The University of Queensland (UQ) is seeking solutions for a standalone power system (SAPS) upgrade at its Heron Island Research Station. The existing SAPS is largely decommissioned, and the station is currently powered by a diesel generator. The project involves designing, installing, and maintaining a new SAPS with high renewable penetration (****) and a minimum design life of **** years. Key objectives include maximizing operational reliability, ensuring continuous power supply (24/7), minimizing fire risk, and delivering the solution within a short timeframe. The process is two-stage, with submissions due by July 17, 2026. Sustainable reuse of existing components is optional. Logistics to the remote island location are challenging.
The closing date for responses is Friday, 17 July 2026, 2 pm AEST. closing date and time friday, 17 july 2026, 2 pm aest for responses
The university's standard payment terms are net thirty (30) days upon receipt of a correctly rendered invoice. he universitys standard payment terms are net thirty 30 days upon receipt of a correctly rendered invoice
The term of product warranties for key system components shall be aligned with the design life of **** years, so far as reasonably practicable. he term of product warranties for key system components shall be aligned with the design life, so far as reasonably practicable.
Evaluation criteria include technical solution and system architecture, delivery approach constructability, commercial models whole-of-life value, supplier capability and experience, and Queensland local content. a. technical solution and system architecture. . . b. delivery approach constructability. . . c. commercial models wholeoflife value. . . d. supplier capability and experience. . . e. queensland local content
Suppliers must demonstrate experience delivering similar remote or island SAPS projects, capability across design, delivery, and long-term O&M, organizational capacity, and past performance and references. i. demonstrated experience delivering similar remote or island saps projects ii. capability across design, delivery, and longterm om iii. organisational capacity iv. past performance and references
UQ may hold a briefing session at Heron Island Research Station for shortlisted proponents, which is optional. uq may hold a briefing session at heron island research station as noted in the indicative timetable for shortlisted proponents. suppliers are not required to attend the briefing session to submit a response
Clarifications must be submitted through the UQProcure tendering portal QA function no later than 48 hours before the close date. all questions, requests for further information or clarifications questions must be submitted through the uqprocure tendering portal qa function. none will be accepted any later than 48 hours before the close date.
