The Government of Guyana, in partnership with the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), has announced the launch of a competitive bidding process for the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) of three utility-scale ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) plants with battery energy storage systems. This initiative is part of the Guyana Utility-Scale Solar Photovoltaic Program (GUYSOL), financed under the Guyana – Norway Partnership.
The project, known as Lot 2 under GUYSOL, aims to install a total of 15MWp of solar PV capacity and 22MWh of battery storage in Linden, Guyana. The tender, officially titled “Engineering, Procurement, and Construction of Three Utility-Scale Ground-Mounted Solar PV Plants with Battery Energy Storage Systems – Lot 2,” invites bids from eligible and qualified international contractors.
Interested bidders are required to comply with International Competitive Bidding (ICB) procedures and meet the qualification criteria outlined in the bidding documents. This includes submission of business registration, compliance certificates from the Guyana Revenue Authority and National Insurance Scheme, VAT registration (for local bidders), and demonstrating technical and financial capabilities.
A pre-bid meeting and site visit are scheduled for August 5-6, 2024, providing potential bidders with an opportunity to inspect the project site and clarify any queries related to the bidding process.
Bidding documents can be obtained upon payment of a non-refundable fee of GYD 20,000.00 or equivalent in a freely convertible currency, and bids must be accompanied by a bid security of USD 250,000.00. The deadline for bid submission is 09:00 hours on Thursday, September 26, 2024, with bids to be opened during an online session on the same day.
For further information and access to bidding documents, interested parties can contact the Program Coordinator at Guyana Power and Light Incorporated or visit the Ministry of Finance’s National Procurement and Tender Administration.
This initiative underscores Guyana’s commitment to expanding renewable energy infrastructure and achieving sustainable development goals through strategic partnerships and investment in clean energy technologies.
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