- The University of the Western Cape (UWC) invites qualified Bidders to submit proposals for the construction, installation, metering, maintenance, operations and financing for the Installation of a Sustainable Energy Security solution.
- The project will be based on a Build, Operate and Transfer (BOT) model which will allow Bidders to leverage their own supply chains, including contractors and subcontractors, to achieve the project’s objectives.
The required infrastructure projects are:
Solar PV System
Construction of a 4 Megawatt peak (MWp) Solar Photovoltaic (PV) System and Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) for the UWC Main Campus residences, academic buildings, Unibell residence, and a carport solar PV system for the Chemical Science car park.
Energy Metering and Load Monitoring System
Deploy an online Energy Metering and Load Management platform, including both hardware and software, for monitoring and managing energy usage across the UWC Campus.
Operation and Maintenance Period
The operation and maintenance of the required Sustainable Energy Security Infrastructure installation should include not only routine maintenance but also provisions for the upgrade and replacement of technology as needed to ensure optimal performance and efficiency throughout the contract duration.
The Operations and Maintenance period offered by bidders shall be a maximum of Twenty (20) years from the date of issue of Completion Certificate for the Infrastructure
Link to the tender document HERE
God luck!
Author: Bryan Groenendaal
