Indian Oil Issues Tenders for Rooftop Solar Systems in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra

The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has announced that it has issued tenders for 580 kW of grid-connected rooftop captive solar power projects at its terminals in Tamil Nadu and Maharashtra.

The IOCL floated two tenders. One was for a 180 kW project at an Indian Oil Terminal at Sankari, Tamil Nadu, and the other was for a 400 kW project at the Indian Oil Grease Plant in Vashi district, Mumbai, Maharashtra

The scope of work for both tenders includes the engineering, procurement, construction, and five years of comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services for the projects.

Both projects consist of two parts. Part-A of the project includes the engineering, procurement, and construction of the projects along with one year of comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services, while Part-B included four additional years of O&M.

Bidders who are interested in the 400 kW project in Maharashtra are expected to make an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ₹203,939 ($2,713). The last date for submission of bids is May 18, 2020.

Meanwhile, bidders interested in the 180 kW project in Tamil Nadu are expected to pay an EMD of ₹94,000 ($1,250). The deadline for submission of bids is May 25, 2020.