Solar Systems
Tender Overview
About this tender
The City of Kwinana is planning a tender opportunity for solar systems in Western Australia. This tender relates to photovoltaic systems and is categorised under power generation, transmission and distribution. The project is likely to cover design, supply and installation of PV systems on council assets, potentially including grid-connection works, metering, compliance testing and commissioning. Optional battery energy storage integration may also be included. This tender is suitable for Western Australia-based solar PV installers, engineering procurement and construction contractors, and electrical contractors with commercial and industrial solar experience. Specialists in off-grid and battery energy storage solutions may also be relevant.
Frequently asked questions
- The City of Kwinana is planning a tender opportunity relating to solar systems, specifically photovoltaic (PV) systems on council assets.
- The tender likely covers design, supply and installation of photovoltaic systems on council assets, potentially including grid-connection works, metering, compliance testing, commissioning, and optional battery energy storage integration.
- Suitable contractors are Western Australia-based solar PV installers, engineering procurement and construction contractors, and electrical contractors with commercial and industrial solar experience. Specialists in off-grid systems and battery energy storage solutions may also be relevant.
- The tender is located in Western Australia, specifically in the Perth Metropolitan area.
- This tender is categorised under Power Generation & Transmission & Distribution, specifically Photovoltaic Systems.
- The City of Kwinana is the agency managing this tender opportunity. The tender reference number is 620362.
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