The St. Kitts Electricity Company (SKELEC) has formally initiated a competitive bidding process for specialized engineering consulting services to support the major expansion of its Needsmust Power Plant. In an official procurement notice dated February 3, 2026, the utility’s Project Implementation Unit (PIU) announced it is seeking qualified consultancy firms to submit proposals for this critical infrastructure project.
The expansion initiative represents a significant investment in the nation’s energy infrastructure, aiming to enhance power generation capacity and reliability across the federation. Interested consulting firms with proven expertise in power plant engineering and expansion projects must submit their proposals through specified channels, including physical submissions to the PIU office on Central Street in Basseterre or via email to the dedicated project address: piu@hybridpowerplant.skelec.kn.
Comprehensive documentation detailing the technical requirements, submission guidelines, and evaluation criteria for this Request for Proposals is available through the official procurement notice published on SKELEC’s website. The detailed specifications outline the scope of services required and the qualification standards that prospective bidders must meet to be considered for this high-value consultancy contract.
This procurement process follows international competitive bidding standards, ensuring transparency and equal opportunity for qualified engineering consultants from around the world to participate in shaping St. Kitts’ energy future.