Selwyn District Council

Solar PV and BESS – Community Resilience Programme

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.