Solar PV and BESS 2026 Tender
Original: Solar PV and BESS – Community Resilience Programme
Selwyn District Council
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This is a contract notice published by a government body covering construction and works. Delivery covers New Zealand (Oceania). It is classified under Renewable Energy, Energy Storage and Climate Adaptation and 1 other against the sustainability taxonomy rather than matched on keywords.
Selwyn District Council is procuring solar photovoltaic systems and battery energy storage solutions as part of a community resilience programme in New Zealand. Bidders should have expertise in renewable energy installation, energy storage systems, electrical infrastructure, and community-scale distributed generation.
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About this tender
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. The procurement is delivered in partnership with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) through the Community Resilience Programme, with the aim of improving energy resilience, reducing operational energy costs and increasing renewable energy use across Council community facilities. The Contract Works cover three sites: Lincoln Library & Service Centre, West Melton Community & Recreation Centre, and Castle Hill Community Hall. Detailed technical requirements, site constraints, design parameters and performance requirements are set out in 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 under the Contract Documents, supply all equipment, materials and ancillary components, construct and commission the Solar PV and BESS at each site, complete all testing, inspections, certifications and network approvals, provide training, operation and maintenance documentation, warranties and as-built records, and deliver fully operational systems. The page does not state the contract duration or delivery timeline.
Bidder eligibility
Pre-qualification is listed as 'None'. The page refers only to a requirement for suitably qualified and experienced contractors. No specific registrations, classifications, references, financial thresholds or prior contract experience requirements are stated on this page; these may be set out in the Contract Documents, which are not included here.
Key requirements
- ✓Solar PV system design and installation
- ✓Battery energy storage system (BESS) supply and integration
- ✓Electrical infrastructure including wiring, cabling, and management devices
- ✓Community resilience focus with distributed generation capability
- ✓Compliance with New Zealand electrical standards and regulations
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Renewable energy funding covers solar, wind, hydropower, geothermal and bioenergy, from early research to grid-scale deployment. Public money tends to back demonstration, grid connection and access to energy in emerging markets, while procurement notices buy installation, operation and maintenance. Calls often ask for proof of resource assessment, permitting progress and local partners.
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