SECI Releases Extension For 50 MW Solar Plant in Kerala

The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has announced that it has released an extension for the bid submission deadline (for both online and offline) for its 50 MW solar PV power plant to be developed at the Kasargod Solar Park in Kerala.

The last date for bid submission has been extended to April 4, 2019, from March 25, 2019. The techno-commercial bid opening will be carried out on the same date i.e. April 4, 2019.

The tender for developing the 50 MW solar power plant at a Kasargod was issued by SECI in February. The brief scope of work for selected bidder will include the design, engineering, procurement, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning of the solar system. The solar power developers will also be accountable for the successful operation and maintenance (O&M) of the project.

All bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit of Rs 4 crores along with their bids. The projected cost of the project is Rs 200 crore.

The nodal agency had formerly issued a pre-bid meeting notification for its tender for setting up a 50 MW (AC) Solar PV Power Plant at the Kasargod Solar Park in Kerala. As per the notification, a Pre-Bid/clarification meeting was organised at city heights commercial complex, Uppala, Kerala on February 27, 2019. Contact Person is Mr. Sreedharan, General Manager, RPCKL.