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.
Parkes Shire Council (the Principal) is seeking tenders for the design, supply, installation and commissioning of a ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) system at the Akuna Road Pump Station (ARPS). The scope of works includes the delivery of an 860kW ground-mounted solar PV system to support pumping operations at the Akuna Road Precinct. The works comprise (and the Contractor is to), but not limited to, the following: Design, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of an 860kW ground-mounted solar PV system Supply, installation and commissioning of grid-connected inverters of 660 kW AC capacity (e.g. 6 x 110 kW units). Installation of approximately 170 metres of underground DC cabling from the solar PV array to the ARPS main switch room, including approximately 60 metres of sub-array cabling and cable containment. Provide a complete solar PV system, including the design, supply, installation and commissioning of the system Integration of the solar PV system with the new ARPS electrical infrastructure, including locating the inverters into the switchroom and connections to the main switchboard located within the pump station Preparation of all technical documentation, including design documents, certifications, commissioning records, and as-built drawings Lodgement and management of all applications and approvals required by Essential Energy for network connection, on behalf of the Principal Compliance with all relevant Australian Standards, network requirements, statutory obligations and workplace health and safety requirements Provide relevant case studies or example solutions that have been delivered that demonstrate capability to meet objectives and functional requirements of the project.
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