ORGANOGRAM
Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC) was formed as an offshoot of the erstwhile Department of Power, the then Ministry of Trade and Industry and was launched as Public Utility Company on 1st July 2002 with an objective that the corporatization of the utility functions would lead to greater efficiency and better delivery of electricity supply services in the power sector.
Later, the Ownership was transferred to Druk Holding and Investment Limited (DHI), the commercial arm of the Royal Government of Bhutan, established in 2007 upon issuance of Royal Charter in 2007 “to hold and manage the existing and future investments of the Royal Government for the long term benefit of the people of Bhutan”
Electrification Division (ED), Distribution Construction Department (DCD), Distribution Services (DS), Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC), Thimphu invites sealed bids from small class category Bhutanese Contractor with W4 (Power & Telecommunication Works) valid trade license & registered with the Construction Development Board (CDB) for the construction and completion of Electricity Distribution Infrastructure (hereinafter referred to as “Labour contract for planned works”).
| 1 | Bid No. & date | BPC/DS/DCD/ED/PW/C-04 dated July 22, 2021 |
| 2 | Bid Description | Labour Contract for Planned Works in Bumthang, Chukha, Dagana, Haa, Lhuentse, Mongar, Paro, Pemagatshel, Punakha, Samdrupjongkhar, Samtse, Sarpang, Thimphu, Trashigang, Trongsa, Tsirang Wangdue and Zhemgang Dzongkhags. (As indicated in the detailed bidding document) |
| 3 | Bid Details: | |
| a) | Cost of bid document: | Nu. 1,000.00 (Non-refundable) |
| b) | Place of sale (address) | ED, DCD, DS, BPC, Chubachu, Thimphu (Telephone no. +975-2-321846; Fax no. +975-2-321847) |
| c) | Site visit date | (As indicated in the detailed bidding document) |
| d) | Start date of sale: | July 23, 2021 |
| e) | Last date of sale | August 11, 2021 (on or before 17:00 hrs.) |
| f) | Last date for submission of bids: | August 12, 2021 (on or before 13:00 hours) |
| g) | Opening of bids: | August 12, 2021 (14:15 hours) |
| h) | Venue of opening of bids: | Conference Hall of BPC, Thimphu |
| i) | Estimated cost | As indicated in the detailed bidding document |
| j) | Bid Security | As indicated in the detailed bidding document |
Today, the CEO met with 4 technicians and 1 driver who have volunteered to go and support the frontline personnel of Electricity Services Division, Phuentsholing. As a part of the COVID-19 contingency plan of BPC, support from other divisions are being provided to Phuentsholing during these difficult times.
The CEO expressed his appreciation to the employees for having volunteered during such exigencies. He advised all of them to follow the COVID-19 protocols as laid out by the Task Force very strictly and also to follow the highest standard of electrical safety practices. A set of PPEs consisting of facemasks, face shield, hand gloves and hand sanitizers were distributed to the volunteers as well.
The team shall leave for Phuentsholing on 10 July 2021 and shall be stationed at Malbase containment area identified jointly by BPC and the task force.
BPC thanks them for such a self-less act and wishes them a safe return.
The Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC) would like to request for proposals from interested local firms to participate in the Supply and Installation of Blinds for BPC Head Quarter Offices in Thimphu.
Interested bidders, with Valid Trade Licenses and prior work experience may submit their technical and financial proposal to Sr. Manager, Civil works Division, DCD, DS, BPC, Thimphu latest by July 13, 2021 and will be opened at 2.30 pm on the same day at BPC Conference Hall.
The RFP & the detailed Terms of Reference (ToR) can be downloaded from below and for further information please contact 02-337305 (Extension 330)
The Electricity Supply Division, Distribution & Customer Services Department, Bhutan Power Corporation Limited, Samdrup Jongkhar hereby extend the bid submission for “Maintenance of buildings under ESD, BPC, Samdrup Jongkhar” advertised in Kuensel dated 8 April 2021 as detailed below:
| Sl No. | Tender No. | Tender Name | Bid submission Date & Time | Opening of Bid |
| 1 | BPC/ESD/SJ/CIVIL/ WORK/2021/01 | Maintenance of Buildings under ESD, BPC, Samdrup Jongkhar | 21 June 20211200Hrs. | 21 June 2021 1430Hrs. |
The interested bidders may note and submit the details as per the bidding document that can be downloaded from here free of charge.
(Divisional Manager)
This is to inform our valued customers that Electricity Services Division, BPC, Paro shall be taking shutdown of 33kV Shaba feeder on dated 10/6/2021 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM to facilitate the up-gradation works at Shaba substation.
However, ESD, BPC, Paro will try to minimize the outages and restore the supply at the earliest possible. For further information please contact the concern service centre.
During the time of shutdown, there will be no power supply to the following areas.
Whole villages under gewog, Chang Dungka, Changdungma, Bondey town, Jangtoena, Goenkha, Kikha & Lateykha under Wangchang Gewog and Woochu, Gabjana, Drugidingkha, Laptshathangkha & Jewphu under Luni Gewog.
ESD, Paro.