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Design, supply and installation for the rehabilitation and electromechanical modernization of the Acaray-Yguazú Hydroelectric Complex - Generation Train

Issued by National Electricity Administration (ANDE) · via IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank)

Published: 18 Sept 2026
Closes: 28 Nov 2026, 03:59 UTC
Reference: PR-L1156
Location: Paraguay
Sector: Energy & Power

This notice was amended

Details changed after publication. Re-check the official notice before bidding.

Submission deadline changed from 31 Oct 2026, 02:59 UTC to 28 Nov 2026, 03:59 UTC
First seen by FreeTender on 17 Oct 2026 — most portals don’t publish when a corrigendum was issued.

At a glance

National Electricity Administration (ANDE) in Paraguay has published a call for expressions of interest in energy & power: “Design, supply and installation for the rehabilitation and electromechanical modernization of the Acaray-Yguazú Hydroelectric Complex - Generation Train”. Submissions close on 28 November 2026, 17 days from today. Quote reference PR-L1156 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 3 notices from this buyer since 2026, 3 of them currently open. There are 6 open energy & power notices in Paraguay on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through IDB — BID for the Americas (Inter-American Development Bank), not through FreeTender.

Details

Paraguay, through the National Electricity Administration (ANDE), has financing from the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) for the "Program for the Rehabilitation and Modernization of the Acaray Hydroelectric Power Plant". This call for International Public Bidding (LPI) invites eligible bidders to submit closed proposals for the electromechanical renovation of the hydroelectric complex's generation train.

Scope of supply and services Equipment to be acquired: Supply of hydromechanical, electromechanical and electrical equipment, including turbines, generators, butterfly valves, step-up transformers, unit switches, speed regulators, isolated phase ducts, ventilation systems and auxiliary equipment.

Services included: Design, disassembly, installation, rehabilitation, modernization, integral integration to the SCADA system and testing.

Estimated term: 40 months.

Qualification Requirements and Conditions

Regulatory framework: International Public Bidding (IPL) conducted in accordance with the IDB's Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods.

Evaluation criteria: Verification of eligibility, history of contractual compliance, litigation history, creditworthiness and financial capacity, along with verifiable general and specific experience.

Required Guarantee: Mandatory submission of a Bid Maintenance Guarantee for a fixed amount of USD $2,600,000.00.

Management and submission of bids Access to the rules: The bidding documents in Spanish are available on the official website of the National Directorate of Public Procurement of Paraguay in www.contrataciones.gov.py or by email request to dadli@ande.gov.py.

Delivery modality: Physical presentation of proposals in a sealed envelope at the ANDE headquarters (Avenida España c/ Padre Cardozo, Asunción). Electronic bids are not allowed. The opening will take place in a public event in person and online.

Note: Tender documents and annexes are available in the official language of the country.

Executing unit: National Electricity Administration (ANDE)

IDB project: PR-L1156

Contact: [contact details removed] dadli@ande.gov.py

Financed by the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB).

Context for bidders

We hold 3 notices from National Electricity Administration (ANDE), going back to September 2026 — 3 of them still open. They buy mostly in Energy & Power and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 6 open Energy & Power tenders in Paraguay. This one closes in 17 days.

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Before you bid on this tender

A quick checklist to help you decide whether to bid and prepare a compliant submission for this energy & power opportunity. Always verify the details on the official source.

Confirm the exact closing date and time (and time zone) on the official portal — deadlines are strict and can be revised by a corrigendum.
Read the full notice and every attached document, including the scope, specifications and any bill of quantities or terms of reference.
Check the eligibility criteria — prior similar experience, annual turnover, certifications and registrations — and make sure you qualify before investing effort.
Prepare any earnest-money deposit (EMD) or bid security and the required formats early; missing or wrongly-formatted documents are a common cause of rejection.
Note how bids must be submitted (online or physical), in what format, and whether a digital signature or portal registration is required.
Watch for corrigenda and clarifications right up to the deadline — requirements and dates can change.

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