Design Consultancy - Power Efficiency Battery Installation for 6 locations
Location: 28 Attunga Rd, Blaxland, NSW 2774, Australia
Buyer: Blue Mountains City Council
Opened: May 27, 2026
Closing: Jun 25, 2026
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### 🔋 Tender Overview: Battery Installation Design Consultancy
Blue Mountains City Council (BMCC) is inviting proposals from qualified consultants to provide **feasibility, optimisation, and detailed technical specifications** for battery energy storage systems (BESS) across six key council sites. This project aims to maximize energy savings and emissions reductions for the council's highest-consuming buildings.
#### 📍 Scope of Work
The successful consultant will deliver detailed scopes of work and construction specifications for the following locations:
* **Aquatic & Fitness Centres:** Katoomba, Springwood, Lawson, and Glenbrook.
* **Council Facilities:** Katoomba Council HQ (integrated with solar PV) and South Street Depot.
#### đź’ˇ Key Requirements
* **Design Focus:** Maximise revenue return to the Council through FCAS (Frequency Control Ancillary Services) and community battery services.
* **Budget Constraints:** The combined installation budget for the assets is $830k. Consultancy submissions should not exceed $50,000 (Incl GST).
* **Compliance:** Documentation must adhere to all relevant Australian standards and codes of practice.
#### đź“‹ Evaluation Criteria
Proposals will be evaluated based on:
* **Value for Money (35%)**
* **Capability & Capacity (20%)**
* **Methodology & Program (20%)**
* **Environmental/Sustainable Management (10%)**
* **WHS, Critical Assumptions, and Innovations (15%)**
This is a significant opportunity for engineering and energy consultants to support a major local government sustainability initiative. Interested parties must ensure all returnable schedules are completed in the requested format.