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Design, supply and installation of solar (Events Centre)

Issued by Cook Shire Council · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities

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Published
29 Sept 2026
Closes
21 Oct 2026, 04:00 UTC
Reference
VP526949
Location
Queensland, Australia
Sector
Energy & Power

Details

Cook Shire Council invites Tenders from suitably qualified Tenderers for the design, supply, installation, commissioning and completion of solar system at the Cooktown Events Centre as described in more detail in Part 5 – Scope.

System Size: Approximately 130kW (contractor to determine size suitability)

IMPORTANT REQUIREMENT:

  • The solar system at the Community Events Centre MUST be installed as a carpark-mounted solar shade structure.
  • Roof-mounted systems will NOT be accepted.
  • The Contractor is responsible for:

o Full structural design of the carpark shade structure

o Cyclone-rated design suitable for Far North Queensland

o Integration with existing carpark layout

o Drainage and stormwater considerations

o Electrical integration with existing switchboards

This is a fully turnkey project. Council expects the successful Contractor to manage all aspects required to deliver an operational system.

Works are to be completed before 30 June 2027.

Buyer: Cook Shire Council

Buyer location: 10 Furneaux St, Cooktown, Queensland 4895, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP526949

Buyer's reference: RFT T01526

Opens: Wednesday 30 September 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Wednesday 21 October 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Friday 16 October 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Wednesday 02 December 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services; 1: Electrical & Lighting Maintenance Supplies & Servi; Electrical Systems, Lighting, Equipment & Services; 1: Electrical Equipment & Components & Supplies; 2: Electrical Services; Sport & Recreation Equipment & Services; 1: Sport & Recreational Equipment & Supplies & Access

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Far North; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 8

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