Provision of Power Generation and Electrical Distribution System

Overview The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is seeking a supplier to provide off-grid, diesel electrical power generation, fuel storage and ancillary electrical power distribution equipment to support NEMA's two off-grid soft shelter (tent) camps when deployed to austere locations with limited access to trades. About Each of NEMA's two camps is capable of providing accommodation and associated facilities for use by both emergency services personnel and displaced community members. Each camp is designed to accommodate 100 people and includes: 7 x 54m2 accommodation tents 6 x 36m2 accommodation tents Internal and external lighting, climate control and water pumps A toilet block and a shower block May include a meeting/mess tent Purpose This procurement will form part of the stockpile of Australian Government-owned assets and will address an identified capability gap. Scope The scope includes: Provision of 4 x 200 kVA emergency power generators and/or 4 x 250 kVA emergency power generators (suppliers may quote both, noting NEMA is seeking 4 gensets only in this round of procurement) Provision of 4 x 2,500 litre fuel storage tanks/cubes configured to provide fuel to the gensets, including fuel lines and pumps as required, and appropriate hoses and connections to gensets Provision of 2 x synchronisation boxes (one per camp) that connect and integrate with both generators, load share automatically, and auto start-up/shut-down the genset(s) in response to demand Provision of 2 x mains distribution boxes (one per camp), receiving power from the synchronisation box and providing 32 Amp three phase outlets and domestic/230v 10 Amp (15 Amp acceptable) power outlets Supply of three phase cables to 14 tents, and single-phase cables to 14 tents, 2 ablution blocks, 2 water filter/pumps and a macerator Labelling of all goods purchased under the contract with Australian Government branding for identification purposes Delivery of all goods to NEMA's nominated warehouse, the NSW RFS State Logistics Centre, Marsden Park, NSW Generator Considerations Reliable and robust design, able to withstand harsh Australian environment and climate conditions Silent operation Fuel efficient, diesel fuelled and configured to allow fuelling from external tanks Able to run 24 hours per day on prime load for prolonged periods of time, for example weeks at a time Water cooled Compliant with relevant Australian standards, including Australian safety standards Easy to use Easy to transport, with lifting points and/or forklift pockets Ease of maintenance in austere environments Excellent availability of consumables and spare parts in remote and regional locations in Australia Availability of after-sales service Capable of auto shut down/auto start Fuel Storage Tank/Cube Considerations Robust design, able to withstand harsh Australian environment and climate conditions Weather-tight and self-bunded Secure access hatches and lids for safety and security, able to be padlocked Compliant with relevant Australian standards, including Australian safety standards Easy to use, store and maintain Easy to lift and transport, with appropriate lifting hooks and/or forklift pockets Excellent availability of spare parts Gensets should be located approximately 50m from the accommodation tents. Tender Briefing Date: 6th October 2026 Time: 14:00 Further details of the industry briefing are contained in the statement of requirement. Contract Terms and Conditions Contract terminates on Tuesday, 2nd February 2027 Instructions to Tenderers Tender responses can be lodged to the following address: NEMStenders@nema.gov.au