Trade Leads
Nicaragua: Rural Electrification, Renewable Energy Generation, and Energy Efficiency Project
The Government of Nicaragua has received funding from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for a project (PNESER) designed to reduce poverty by promoting access for a significant proportion of the population to an efficient and sustainable electrical service, and to change the country’s energy mix to help improve the conditions of mitigation and adaptation to climate change. Eligible Bidders interested in receiving an invitation to bid under ICB procedures and consultants wishing to receive a copy of the invitation for expressions of interest for consultancy contracts, or those interested in obtaining more information should refer to the announcement on the IDB website, or contact Ing. Salvador Mansell Castrillo, Coordinador General of PNESER – FODIEN, and copy: Lic. Mayra Barrera Andino.
Canada – Ontario: Lower Mattagami Hydropower Project
The Lower Mattagami project will replace and expand several existing hydro power plants, adding almost 440 MW of capacity to Ontario’s electric system. The U.S. Commercial Service has identified this project as an opportunity for American business partnerships, particularly for suppliers of small equipment and materials, such as ancillary equipment and for the main system and for the transformers stations. Interested U.S. firms should contact U.S. Commercial Officer Stefan Popescu for more information from now through May 2012.
India: Rural Micro-Grid Solar Power Project
Azure Power invites submission of qualifications and proposal data from qualified U.S. firms to develop a feasibility study to assess and provide planning assistance for two 500 kilowatt (kW) photovoltaic (PV) pilot projects in the Indian states of Chhattisgarh and Gujarat. The study will not include the construction of a pilot project, but will instead assist in the assessment and planning of two pilot project sites in order to attract equity investors for project implementation and for specialized U.S. solar exporters to establish a foothold in the growing Indian market. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) is available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901 and online. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to Azure Power by 12:00 pm NOON local time India, May 18, 2012. More detailed information is available on the solicitation website.
Bolivia: Surface Constructions for the Misicuni Hydroelectric Project
Empresa Nacional de Electricidad (ENDE) has received funding from the Inter-American Development Bank to partially finance the cost of the Misicuni Hydroelectric Project for Renewable Energy. ENDE invites eligible bidders to submit sealed proposals for the construction of certain surface structures for the Misicuni Hydroelectric Project. The reference budget for this tender is US$35 million. Interested eligible bidders may obtain additional information from ENDE and review the Tender Documents at the office from 9:00AM to 6:00PM or purchase a copy of the documents for a nonrefundable fee of US$500. Proposals must be delivered by May 21, 2012, 15:00. All proposals must be accompanied by a bid guarantee in the amount of US$300,000.00 or equivalent sum in freely convertible currency. Further details can be obtained by contacting Mr. Nelson Caballero Vargas (Spanish), or the U.S. Embassy in La Paz, Economic Officer, Sara Greengrass.
Nepal: PV Solar Street Lighting System
Nepal has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of an Energy Access & Efficiency Improvement Project, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply, Delivery, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of PV Solar Street Lighting Systems in municipal area of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur, Madhyapur Thimi and Kirtipur of Kathmandu Valley. International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage: Two-Envelope bidding procedure. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information and purchase the bidding documents from the NEA at the address given online. Bids must be delivered to the NEA by 12:00 noon on May 30, 2012.
India: Smart Grid Feasibility Study
The CESC Limited (CESC), a private sector utility with funding from USTDA, invites submission of qualifications and proposal data from interested U.S. firms to complete a feasibility study that will develop requirements and specifications for a smart grid implementation roadmap for CESC as well as a smart grid pilot that will be designed as part of the study. The project will provide for greater system integration with distributed generators and help provide application models for other distribution networks in India. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) is available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901 and online. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to CESC by 12pm NOON local time India, May 31, 2012. More detailed information is available on the solicitation website.
Nepal: Grid-Tied Solar PV Project
Nepal has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) toward the cost of an Energy Access & Efficiency Improvement Project, and the Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the Supply, Delivery, Turnkey, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of PV Grid Tied Solar Project. The bid is divided into two separate lots and bidders must submit their bid for both of the lots:
Lot 1: 100 kW Grid Tied at NEA Training Centre, Kharipati, Bhaktpur
Lot 2 a and b: 50 kW Gried Tied and 10kW Stand Alone Power Backup for Emergency Power Supply at Bir Hospital, Kathmandu
International Competitive Bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage: Two-Envelope bidding procedure. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information and purchase the bidding documents from the NEA at the address given online. Bids must be delivered to the NEA by 12:00 noon on June 1, 2012.
Morocco: Solar PV Rooftop Power Project
The Societé National des Transports et de la Logistique (SNTL) invites submission of qualifications and proposal data from interested U.S. firms to develop a feasibility study that will evaluate the optimal design, technology and project financing structure for a 1.5 megawatt (MW) peak capacity solar photovoltaic (PV) rooftop pilot project on the planned SNTL facility at Mohammedia. The study will also recommend tender specifications based on the findings, and will develop a duplicable methodology to identify preferred technologies for additional site development at four other planned SNTL facilities throughout Morocco, in order to achieve a cumulative installed peak generation capacity of 7 MW. A detailed Request for Proposals (RFP) is available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901 and online. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to SNTL by 4pm NOON local time, June 4, 2012. More detailed information is available on the solicitation website and from Anthony O’Tapi.
