โThe Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand (EGAT) has announced Invitation for Bids No. EGAT 15/2566-BB-PV1 for the development of the Hydro-Floating Solar Hybrid Project at Bhumibol Dam Unit 1. This initiative aims to integrate a floating solar photovoltaic (PV) system with the existing hydropower infrastructure to enhance renewable energy production.โ
Project Overview
- Location: Bhumibol Dam, Sam Ngao District, Tak Province, Thailand.โ
- Scope: Design, procurement, construction, and commissioning of a floating solar PV power plant with a capacity between 205.35 MWp and 205.40 MWp. The project includes the installation of crystalline silicon solar PV modules, a floating PV system, anchoring and mooring systems, a 33 kV electrical system with transmission lines, and associated control and monitoring systems.โ
- Estimated Budget: Approximately THB 4,009,660,377.50 (inclusive of Value Added Tax and other expenses).โ
- Bid Security: USD 5,671,500 or THB 204,600,000.โ
Eligibility Criteria
Prospective bidders must meet the following qualifications:
- Legal Status: Be a firm, partnership, or company legally registered in their respective countries. Joint ventures or consortiums are permitted, provided one member is designated as the lead partner.โ
- Procurement of Bidding Documents: Bidders must purchase the bidding documents from EGAT. In joint ventures or consortiums, at least one member must fulfill this requirement.โ
- Operational Presence: Maintain a permanent place of business.โ
- Performance Record: Have no pending claims or unsatisfactory performance records with EGAT or similar projects.โ
- Financial Capacity: Demonstrate sufficient financial capability to execute the contract.โ
- Relevant Experience: Possess experience in managing solar PV power plant projects of at least 20 MWp capacity.โ
- Component Suppliers: Propose vendors/manufacturers for key components (e.g., PV modules, inverters, floaters) that meet specified production capacities and have relevant project experience.โ
Bidding Document Availability
Interested parties can examine and purchase the bidding documents in CD-ROM format from March 20, 2025, to April 21, 2025, between 08:00 hrs. and 15:00 hrs. Bangkok Standard Time, at a non-refundable fee of USD 1,000 or THB 30,000. The documents are available at:โ
International Procurement Department – Generation, Power Plant Development and Renewable Energy Segment Procurement and Inventory Management Division Room No.303, 3rd Floor, Building No. TOR 082 Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand Bang Kruai, Nonthaburi 11130, Thailandโ
Detailed information and the request form for purchasing the bidding documents can be found on EGAT’s official website. โ
Bid Submission
Bids must be submitted on July 14, 2025, between 08:30 hrs. and 10:00 hrs. Bangkok Standard Time, at the Bidding Room, 1st Floor of Building No. TOR 137, EGAT’s Head Office, Nonthaburi. The public opening of bids will commence at 10:00 hrs. on the same day.โ
This project underscores EGAT’s commitment to integrating renewable energy sources and enhancing Thailand’s energy sustainability.
For Further details, Refer the Document Here
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