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RFQ - Off-Grid Solar Site Office / Lunchroom / Toilet - Long-Term Hire

Issued by Bundaberg Regional Council · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities

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Published
12 Nov 2026
Closes
27 Nov 2026, 04:00 UTC
Reference
VP533571
Location
Queensland, Australia
Sector
Energy & Power

At a glance

Bundaberg Regional Council in Australia has published a request for quotations in energy & power: “RFQ - Off-Grid Solar Site Office / Lunchroom / Toilet - Long-Term Hire”. Submissions close on 27 November 2026, 14 days from today. Quote reference VP533571 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 18 notices from this buyer since 2026, 8 of them currently open. There are 14 open energy & power notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities, not through FreeTender.

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Details

Subject: Quote Request — Off-Grid Solar Site Office / Lunchroom / Toilet — Long-Term Hire — Mar 2027 to Jun 2029

Bundaberg Regional Council are seeking a quotation for the long-term hire of a fully self-contained, off-grid solar-powered site facility to be used as a combined office and lunchroom with toilet facilities at our construction site in the Bundaberg region.

Requirements

  • 3 full-time staff with computers — permanent workspace
  • 1–2 additional people on an ad hoc basis for meetings and visitors

Unit Preference:

  • Ideally one single 40ft unit providing combined office, lunchroom space and toilet facilities (if available)
  • However, we will gladly consider alternative configurations or sizes that meet our functional requirements — please outline your recommended option and why it suits our needs
  • Please also advise if built-in Starlink internet connectivity is available as an optional inclusion — if so, provide details of the equipment, service speed, and any associated setup or ongoing fees

Hire Period:

  • Start: On or before 8 March 2027
  • End: 30 June 2029
  • Extension: Month-to-month option available thereafter by mutual agreement — please confirm applicable rates and notice period

Facility Must-Haves:

  • Fully off-grid solar + battery system — please provide full specs (panel wattage, battery capacity kWh, inverter size)
  • 4 workstations/desks (or one long work bench) with power outlets for computers
  • Fridge, microwave, electric kettle, bench space
  • LED lighting + sufficient GPOs
  • Air conditioning
  • Secure entry, natural light windows

Documentation Required:

  • Floor plan showing dimensions, layout and furniture placement
  • Photos of the unit or similar model — interior and exterior

Delivery Location: Coral Cove Drive, Coral Cove, Bundaberg QLD

Delivery Required: On 8 March 2027

Quote To Include:

  • Monthly hire rate — all-inclusive
  • Solar system specifications
  • Starlink option details (if available) — equipment, speeds, setup & monthly costs
  • Full inclusions list
  • Delivery and pickup charges
  • Month-to-month extension rate from July 2029
  • Any additional costs and payment terms

Please submit by: Friday 27th November 2026

Buyer: Bundaberg Regional Council

Buyer location: 190 Bourbong St, Bundaberg Central, Queensland 4670, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP533571

Opens: Friday 13 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Friday 27 November 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Friday 27 November 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Friday 04 December 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Building Products & Materials; 1: Prefabricated Buildings; 2: Sheds & Shelters & Shade Structures; 3: Transportable & Demountable Buildings; Plant & Equipment (Hire); 1: Site Amenities

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Brisbane; 2: Sunshine Coast; 3: Wide Bay-Burnett; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: None...

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Context for bidders

We hold 18 notices from Bundaberg Regional Council, going back to August 2026 — 8 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Water & Environment and Transport & Logistics. There are 14 open Energy & Power tenders in Australia. This one closes in 14 days.

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