Oman Power and Water Procurement Company Seeks Consultancy Services for Key Solar PV Projects

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The Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP) has issued requests for proposal (RFPs) to interested bidders to provide project management and supervisory consultancy services for its Manah I and Manah II solar PV projects. The two independent power projects, situated on a 15 million sq m area in the Governorate of ADakhiliyah, are expected to produce a joint 1,000MW of solar power, utilizing over two million solar panels, making it the largest solar panel project in the sultanate. OPWP is responsible for procuring new capacity for power and water in the sultanate, according to the law for the Regulation and Privatisation of the electricity and related water sector promulgated by Royal Decree 78/2004. The winning consultant will provide PMC and supervisory consultancy services for the renewable project during its construction, commissioning, and testing phase.

Key Takeaways:

  • OPWP is seeking consultancy services for its Manah I and Manah II solar PV projects, which will jointly produce 1,000MW of solar power.
  • The two independent power projects will be situated on a 15 million sq m area within the Governorate of ADakhiliyah.
  • Over two million solar panels will be installed in the two stations, making it the largest solar panel project in the sultanate.
  • OPWP is responsible for procuring new capacity for power and water in the sultanate, according to the law for the Regulation and Privatisation of the electricity and related water sector promulgated by Royal Decree 78/2004.
  • The winning consultant will provide PMC and supervisory consultancy services for the renewable project during its construction, commissioning, and testing phase.
  • Work on the two stations is expected to kick off in Q3 this year, with completion by mid-2025.
  • The deadline for submitting tenders has been set at June 11.

Statistics:

  • 1,000MW: joint solar power production capacity of Manah I and Manah II projects.
  • 15 million sq m: area on which the two independent power projects will be situated.
  • 2 million: number of solar panels to be installed in the two stations.
  • 2025: expected completion year of the Manah I and Manah II solar PV projects.

Sources:

  • Oman Power and Water Procurement Company (OPWP), Request for Proposal (RFP) for Project Management and Supervisory Consultancy Services for Manah I and Manah II Solar PV Projects, copyright 2022 Global Data Point.