The procurement documents for Window 1 were released on 3 August 2011. The documents provided for the procurement of 3725 megawatts (MW) in five different bidding rounds. A total of 53 bids were received under Window 1 and 28 preferred bidders were selected in December 2011. A total of 79 bids were received under Window 2. The bids received under window 1 substantially exceeded the cap of 1275 MW.