The inter-ministerial tenders committee for the Ashelim thermosolar power stations today published updated tender documents for the financing, construction, operation, and maintenance of the two plants. The tender is jointly published by the Ministry of Finance, Ministry of National Infrastructures, and the Public Utilities Authority (Electricity).
The final updated documents revised some sections in response to comments by the bidders. The changes included improving the compensation mechanism for the franchisee, changing the mechanism of fines for the non-delivery of electricity, extending the construction timetable, and stipulating that the state will be responsible for handling the national outline plan for the project. The new documents also clarify the arbitration mechanism for the project and the work plan with regulations and criteria published by the Public Utilities Authority.
The Ashelim project will include two thermosolar power plants. Following the updated tender documents, and in order to let the bidders complete their preparations, the tenders committee postponed the deadlines for submitting bids. The new deadline for area A is September 15, and the deadline for area B is November 2.
Published by Globes [online], Israel business news - www.globes-online.com - on July 11, 2010
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