Expressions of Interest from suitably qualified Respondent(s), to work strategically alongside Participating Local Governments for the design and implementation of a Community Energy Project (CEP).

Project goals

The Western Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils Ltd. (WSROC) is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably experienced and qualified Respondents to work strategically alongside participating councils (Participating Local Governments) for the design and implementation of a Community Energy Project (CEP) - solar and battery bulk-buy program leading to Virtual power Plant (VPP).

The project is expected to support the following outcomes:

• Increase uptake of solar panel and/or battery systems
• Increase access to cheaper power to reduce the cost of living for the community
• Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from electricity consumption
• Reduce reliance on the grid by increasing battery storage capacity in the community
• Removal of up-front cost barriers to renewable technologies

Provide a pathway for VPP operation, including community energy storage and management, to enable collective energy generation, storage, and trading.

The project will set the foundations to transition the region towards becoming a low-energy, cost-effective, and low-emissions community, where rooftop energy is generated, stored, pooled and shared.

Please refer to the attached EOI document for further details.

Scope

-Implement a Solar and Battery Bulk-Buy Program: Develop and execute a program designed to enable community access to high-quality and cost-effective solar and battery systems.

-Co-design and refine the project, taking into consideration local community needs with a focus on provision of high quality and cost effective solar and battery systems.

-Host engagement events inviting the community to participate in the solar and battery offering.

-Register residents, businesses and other interested community participants for the various options:

• Purchase outright; or
• Finance options with $0 upfront; or
• Finance option with 0% interest payment plan, Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) or similar offer; and/or
• Virtual Power Plant or Peer-to-Peer Trading.

-Execute the Agreements with residents and small businesses.

-Manage the due diligence, installation and commissioning of the solar and battery systems.

-Manage the maintenance of the systems as required.

-Collect and share data with each Participating Local Government about the renewable energy usage and carbon reduction achieved and other metrics by that Participating Local Government.

Please refer to the attached EOI document for further details.

Related files

WSROC_WSEP_CEP_EOI_FINAL.pdf (698 KB)

Additional details/instructions

WSROC is undertaking an Expression of Interest to select a suitable Respondent(s) that may be further invited to participate in a Request for Tender (RFT) to deliver this Community Energy Project. The successful Respondent will enter into a contract with individual Participating Local Governments.

Please refer to the attached EOI document for further details.

Requirements

Mandatory requirements

A) Modern slavery *

Energy - Renewables

This procurement category has a heightened risk of modern slavery.

You will be asked to provide information about modern slavery risks in your business and any actions you have taken to address these. You can visit the NSW Anti-slavery Commissioner’s GRS webpage for more information.

Do you agree to provide this information?

Response type

Checkbox (Agree)

Opportunity requirements

1. Return Schedules

Refer to the attached EOI (Section D).

Response type

File upload (Multiple)

Response templates

Section D – EOI Return Schedules.docx (237 KB)

Evaluation

Weighting

The evaluation weighting is an estimate and is subject to change.

Price 0%

Non price 100%

Terms and conditions

Global terms and conditions

buy NSW Tenders Terms and Conditions (210 KB)

Notices

No notices have been posted for this opportunity.

Amendments

No amendments have been made to this opportunity

For general enquiries and help

buy.nsw@customerservice.nsw.gov.au

1800 679 289