RFP1389 Plug and Play Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment
Location: All regions
Buyer: Essential Energy
Opened: Apr 20, 2026
Closing: Jun 16, 2026
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### ⚡ Tender Overview: Plug and Play EVSE Supply
**Essential Energy** is inviting proposals for the **manufacture, testing, supply, and delivery of Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment (EVSE)**. This project focuses on integrating EV charging hardware within existing composite streetlight assets across the electricity network.
### 📋 Scope of Work
* **Hardware Supply:** The scope is strictly limited to the supply of EVSE hardware and associated accessories.
* **Integration:** Equipment must be compatible with composite streetlight infrastructure.
* **Contingency:** Note that the issuance of any purchase order is contingent upon the approval of the *Essential Energy Plug and Play ARENA Funding trial* and the associated ring-fencing waiver by the Australian Energy Regulator (AER).
### 🏗️ Requirements & Qualifications
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the following:
* **Modern Slavery:** Disclosure of risks and mitigation strategies.
* **Scheme Membership:** Potential requirement for membership in the **ICT Services Scheme (SCM0020)** and/or the **Subsidence Advisory NSW Independent Assessment Scheme (SCM4721)**.
* **Evaluation Criteria:** Proposals will be assessed based on capability, compliance, pricing, and adherence to terms and conditions.
### 🔍 Keywords
Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment, EVSE, Streetlight Integration, Renewable Energy, Infrastructure, Hardware Supply, Essential Energy, NSW Tenders, EV Charging Infrastructure, ARENA Funding.