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Land Distributed Tactical Power Management Challenge

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Published
10 Sept 2026
Closes
15 Oct 2026, 14:00 UTC
Reference
c83b9592-4ff5-4910-ad3a-01a2d6765912
Location
Australia
Sector
Defence & Security

Details

Current ATM View - ASCA-RFT-2026-LDTPM Land Distributed Tactical Power Management Challenge The Advanced Strategic Capabilities Accelerator (ASCA) is accelerating the delivery of innovative capabilities to the Australian Defence Force by rapidly developing, testing and transitioning technologies that address Defence’s priority needs. To support this initiative, ASCA is launching the Land Distributed Tactical Power Management Challenge, also referred to as the Power Challenge. The Power Challenge is a collaborative initiative between Australia and the United Kingdom (UK) focused on advancing innovative solutions to meet emerging land force energy requirements. You are invited to submit a tender in response to this Request for Tender (RFT) – ATM ID: ASCA-RFT-2026-LDTPM. Through this RFT, ASCA is seeking tenders to develop and demonstrate innovative solutions that address one or more of the following Desired Capability Effects (DCEs): DCE 1 – Company Level Power Generation and Management A modular, scalable and low-signature power capability that supports dispersed company-level operations for up to 72 hours independently of higher-echelon power sources. The capability may incorporate power generation, energy storage, energy replenishment and power distribution functions, and should support operations at company, platoon and section levels. DCE 2 – Tactical Edge Power A modular and scalable power capability that enables platoons, sections and individual soldiers to operate for up to 48 hours without reliance on company-level replenishment capabilities. The capability may incorporate local power generation, energy storage, energy harvesting, battery exchange or energy replenishment functions suitable for operation at the tactical edge. Multiple DCE 2 systems may be employed to meet platoon-level energy requirements. For full details and requirements, please refer to the RFT pack. There will be a supporting Industry Briefing for the Power Challenge. This will be conducted virtually on 16 September 2026 at 11:00 - 12:00 Midday AEST. You can register for the Industry Briefing using the following link https://asca-powerchallenge.anzpac.chime.live/app/. In Accorance with the Conditions of Tender in the RFT pack 12 months from contract commencement Tender responses are to be submitted electronically via the AusTender website www.tenders.gov.au using the 'Lodgement Page' link on this tender notification.

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