SECI Invites Bids for 5 Power Transformers at Radha Nesda, Gujarat

The Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI) has issued an online tender for the turnkey supply of five 160 MVA, 220/33–33 kV power transformers with NIFPS at Radha Nesda, Gujarat.

The tender will be conducted through an e-reverse auction, with a tender fee of INR 25,000 and an EMD of INR 1.5 crore. A Performance Bank Guarantee of 10 percent of the contract value will also be required. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 12, 2026, while online and offline bid submissions close on January 23, 2026. Bids will be opened the same day.  All tender documents, including specifications and schedule of rates, are available on SECI’s portal.

The tender is open only to Indian companies, government-owned enterprises, or subsidiaries of foreign companies registered in India. Firms under blacklisting, liquidation, or similar proceedings are not eligible. Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) under NSIC, DIC, or Udyog Aadhaar are exempt from tender fees and EMD. LLPs, proprietorships, NGOs, charitable trusts, and educational societies are not permitted to participate.

Bidders must be Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) with at least seven years of transformer manufacturing experience in India. They should have a factory producing 220 kV or higher transformers and a proven track record of supplying 220 kV class transformers in the last three years. Bidders must possess ISO 9001:2015 certification, a minimum annual manufacturing capacity of 4000 MVA, and servicing and repair facilities in India. Only Class-I local suppliers under the Make in India framework are eligible.

Bidders must have a minimum average annual turnover of INR 23 crore over the last three financial years, a positive net worth, and working capital of at least INR 14.38 crore. Financial credentials of Parent, Holding, Subsidiary, or Affiliate companies can be considered, provided all submissions are audited and certified.

A maximum of three companies can form a JV/Consortium. The lead partner must fulfill 100 percent  of technical requirements and at least 50 percent of financial eligibility, while other partners collectively satisfy 100 percent financial criteria. All partners are jointly liable, and the JV/Consortium must clearly define roles in planning, manufacturing, supply, and training. Changes in structure require prior SECI approval.

Interested bidders may refer the document for more details.