Tender Round 6 under the NSW Electricity Infrastructure Roadmap is now open for Project Bids.
Eligible proponents in NSW are encouraged to submit bids for Long Duration Storage (LDS) LTESAs.
This tender round has an indicative target of 1 GW (at least 8 GWh) of LDS projects. It is open to all eligible projects in NSW seeking an LDS LTESA that can be operational by 2034. As the NSW Consumer Trustee, AEMO Services is able to award LDS LTESAs above or below the indicative tender volume where it is consistent with the applicable requirements of the EII Act.
The tender is designed to support the delivery of high-quality electricity infrastructure that is in the long-term financial interests of NSW electricity customers.
More details on the LDS LTESA and tender process can be found in the Tender Round 6 Documents tab.
Minimum targets for LDS
Under the Electricity Infrastructure Investment Act (EII Act), AEMO Services has two legislated targets for LDS infrastructure. These are:
- 2 GW and 16 GWh by 2030; and
- 28 GWh by 2034.
These targets are minimum objectives and where AEMO Services identifies a need to procure infrastructure beyond these targets and it is deemed to be in the long-term financial interests of NSW electricity customers, it will do so.
Registrations are
now closed
To access your bid, log into the portal
Tender portal
Webinar
A recording of the NSW Roadmap Tender Round 6 for Long Duration Storage LTESAs webinar is available
Watch webinar
Last updated 27 May 2025
On this page you can find the information needed to prepare and submit your Bid. The Tender Guidelines are intended to be a one-stop-shop for all the information needed to participate in the Tender.
| Tender Guidelines | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tender Guidelines | Guidelines for Tender Round 6 |
| Project Documents | Purpose |
|---|---|
| LDS LTESA | Draft Long-Term Energy Service Agreement for long-duration storage projects, to be executed with the SFV. |
| LDS PDA | Draft Project Development Agreement for long-duration storage projects, to be executed with the SFV |
| LDS PDA and LTESA - Tripartite Deed | Draft Tripartite for both the LDS PDA and LTESA, to be executive with the SFV and Security Trustees. |
| Project Bid Documents | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Returnable Schedule MC4 | Information to be provided by all Proponents for MC4 – Community engagement, shared benefits and land use considerations |
| Tender Process Deed – Consortium | Tender Process Deed to be signed by Proponents (if a consortium) and attached to Project Bid. |
| Tender Process Deed - Single | Tender Process Deed to be signed by Proponent (if single entity) and attached to Project Bid. |
| Guidance for completing the Tender Process Deed | Information to assist in completing the Tender Process Deed |
| Social Licence Market Briefing Note | Additional guidance to help Proponents address MC4 and MC7. Only MC4 is required for the Project Bid. |
| FAQ from 21 May 2025 Webinar | Responses to additional questions from the Tender Round 6 Webinar, to provide clarifications and guidance for Project Bids. |
| Tender Rules | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Tender Rules May 2024 | Tender Rules as of May 2024 |
Registrations are
now closed
To access your bid, log into the portal
Tender portal
Webinar
A recording of the NSW Roadmap Tender Round 6 for Long Duration Storage LTESAs webinar is available
Watch webinar
Last updated 27 May 2025