ground mounted solar system. The system was installed in 2014 and consists of 1200 solar panels, producing approximately 450,000 kWh/year. The new system shall consist of; • a new 50kW roof mounted system to be installed on the Main Building • a new 550kW ground mounted system to be installed on the existing ground mounts and replace the existing 300kW system The work shall include but not limited to: • Provision for Project Management Plans (WHS, EMP, QMP) • Design of the Solar PV system in accordance with CEC guidelines and relevant Australian standards, including modules, inverters, mounting systems, AC/DC switchgear, cabling, protection and monitoring. • Supply, install and configure solar PV modules, grid-connect inverters, mounting systems, AC/DC switchgear, cabling, protection and remote monitoring. • Connect the solar PV array to the low-voltage system via existing switchboards, ensuring compliance with electrical safety requirements. • Integration into the existing system, retaining generator isolation measures and export limiting. • Upgrades or modifications to existing frames and mounts as required. • Installation and configuration of a data manager and export control meter. • Grid connection application, approval, inspections and witness testing as required. • Meter reconfiguration or changeover for compatibility with the solar installation. • Commissioning and testing of the complete electrical installation. • ‘As-built’ drawings and Operation & Maintenance manuals upon project completion. • Development of a safety shutdown procedure. • Training for onsite and maintenance staff on system operation, maintenance and troubleshooting. • Removal and disposal of existing panels and system components in line with Tender Schedule 16 • Removal and disposal remaining components, packaging and installation debris. • Any required modifications to buildings, including: • Cutting openings in roof slabs, walls and firewalls for cable penetration. • Sealing, patching and painting to restore affected areas. • Construction of cable pits and any required earthworks. • Location of any services (electrical, communications, water and wastewater) prior to excavations. • Site rehabilitation.
A strong tender response is clear, compliant, and backed by evidence. These steps apply to most Australian and New Zealand public tenders.
Open the official listing and download the full tender pack. Note the response schedules, evaluation criteria, mandatory conditions, and the exact closing time and lodgement method.
Check licences, insurances, certifications, and any conformance requirements before you commit. A quick bid or no-bid decision saves days of wasted effort on a tender you cannot win.
Respond to each evaluation criterion directly and back your claims with concrete examples, referees, and past performance. Address the buyer’s stated need, not a generic capability statement.
Submit through the source portal well before the deadline. Late or incorrectly lodged bids are almost always rejected, so leave time for uploads, portal errors, and last-minute questions.
