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272778 Carpark Solar Installations - Invitation to Participate

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Tender Closed
RFx ID : 31883641
Tender Name : 272778 Carpark Solar Installations - Invitation to Participate
Reference # : 272778
Open Date : Tuesday, 24 June 2025 12:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Close Date  : Friday, 11 July 2025 4:00 PM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)
Department/Business Unit : Property Services
Tender Type : Invitation to Participate (ITP)
Tender Coverage : Sole Agency  [?]
Categories :
  • 26000000 - Power Generation and Distribution Machinery and Accessories
  • 39000000 - Electrical Systems and Lighting and Components and Accessories and Supplies
  • 72000000 - Building and Facility Construction and Maintenance Services
Regions:
  • Waikato
Required Pre-qualifications : None
Contact : Procurement at University of Waikato
procurement@waikato.ac.nz
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Overview

The University of Waikato will be facilitating face to face discussions using a Competitive Dialogue Process to investigate options for the design, financing, installation, and long-term operation of a ~2MW solar photovoltaic (PV) carpark array under a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), Energy Services Agreement (ESA) or other off balance sheet financing option.

This project supports our sustainability goals and energy resilience strategy while offering a long-term partnership opportunity.

This is a rare opportunity to partner with a leading New Zealand university on a high-profile renewable energy project. You’ll be contributing to decarbonisation in the tertiary sector and gain visibility across government, industry, and academia.

The project is backed by senior leadership and is a cornerstone of our energy and sustainability strategy.

Please refer to MBIE's guidance on the ITP / Competitive Dialogue process - we are not looking for a full solution in the first step of this Multi-Step procurement process.

https://www.procurement.govt.nz/guides/guide-to-procurement/plan-your-procurement/options-for-approaching-the-market/competitive-dialogue/

RFx Outcome

This tender has been completed.

Further information:
Update on Competitive Dialogue Process – Solar PV Carpark Array Project

The University of Waikato has completed the Competitive Dialogue phase for the proposed ~2MW solar photovoltaic (PV) carpark array at our Hamilton campus.

Responses to the Invitation to Participate (ITP) were assessed, and shortlisted respondents progressed to the Dialogue stage. Respondents who were not shortlisted for Dialogue have been notified directly via email.

We are now moving to a closed Request for Proposal (RFP) process, which commences 05/09/2025 12pm. This next phase is by invitation only and includes a select group of respondents identified through the Dialogue process.

Shortlisted respondents who participated in the Dialogue phase but were not selected for the RFP stage will be notified in accordance with MBIE Rules and good procurement practice.

Date RFx was completed/updated: Friday, 5 September 2025 9:24 AM (Pacific/Auckland UTC+12:00)