AKAC In-Situ Sodium Hypochlorite Generation System
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Inner West Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors, suppliers, service providers and consultants to tender, quote or express an interest for an on-site sodium hypochlorite generation system. The system is intended to improve operational safety, minimise chemical transport and storage risks, and improve long-term operational efficiency at Council's aquatic facilities. About Inner West Council operates aquatic facilities that require the continuous treatment and disinfection of pool water to meet public health, operational and regulatory requirements. Council currently operates an on-site chlorine generation system at Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre based on Prominent electro-chlorination technology. This existing asset has provided reliable service for many years but is now approaching the end of its operational life and requires replacement to ensure ongoing reliability, operational efficiency, workplace safety and long-term asset sustainability. Council's treatment facility, monitoring systems, dosing infrastructure and operator familiarity have been established around this technology platform. Purpose Council is seeking a replacement solution that can integrate effectively with the existing infrastructure and operating environment while providing a secure and continuous supply of disinfectant. Proposed solutions may include equivalent or superior technologies that can demonstrate compatibility with Council's operational requirements, performance objectives and asset management outcomes. Objectives The proposed solution will support Council's objectives of: Reducing the handling and storage of hazardous chemicals Improving operational resilience Minimising supply chain risks Delivering whole-of-life value for money Scope Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to tender for the design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, training, warranty support and ongoing maintenance of a complete in-situ sodium hypochlorite generation system. The successful Tenderer shall provide a complete turnkey solution capable of producing sodium hypochlorite on-site from salt, water and electricity and integrating with Council's existing treatment and dosing infrastructure. The successful Tenderer shall provide all labour, materials, equipment, plant, supervision and services necessary to design, supply, install, commission and place into operation a complete electro-chlorination system, including but not limited to: Process and hydraulic design, including all supporting calculations Electrical, control, PLC and communications system design Ventilation, hydrogen management and safety system design Structural, civil and site integration design Interface design with existing infrastructure, services and control systems Temporary works, staging and changeover requirements necessary to maintain facility operations during installation and commissioning Preparation of detailed shop drawings, installation drawings and as-constructed documentation All engineering, design certification and documentation necessary for a complete and fully operational installation Supply and Installation of Equipment The successful Tenderer shall supply, install, test and commission all equipment required for a complete and fully operational electro-chlorination system, including but not limited to: Electro-chlorination unit(s) Brine preparation and saturation system Salt storage facilities Product storage tank(s) Chemical dosing pumps Instrumentation and analysers PLC, communications and control systems Human Machine Interface (HMI) Ventilation and hydrogen extraction systems Electrical switchboards, cabling and associated electrical equipment Pipework, valves, fittings and supports Safety systems, alarms and emergency shutdown devices Calibration equipment, commissioning consumables and testing equipment All ancillary equipment, accessories and materials necessary to deliver a complete, integrated and fully operational installation Contractor Requirements Council seeks a proven, reliable and technically supported solution The solution must comply with relevant Australian Standards and industry best practice The solution must meet the operational requirements of a public aquatic facility Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A site visit has been arranged for this opportunity. Date: Tuesday 13th October Time: 11.00am Location: Annette Kellerman Aquatic Centre, Black Street (Enmore Park), Marrickville, NSW, 2204 Street parking available around the park
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