NLC India Invites Bids for Securing 1500 Acres Land Via Lease in Gujarat for Solar Projects

NLC India Ltd. (through its subsidiary NLC India Renewables Ltd.) has issued a tender inviting bids for arranging land on lease for a large-scale solar energy project in Gujarat. The project involves securing approximately 1500 acres of suitable land to support the development of solar photovoltaic (PV) power plants.

The scope of the tender is not for construction of the solar plant itself, but for identifying, arranging, and legally securing land that can be leased for long-term renewable energy development. The selected bidder will be responsible for arranging land either through government or private lease and ensuring that it is transferred in the name of NLC India Renewables Limited for a minimum lease period of 29 years and 11 months. The land may be provided in multiple parcels, each with a minimum size requirement, and must collectively support large-scale solar generation capacity.

The land must meet strict technical and geographical conditions. It should be located within Gujarat and preferably within a 50 km radius of a GETCO substation, ensuring grid connectivity at 132 kV or higher voltage levels. Each land parcel must support at least 100 MW of solar capacity. The terrain should be suitable for solar installations, with a maximum allowable slope of less than 20 percent, and the land must be free from encroachments, disputes, or legal complications. Additionally, the land must not fall within environmentally restricted zones such as the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) conservation area.

The bidder’s responsibilities include conducting land surveys, identifying suitable parcels, arranging lease agreements, obtaining all necessary permissions and approvals, and resolving any right-of-way issues if multiple land parcels are involved. The bidder must also ensure that the land is legally clear, accessible, and technically suitable for solar project development.

To participate, bidders must meet specific eligibility criteria. Technically, they should have prior experience in arranging at least 300 acres of land for similar projects or demonstrate ownership or control of at least 300 acres of suitable land in Gujarat with valid legal documentation such as sale deeds, lease agreements, or memoranda of understanding. Financially, bidders must have a positive net worth as per audited financial statements.

The tender requires a non-refundable fee of INR 20,000 and a bid security of INR 91.1 lakh, which must be submitted along with the technical bid. The bidding process is conducted in two parts: a technical and qualification bid (Part I) and a price bid (Part II), followed by a reverse auction to determine the final competitive pricing.

The project timeline specifies that the entire scope of work must be completed within nine months from the date of the Letter of Award (LoA). The tender also includes provisions for strict compliance with Government of India procurement policies, including Make in India requirements, and only Class-I local suppliers are eligible to participate. Any deviation from the specified conditions, incomplete documentation, or failure to meet bid security requirements may result in disqualification.

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