NTPC Renewable Energy Invites Bids for 260 MW Solar PV Project in Rajasthan

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has announced the invitation of online bids from eligible bidders for the development of a 260MW (1x260MW) Grid Connected Solar PV Project in Bikaner, Rajasthan. 

The bidding process will be conducted on a Single Stage Two Envelope basis, comprising Envelope-I: Techno-Commercial Bid and Envelope-II: Price Bid.

The scope of work for the project includes design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of the Solar Photovoltaic plant. 

Additionally, the project entails site grading, construction of foundations, erection of tracker-based module mounting structures, and installation of PV modules. Other tasks include arranging power and water supply for construction purposes, construction of inverter rooms and switchgear rooms, electrical and civil works for grid interfacing, module cleaning systems, internal roads and pathways, drainage systems, fencing, security provisions, SCADA systems, and dynamic reactive power compensation equipment.

Interested bidders can obtain bidding documents from the ETS Portal Tender Search Code (TSC) NTPCREL-2024-TN000009 starting from May 7, 2024 until May 17, 2024. The pre-bid conference and the last date for receipt of queries from prospective bidders are scheduled for May 20, 2024. The deadline for submitting bids comprising both Techno-Commercial Bid and Price Bid is June 6, 2024. The opening of the Techno-Commercial Bid will take place on the same day. The cost of bidding documents is set at INR 22,500/-.

Bidders are required to accompany their bids with Bid Security amounting to INR 10 Crores, as per the stipulations in the bidding documents.

The technical criteria for bidders include past experience in the design, supply, erection, and commissioning of Solar PV-based grid-connected power plants, as well as industrial project execution and electrical substation development. Financial criteria include meeting minimum average annual turnover requirements and maintaining a specified net worth.