South Africa’s Department of Electricity and Energy has amended the Request for Proposal (RFP) to procure 2 000 MW of electricity under the GASIPPPP Bid Window originally issued in 2023.
The Department has also extended the Bid Submission Date from the 31st of October 2025 to the 29th of May 2026.
In a recently published general notice to all prospective bidders, the department noted that the matters which have been considered amending the RFP include but are not limited to:
- Legal Functionality Criteria in so far as it pertains to the requirement for Environmental Authorizations (EA);
- The Load factor range, under the GASIPPPP, insofar as it relates to the Mini mum Load Commitment and Maximum Load Commitment as contemplated in the Power Purchase Agreement
- The project-on-project risk that arises as a consequence of results from the requirement for any Bidders wishing to submit Bid Responses for Facilities located within the borders of the City of uMhlathuze, for participation in this Gas IPPPP, wherein the RFP requires them to secure their Fuel through the natural gas storage and regasification terminal procured by Transnet National Ports Authority natural gas terminal. A potential Bidder is required to satisfy itself as to the credibility of the Port Authority timelines and will be required toto satisfy all the requirements and criteria prescribed in this RFP in respect of Fuel;
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