SRM-Souss Massa Launches Two Projects to Strengthen Its Electric Network
The Souss-Massa Multiservices Company (SRM-SM) is accelerating the modernization of its regional electrical network. The operator responsible for the distribution of electricity, drinking water, and sanitation services initiated two calls for tenders on Thursday, August 27, for various equipment and works in the prefectures and provinces of Agadir Ida-Outanane, Taroudant, Tata, and Chtouka-Aït Baha.
These contracts primarily include the installation of five medium voltage regulators, in addition to several interventions at source stations and power transformers.
Five Regulators for Three Provinces
The first call for tenders is focused on the supply and installation of five voltage regulators, divided into three lots.
Two devices are intended for electrical departures in the prefecture of Agadir Ida-Outanane, while another will be installed in the province of Taroudant. The final two regulators are scheduled for the province of Tata.
Interested companies have until September 22 at 9:50 AM to submit their bids.
These devices play a crucial role in the stability of the distribution network. They effectively correct voltage fluctuations on medium voltage lines and maintain electrical supply at required levels when consumption changes or when the distance between stations and users results in voltage drops.
Therefore, this contract pertains to a vital link in the electrical network, ensuring the transmission of electricity from source stations to local distribution networks.
At this point, SRM-SM has not released an overall financial estimate for this market. However, dividing it into several lots allows for addressing the distinct needs of the various territories involved, each with different characteristics in terms of consumption and electrical distribution.
Works at Several Source Stations
The second call for tenders, which has a submission deadline set for September 22 at 10:50 AM, includes four lots dedicated to source stations and transformers in the regional network.
The first lot involves the rehabilitation of the 60/22 kV source station in Chtouka, located in the province of Chtouka-Aït Baha.
In Aït Melloul, works are planned for the auxiliary services of the 225/60/22 kV source station. These installations power the necessary equipment for the station’s operation, including control, protection, and monitoring systems.
The 225 kV voltage level corresponds to a higher tier of the electrical network, upstream of the medium voltage distribution installations affected by the first call for tenders.
The Tilila Station to Benefit from New Protections
The third lot outlines the replacement of the existing digital protections at the 60/22 kV source station in Tilila, located in the prefecture of Agadir Ida-Outanane.
These devices are critical for network safety, allowing for the rapid detection of electrical faults and the isolation of affected equipment to minimize the impact of an incident and prevent its spread to other parts of the network.
Thus, modernizing these systems is expected to enhance the reliability and safety of the electrical infrastructure operated by SRM-SM.
A Monitoring System for Transformers
The fourth lot covers the entire Souss-Massa region. It includes the installation of a remote temperature monitoring system for the high and medium voltage power transformers operated by SRM-SM.
Temperature monitoring is an essential indicator for observing operational conditions of transformers and detecting any abnormal situations.
Through remote monitoring, the operator will have access to information about the thermal state of these devices and thus improve the management of its electrical assets.
SRM-SM Focuses on Network Reliability
Through these two calls for tenders, SRM-SM is implementing several complementary actions aimed at enhancing the quality and continuity of electricity distribution in the Souss-Massa region.
The five regulators will directly influence voltage stability at the medium voltage network level, while the other operations involve source stations, protection systems, auxiliary services, and monitoring of transformers.
These contracts are expected to engage various types of companies, including suppliers of medium voltage equipment, specialists in electrical protections, firms working on high voltage stations, and service providers specializing in measurement, monitoring, and remote management systems.
The two procedures have a common deadline set for September 22, 2026, just hours apart.
