Solar PV and BESS – Community Resilience Programme

Overview Selwyn District Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the detailed design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at selected Council-owned facilities. Purpose This procurement is being delivered in partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) through the Community Resilience Programme and supports Council's objectives of improving energy resilience, reducing operational energy costs and increasing the use of renewable energy across its community facilities. Scope The Contract Works comprise the delivery of Solar PV and BESS installations at the following sites: Lincoln Library & Service Centre West Melton Community & Recreation Centre Castle Hill Community Hall The scope includes: Completion of all detailed design activities required under the Contract Documents Supply of all equipment, materials and ancillary components required for the Contract Works Construction and commissioning of Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems at each site Completion of all testing, inspections, certifications and network approvals required by the Contract Provision of training, operation and maintenance documentation, warranties and as-built records Delivery of fully operational systems in accordance with the Contract Documents Detailed technical requirements, site constraints, design parameters and performance requirements are provided within the Contract Documents, including the Technical Specification, Concept Design Drawings and Solar Ready Certification reports. Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced in the detailed design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of Solar PV and BESS systems