Georgia: Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project
Engurhesi Ltd intends to use part of the proceeds of loans from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), European Investment Bank (EIB), and European Commission Neighbourhood Investment Facility (EC NIF) towards the cost of Enguri/Vardnili Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project. Engurhesi Ltd invites sealed tenders from experienced contractors for the project, including reconstruction of several roads, construction and reconstruction of drainage channels, and rehabilitation of an existing building. Tender documents may be obtained from the office at the address below, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of 200 Euros or equivalent in a convertible currency. Tenders must be delivered to the office at the address below on or before June 18, 2012, by 14:00PM local time. Prospective tenderers may obtain further information from Mr. Malkhaz Tskvitishvili, and inspect and acquire the tender documents at Engurhesi Ltd, Project Implementation Unit, 8 Politkovskaia Street, 2nd floor in Tbilisi.
The Office National de l'Electricite (ONE) invites expressions of interest for the development, design, financing, construction, operation and maintenance of a wind project, consisting of five wind farms, a total installed capacity of 850 MW. In addition to the development of five wind farms above (850 MW), the Project includes the provision and maintenance of equipment necessary for the completion of an additional 200 MW wind farm. The 850 MW wind project will be structured in a "Build Own Operate and Transfer" pattern, and will be conducted through a public-private partnership where the NEB, the Energy Investment Company (EIS) and the Fonds Hassan II will collaborate with strategic partners reference selected through the process of bidding above. ONE has requested a loan from the African Development Bank (ADB), the European Investment Bank (EIB) and KfW Bankengruppe (KfW) to help finance the project. Interested candidates can obtain more information and download pre-qualification document No. SP 40311 from ONE’s website. Applications for prequalification in this notice must be filed in a sealed envelope, at the latest on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at 10:00 AM (Moroccan time).
Saudi Arabia: 100 MW Solar Project
Makkah Municipality invites solar energy producers to enter a competitive bid for the provision of alternative energy to Makkah Municipality (100 MW). Bidders should have ten years of experience in the implementation, operation, and maintenance of at least three 50 MW (minimum) solar power projects, three 50 MW (minimum) renewable energy generation projects, and three projects (minimum $150 million investment) as an Independent Power Producer (IPP). Interested organizations should submit, in an envelope sealed with red wax, a technical & financial proposal, a copy of the Zakat certificate and recent income tax statements, a copy of registration with the Chamber of Commerce, a 1% bank guarantee valid for 90 days from the bid opening, and a copy of the GOSI certificate. The RFP price is 50,000 Saudi Riyals, and bids should be submitted by June 23, 2012, at 11:00 AM to the Municipality of Holy Makkah, Customer Service Department, Ground Floor. For more information please contact haboo2020@yahoo.com, 02-576 0330 (phone), or 053-411 5622 (mobile).
Mauritius: 1-2 MW Solar PV Projects
The Central Electricity Board (CEB) of Mauritius requests sealed bids from developers for the installation of 1 to 2 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic systems, with a total capacity of 10 MW. A complete set of Bidding Documents in English may be viewed and purchased by interested Bidders by calling at the Registry of the CEB, from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, at the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of MUR 10,000 plus VAT or US$365 for overseas bidders. Bids may be submitted in person at the CEB office or by registered post or Courier Service on/or before June 27, 2012 at 1:30 PM (Mauritian time). Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Address: The Chairman Tender Committee, Central Electricity Board, Royal Road, Curepipe , Rep of Mauritius; Tel (230) 601-1100, Fax (230) 675-7958/59; Email ctc@ceb.intnet.mu
Cameroon: Solar Water Heaters
Solarity Afrique Centrale requests bides for the procurement of 200 solar water heaters of a capacity between 200 and 300 liters each, to be purchased in the next six months. Interested U.S. firms should contact Jean Paul Yana (phone: (237)22-20-15-00; fax: (237)22-20-15-03) for more information, or to submit product specs and pricing, in English, by June 2012.
Jordan: Smart Grid Upgrades to the Electricity Distribution Company
The Electricity Distribution Company of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan invites submission of qualifications and proposal data from interested U.S. firms that are qualified on the basis of experience and capability to develop a feasibility study (Study) for a smart grid upgrade to an electricity distribution company in Jordan. The proposed project would provide improvements to electricity distribution by installing a smart meter system, aiming at 100% smart meter penetration within three years, assessing the most appropriate technologies and designing a smart metering implementation plan for the proposed project. A detailed Request for Proposals is available from USTDA, at 1000 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 1600, Arlington, VA 22209-3901 or online. Only U.S. firms and individuals may bid on this USTDA financed activity. Interested U.S. firms should submit their Proposal in English directly to the Electricity Distribution Company by 4:00 PM, local time, on July 2, 2012. For more information, see the announcement or contact Anthony O'Tapi.
Indonesia: Geothermal Investment Project
The Government of Indonesia has received financing from the World Bank for the Geothermal Clean Energy Investment Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consultant services. The objective of the project is to increase the utilization of clean geothermal-based electricity. There are two components: investment and institutional and technical capacity building. For more information, see the World Bank project website.
Monteserrat: Geothermal Development
The Government of Monteserrat invites expressions of interest for confirmation and development of potential geothermal resources on the island. Existing documents on the exploration of geothermal resources are available online. The formal request for expressions of interest will be provided to suitable applicants. Firms interested in receiving formal documentation should contact beardsleyr@gov.ms and copy mike.allen@xtra.co.nz.
FYR Macedonia: 70 MW Hydropower Plant
AD Elektrani na Makedonija (ELEM) intends to use the proceeds of a loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to construct the 70MW Boskov Most hydro power plant in the west of FYR Macedonia. The proposed project will require the procurement of the following services and works: extensive civil works, including access roads; dam construction, intakes and channels; tunnelling, powerhouse, penstock, surge tank, related steel lining; supply of turbines and associated electromechanical equipment; and supply and construction of switchyard. Tendering for contracts related to this project will close on February 28, 2013. Interested suppliers, contractors, and consultants should contact Ivan Trpeski or visit EBRD's procurement site for more information.
