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Solar PV and BESS – Community Resilience Programme

Issued by New Zealand Government · via GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders

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Published
16 Oct 2026
Closes
13 Nov 2026, 03:00 UTC
Reference
35235187
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Energy & Power

At a glance

New Zealand Government in New Zealand has published a tender in energy & power: “Solar PV and BESS – Community Resilience Programme”. Submissions close on 13 November 2026, 21 days from today. Quote reference 35235187 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 1,101 notices from this buyer since 2020, 568 of them currently open. There are 13 open energy & power notices in New Zealand on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders, not through FreeTender.

Details

RFx ID: 35235187 Organisation: Selwyn District Council Open date: Friday, 16 October 2026 4:00 PM +13:00 Close date: Friday, 13 November 2026 4:00 PM +13:00 Categories: 26100000 - Power sources 26110000 - Batteries and generators and kinetic power transmission 26120000 - Electrical wire and cable and harness 39120000 - Electrical equipment and components and supplies 39130000 - Electrical wire management devices and accessories and supplies Region: Canterbury Overview: Selwyn District Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the detailed design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning and handover of Solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) at selected Council-owned facilities. This procurement is being delivered in partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) through the Community Resilience Programme and supports Council's objectives of improving energy resilience, reducing operational energy costs and increasing the use of renewable energy across its community facilities. The Contract Works comprise the delivery of Solar PV and BESS installations at the following sites: Lincoln Library & Service Centre West Melton Community & Recreation Centre Castle Hill Community Hall Detailed technical requirements, site constraints, design parameters and performance requirements are provided within the Contract Documents, including the Technical Specification, Concept Design Drawings and Solar Ready Certification reports. The successful Respondent will be required to: Complete all detailed design activities required under the Contract Documents. Supply all equipment, materials and ancillary components required for the Contract Works. Construct and commission Solar PV and Battery Energy Storage Systems at each site. Complete all testing, inspections, certifications and network approvals required by the Contract. Provide training, operation and maintenance documentation, warranties and as-built records. Deliver fully operational systems in accordance with the Contract Documents.

Published on GETS, the New Zealand Government Electronic Tenders Service.

Context for bidders

We hold 1,101 notices from New Zealand Government, going back to November 2020 — 568 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Education & Training and Water & Environment. There are 13 open Energy & Power tenders in New Zealand. This one closes in 21 days.

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