Expression of Interest For Supply Of 20 Mw Battery Energy Storage Systems

Expression of Interest are invited for Supply of 20 Mw Battery Energy Storage Systems Background and Context On March 12, 2024, the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) issued its Final Determination and Order in respect of BELs Least Cost Expansion Plan (LCEP). In that Order the PUC approved, among other generation and system expansion projects, the installation of 20 MW of BESS via a competitive bidding process to come online by the first quarter of 2027. BEL seeks to add this 20MW/80MWh of battery energy storage capacity by March 2025. The accelerated project timeline is necessary to help mitigate the current and continuing risk of capacity shortages due to the sharp increases in-country demand which has exceeded available power supply from existing in-country power sources. Scope of Work The Company is seeking project developers with the managerial, financial, and technical competence and proven track record to design, finance, build, and commission the BESS in a manner compatible with generally accepted standards of quality and performance under a capital lease agreement with the option to purchase and transfer to BEL under terms to be negotiated. Project developers are expected to obtain all relevant environmental permits, construction permits and other required permits and licenses. Companies expressing an interest in participating in the Request for Proposals will have to prove their capacity to design, finance, construct, and operate BESS as outlined in the eligibility criteria below Tender Link : https://caricom.org/procurement-notices/