The Manila Electric Company (Meralco) has started the emergency procurement for the 180 megawatts (MW) of baseload supply needed for the dry months.

This follows the Department of Energy (DOE) approval of the terms of reference for the Competitive Selection Process (CSP).

Through its Third Party Bids and Awards Committee (TBPAC), Meralco is inviting all interested parties to submit their offers for the contract. It will be effective upon the issuance of notice of award and approval of the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) until July 25.

Interested bidders have until March 31 to submit their expressions of interest. A pre-bid conference will be held on April 7, while bid submission deadline will be on May 4.

 Forming part of the 350 MW power requirement that Meralco needs to augment available supply during the summer months, this 180 MW supply  is meant to cover for the output of plants that are affected by Malampaya facility’s continued inability to supply adequate natural gas fuel.

 Last February, Meralco entered into a power supply agreement (PSA) with South Premiere Power Corporation (SPPC) following the CSP for the initial 170 MW of peaking power requirement. The PSA is now with the ERC for approval. Meralco