RFT260042 Capella WTP - Installation of Emergency Generator and Associated Civil Works & Switchboard

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Capella WTP Generator Installation The **Central Highlands Regional Council (CHRC)** is seeking qualified contractors for the design, supply, and construction of civil, structural, and electrical infrastructure at the **Capella Water Treatment Plant (WTP)**. This project aims to enhance the reliability and operational resilience of the facility by integrating a standby power system. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be responsible for: * **Generator Integration:** Installation and integration of a 330 kVA generator (supplied by CHRC) and connection/testing of a new Automatic Transfer Switch (ATS). * **Civil Works:** Design and construction of a generator shade structure, concrete slabs (including a 10,000L fuel pod slab), and site surfacing. * **Electrical Infrastructure:** Installation of conduits, cabling, and cable pits to connect the ultrafiltration (UF) plant and generator systems to the existing Main Switchboard (MSB). * **Coordination:** Liaising with Ergon Energy for system energization and commissioning. ### 🔑 Key Requirements * **Compulsory Site Inspection:** Attendance at a site briefing is mandatory for all tenderers. * **Capabilities:** Contractors must demonstrate expertise in civil construction, electrical installation, and structural design. * **Exclusions:** Works related to Ergon network cabling and metering panel modifications are excluded from this scope. ### 📍 Location & Timeline * **Location:** Capella, Queensland. * **Closing Date:** 13 May 2026, 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time). * **Decision Date:** 24 June 2026. This opportunity is ideal for firms specializing in **water infrastructure upgrades**, **power generation systems**, and **civil engineering services**. Interested parties should review all addenda and technical specifications provided in the tender documentation.