Metrorex plans to buy around 180,000 MWh, to be used between June 1, 2012 and May 31, 2013. The contract will be funded from the company’s own sources and from subsidies.
The tender is open to suppliers with an annual turnover of at least RON100 million in the last three years, which have delivered one to three similar contracts worth at least RON50 million combined, in the same period. The bidders are also required to be licensed to supply energy by the National Energy Regulations Authority.
Offers may be submitted until May 22. The contract will go to the lowest bidder.
Metrorex is one of the largest energy consumers in Bucharest. Between 2003 and 2011, the operator bought energy from Petprod Bucuresti, for RON40.3 million; from Buzmann, for EUR3.69 million; from Enel Muntenia Sud for EUR21.7 million (for three straight years); and from Grivco for EUR11.3 million and $8.83 million (for three consecutive years). (EUR1=RON4.4032)