SECI Invites Bids for 2,000 MW ISTS-Connected Wind Power Projects
Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a tender for selecting wind power developers for setting up 2,000 MW of ISTS-connected wind power projects in India under the BOO model. Bid submission ends on May 29, 2026.
April 27, 2026. By Mrinmoy Dey
Under this, Wind Power Developers (WPD) shall be required to set up ISTS-connected wind power projects, including the transmission network up to the interconnection/delivery point, with the primary objective of supplying wind power to SECI.
Initially, SECI issued the tender for 1,200 MW, which was later enhanced to 2,000 MW.
Bidders must pay INR 50,000 (plus GST) as a cost for the bid document and another INR 20,000/MW (plus GST) as a processing fee, with a maximum cap of INR 20 lakh (plus GST). Bidders must also furnish INR 13.68 lakh/MW as an earnest money deposit (EMD). Selected bidders must deposit INR 34.20 lakh/MW as a performance bank guarantee (PBG).
The last date for submission of bids is May 29, 2026. The techno-commercial bids will be opened on June 3, 2026.
Bidders can submit a bid for a minimum of 50 MW and a maximum of 1,000 MW.
Identification of land, installation and ownership of the project, along with obtaining connectivity and necessary approvals and interconnection with the ISTS network/STU or InSTS network (as applicable) for supply of power to SECI, will be under the scope of the WPD.
Only type-certified wind turbine models listed in ALMM (Wind) will be allowed to be deployed. WPD must install and maintain a GPS-enabled Automatic Weather Station (AWS).
The net worth of the bidder must be at least INR 1.368 crore/MW, as on the last date of FY25 or as on the day at least 7 days prior to the bid submission deadline. Additionally, the bidder must meet at least one of these, as of FY 25 or 7 days prior to bid submission: (i) annual turnover of INR 70.78 lakh/MW (excluding other income), (ii) Profit Before Depreciation Interest and Taxes (PBDIT) of INR 14.16 lakh/MW, or (iii) a sanctioned credit line of INR 17.69 lakh/MW from a bank or lender.
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