Procurement being structured for Ecuador-Peru power link

Bidding is due to begin shortly to advance the planned power interconnection between Ecuador and Peru.

The calls will be for the Ecuador side of the 500kV link and include the construction of civil works, supply of materials and equipment, electromechanical installation, and testing and startup.

Other tenders will be for goods and services related to works supervision, and consultancy services, including the follow-up of the resettlement plan.

The IDB and European Investment Bank each have approved US$125mn in financing for the Ecuador side of the project.

Companies interested in receiving procurement invitations or obtaining more information may contact state power corporation Celec at licitacionesbid5653@celec.gob.ec

The Ecuador infrastructure includes lines Chorrillos-Pasaje (204km) and Pasaje-Frontera (75km), the expansion of the Chorrillos substation and the new Pasaje substation.

A limited capacity link, the 220kV Zorritos-Machala line, exists between the countries to help guarantee supply during dispatch shortfalls.

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