Tender: MTIB Pentrebach – Design and Installation of Integrated Smart Local Energy System (Solar PV, Battery, Heat Pump, EV Charging)

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The Merthyr Tydfil Institute for the Blind (MTIB) is seeking a Principal Contractor to design, supply, install, integrate, test and commission a fully operational Smart Local Energy System (SLES) at its Pentrebach premises, supported by the Welsh Government Ynni Cymru Capital Grant Funding Programme. The works include approximately 108.36 kWp rooftop solar PV, a battery energy storage system of circa 197 kWh with 50 kW power conversion, a VRF air source heat pump with an indicative 60 kW heating capacity and minimum seasonal COP of 4.0, four 22 kW AC EV charging outlets, one 50 kW DC rapid charger, and an integrated smart energy management and monitoring system; the contractor is responsible for site surveys, structural assessments, system design, equipment procurement, electrical and civil works, DNO applications and approvals, planning/building regulations where applicable, subcontractor coordination, installation, integration, testing, commissioning, certification, handover and all required compliance. All works must meet applicable UK legislation, relevant British Standards, electrical installation regulations, Construction Design and Management Regulations 2015, manufacturer requirements and recognised industry standards; the completed system must include monitoring, metering and energy optimisation capabilities, operating manuals, maintenance information, warranties, certification and staff training. The maximum available project budget is GBP 388,840 excluding VAT, the project is subject to final funding confirmation and procurement approvals, a mandatory pre-tender site visit is required and all works, testing, handover and final invoicing must be completed by 31 March 2027.