At a glance
Tender status: Complete
Selected projects: 2 projects (1 battery, 1 demand response)
Total capacity: 532 MW / 2,128 MWh
Overview
NSW Roadmap Tender 7 for Firming Infrastructure is complete. Two projects, representing 532 MW / 2,128 MWh have been awarded Long Term Energy Service Agreements (LTESAs) following a competitive tender assessment process.
More information on the successful projects and the assessment of bids for Tender Round 7 is available in the NSW Roadmap Tender 7 Market Briefing Note.
About this tender
The NSW Minister for Climate Change and Energy directed ASL, as the independent NSW Consumer Trustee, to deliver a tender to address an expected shortfall in firming capacity in summer 2027/28. NSW Roadmap Tender 7 opened on 2 October 2025 and sought an indicative 500 MW of firming capacity.
Successful projects
| Project | Proponent | Technology | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tomago Battery | AGL | BESS | 500 MV (2000 MWh) |
| Virtual Power Plant | Enel X | Demand Response | 32 MW (128 MWh) |
| Total | 532 MW (2,128 MWh) |
Benefits of LTESA awarded projects
The two projects will deliver 532 MW / 2,128 MWh of firming capacity and will:
- Be required to reach COD by November 2027
- Strengthen Energy Security in the Sydney-Newcastle-Wollongong sub-region.
- Provide capacity during Lack or Reserve 2 and 3 events, strengthening reliability and protecting consumers during periods of tight supply/demand balance.
Bid submissions
are now closed
To access your bid, log into the portal
Tender portal
Webinar
A recording of the NSW Roadmap Tender Round 7
for Firming Infrastructure and Demand Response
webinar is available
Last updated 26 Nov 2025
Tender Round 7 Documents
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 Round 7 - Outcomes Market Briefing Note
Tender Round 7 - Tender Guidelines
Tender Round 7 - MC1 Market Briefing Note
Tender Rules August 2025
Tender Round 7 - Social Value Market Briefing Note
Tender Round 7 - Demand Response LTESA
Tender Round 7 - Demand Response Tripartite Deed
Tender Round 7 - Firming Supply LTESA
Tender Round 7 - Firming Supply PDA
Tender Round 7 - Firming Supply Tripartite Deed
Tender Round 7 - Tender Process Deed Consortium
Tender Round 7 - Tender Process Deed Single Proponent Single
Tender Round 7 - Guidance for completing the Tender Process Deed and submitting a Security for Process Bond
Q&A Responses - Tender Round 7
Bid submissions
are now closed
To access your bid, log into the portal
Tender portal
Webinar
A recording of the NSW Roadmap Tender Round 7
for Firming Infrastructure and Demand Response
webinar is available
Last updated 26 Nov 2025