French utility seeks engineering to expand 12-MW Drac Inferieur

CHAMBERY, France 12/6/11 (PennWell) — Utility Electricite de France (EDF) seeks bids for engineering, procurement, and construction to add four turbine-generators to the 12-MW Drac Inferieur hydroelectric project on France’s Drac River. Bids are due December 16.

EDF said the units are to be added at the end of the tailrace of the Drac Inferieur hydro plant, which was built in 1932 in Echirolles. Work was solicited to upgrade the project in 2009.

The current solicitation is for engineering design, procurement, and civil works to install the four additional generating groups at Echirolles in Isere Department. The work is to include all temporary works for water diversion, access roads, and protection of nearby structures. The work is to require 14 months.

Tender documents may be obtained from the address below. Bids, in French, are due by noon December 16. For information, contact Eric Richard, Electricite de France, Directions des Achats, Agence Achats Hydraulique, 13 rue Jean Girard-Madoux, 73026 Chambery, France; (33) 479264943; Fax: (33) 479266802; E-mail: [email protected].