Expansion of the Itaipu and Villa Hayes Right Bank substations by 500 kV

The Republic of Paraguay has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the High Voltage Transmission System Expansion – Phase II project and will use part of the proceeds to finance this contract. The operation is PR-L1183 and the loan agreement is 5502/OC-PR.
The National Electricity Administration (ANDE) invites eligible bidders to submit bids for the supply of 500 kV and 220 kV equipment and the execution of the works corresponding to the expansion of the Itaipu and Villa Hayes Right Bank substations. The estimated construction period is 18 months.
Contracting will be carried out through International Public Bidding in accordance with the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods financed by the IDB. Bidders must demonstrate experience in the expansion and construction of 500 kV substations and a minimum average annual turnover of US$17 million. Bids must include a Bid Maintenance Guarantee of US$1,020,000 and electronic submission is not permitted.
Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the original language of the country.