a) In essence the RFP was already in the market, the adjustment was only to give effect to the President’s announcement which increase capacity from 2600MW to 4200MW in order to deal with loadshedding. The requirements were never changed. The bid could only secure 1000MW because of bid constrains .in the transmission bid which affected mainly the wind projects.
b) It should be noted that 56 bids were received and only 3 bids failed to meet the requirements of the RFP whilst the remaining 53 met the requirements and they were eligible for appointment as Preferred Bidders subject to competition outcomes and grid availability in the area where they are connecting. Majority of the projects were located in the Northern Cape, Western Cape and Eastern Cape where there was no grid as confirmed by Eskom.
c) There were no changes to the procurement process except the increase from 2600MW to 4200MW.
d) Eskom developed a plan for the construction of the required grid around the constrained areas including the Northern Cape. It is our understanding that the plan is being implemented but it will take time to build the required network.