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Tender: Operations and Maintenance for Northern Territory Solar Farms – Department of Defence Market Sounding

Released 2 days ago

Closes20 Nov 2026

Likely valueEstimate$650K to $2.7MInflation adjusted

LocationFederal

AgencyDepartment of Defence - DSRG

SourceAusTender

CategoryEnergy & Environment

ReferenceDCET-NTSOLAR

TypeExpression of Interest

Published23 Oct 2026

25 days leftCloses Fri, 20 Nov 2026

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The Department of Defence is seeking suppliers for operations and maintenance services for solar farms located in the Northern Territory and is conducting a market sounding to inform a future Commonwealth procurement. The Commonwealth invites persons or entities interested in providing all or part of the required O&M services to participate in this market sounding to help shape potential upcoming contract requirements.

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solar PV and BESS operations & maintenanceOther

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Need sufficiently cleared and inducted personnel (foreign national restrictions may apply) — reliance on escorted access is to be minimised

High‑voltage switching and electrical work must be done by appropriately qualified, licensed and authorised personnel

OT/cybersecurity capability and experience protecting operational technology systems is expected/demonstrable

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