CEL Invites Start-Ups For Waterless Solar Module Cleaning

Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued an expression of interest (EoI) for a tie-up with start-up companies as a technology partner for waterless solar photovoltaic (SPV) module cleaning systems.

The Last Date and Time for Submission of EOI is 30-09-2020 at 15:00 Hours.No formal Pre-Submission meeting has been planned for this EOI. However, in case of any clarifications needed, bidders may send their clarifications on mail. 

The scope of work includes Supplying systems to CEL, Assist CEL in manufacturing such a system at CEL facilities, and Improve upon the system as per market requirements and as requested by CEL.

To be eligible for participating in this bid, bidders must have experience in Design & Development of Waterless SPV Module Cleaning system without any moving parts. The company/firm should be registered under start-up India initiatives as per the DIPP guideline.

The company/firm should not have been debarred/blacklisted and declared ineligible for corrupt and fraudulent practices by the Govt. of India /State Governments /Regulatory Agencies/ PSU/ Private Company. 

Along with the bid, the bidder must submit a List of Development Tools & software/test equipment and their license availability. Beside, Ownership of Technology/ Patent is also required.

If any information furnished by the BIDDERS is found to be incorrect either immediately or at a later date it would render him liable to their termination of the contract at their risk and cost.

In April, The Central Electronics Limited (CEL) has issued a notification stating that the due date of grid-connected solar PV rooftop power plants of cumulative capacity of 1.6 MW ranging from 10 kWp to 50 kWp in various Government Buildings in Tamil Nadu is extended up to 20th April 2020 instead of 26th March 2020. CEL had previously issued this tender in January later in February the agency re-issued the tender which was limited to bidders who have received an email from CEL with the tender document.

In March, Central Electronics Limited (CEL) issued a tender for 3 MW of multi-crystalline solar modules. Each module must be rated from 325 Wp from 72 Nos. of Silicon solar cells at different substations in various districts in the state of Maharashtra and Uttar Pradesh.

The scope of work includes the design, manufacture/assembly, testing, and supply of solar PV modules. Interested bidders are expected to pay ₹1,00,000 as of the earnest money deposit (EMD).To be eligible to participate in the tender, the bidder must have the latest edition and valid test certificates as per IEC/ IS standards by one of the NABL Accredited Test Centers in India.