The deadline for the submission of proposals to market Guyana’s oil has been extended to next Tuesday after the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB) was forced to suspend its operations due to staff members testing positive for COVID-19.
“A decision has been taken, due to unforeseen circumstances, to extend the date of submission of the RFP [Request for Proposals] for these services from Friday 25th September 2020 to Tuesday September 29th 2020,” the Department of Energy stated in a note on its Facebook page.
When contacted, Minister of Natural Resources Vickram Bharrat confirmed the decision to Stabroek News. “Yes, it was extended because the Tender Board is closed due to COVID. A few staff members are positive,” he said.
