Supply of Electricity
Tender Overview
About this tender
This University of Otago RFP relates to the purchase of electricity for the University of Otago and 2 nonaffiliated University colleges (St Margarets College and Selwyn College). The market process will also include the electricity needs of Dunedin and Queenstown Airports. Queenstown Airport (QAC): c. 5.0 GWh per annum split between 11 NHH and 2 TOU meters. QAC electricity supply to start 01 Sept 2026. Dunedin Airport: c. 2.6 GWh per annum split between 16 NHH and 2 TOU meters. The airports will receive offers based on their ICP’s. The airports are free to negotiate their own agreement with their chosen vendor Contact: Wade Kennard - tenders@otago.ac.nz
How to respond to this tender
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Read the requirements in full
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Answer every criterion with evidence
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Lodge early through the official portal
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