DMRE launches tender for Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme

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The Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) of South Africa has issued the Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Risk Mitigation Independent Power Producers Procurement Programme (RMIPPPP).

The RMIPPPP is a direct response to the short-term electricity supply gap as identified in the Integrated Resource Plan of 2019 (IRP 2019). The objective of the RMIPPPP is, not only to alleviate the current electricity supply constraints but also, to reduce the utilization of diesel-based peaking electrical generators. The program seeks to procure 2000 MW from a range of energy sources and technologies. Proposed technical solutions will have to be dispatchable and be able to provide a range of support services to the grid system operator. All power procured under this program is expected to be fully operational by not later than the end of June 2022.

The RFP is designed to support Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment initiatives including ownership and localization. Bidders will have to make commitments in terms of job creation, socio-economic development, supplier and enterprise development, and skills development. Stringent local content thresholds and targets have been introduced that should provide impetus to the local construction and manufacturing sectors. This RFP is expected to attract investment in the region of ZAR40 billion (US$2.35 billion).

The deadline for the submission of documents is on November 24, 2020.

The tender information can be accessed on our business opportunity page here

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