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Expansion of the Right Bank ltaipú and Villa Hayes Substations in 500 kV

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

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Published
8 Oct 2026
Closes
14 Nov 2026, 03:59 UTC
Reference
PR-L1183
Location
Paraguay
Sector
Energy & Power

At a glance

National Electricity Administration (Ande) in Paraguay has published a call for expressions of interest in energy & power: “Expansion of the Right Bank ltaipú and Villa Hayes Substations in 500 kV”. Submissions close on 14 November 2026, 37 days from today. Quote reference PR-L1183 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 3 notices from this buyer since 2026, 3 of them currently open. There are 25 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

The Republic of Paraguay has received financing from the Inter-American Development Bank for the High Voltage Transmission System Expansion – Phase II project and will use part of the proceeds to finance this contract. The operation is PR-L1183 and the loan agreement is 5502/OC-PR. The National Electricity Administration (ANDE) invites eligible bidders to submit bids for the supply of 500 kV and 220 kV equipment and the execution of the works corresponding to the expansions of the Itaipu and Villa Hayes Right Bank substations. The estimated execution period is 18 months. The procurement will be carried out through International Public Bidding in accordance with the Policies for the Acquisition of Works and Goods financed by the IDB. Bidders must demonstrate previous experience in the expansion and construction of 500 kV substations, meet the IDB's eligibility criteria and demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of US$17,000,000. Bids must include a US$1,020,000 Bid Maintenance Guarantee. Electronic submission of bids is not permitted.

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

Executing unit: National Electricity Administration (Ande)

IDB project: PR-L1183

Contact: [contact details removed]

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 25 open Energy & Power tenders in Paraguay. This one closes in 37 days.

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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