NTPC Green Energy Calls for Bids to Oversee Operations and Maintenance of 225 MW Solar Project

NTPC Green Energy, a subsidiary of NTPC, is seeking bids for the supervision of operation and maintenance (O&M) as well as civil works for a 225 MW solar power project situated in Bilhaur, Uttar Pradesh.

The outlined scope of work includes the prediction and planning of activities, supervision of supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) systems, management of project preventive maintenance, execution of general operations and maintenance tasks, and fulfillment of daily site/project office responsibilities.

Bidders have until January 15, 2024, to submit their bids, with the bid opening scheduled for the following day. Remarkably, both the tender fee and earnest money deposit are exempted for this particular tender.

The project’s contractual period spans 12 months, with eligibility limited to suppliers classified as ‘Class-I local suppliers.’ To attain this classification, a bidder or supplier must meet a minimum local content requirement of 50%. Alternatively, ‘Class-II local suppliers’ require a minimum local content of 20%.

Financing for the project is anticipated to be sourced from NTPC Green Energy’s internal resources and/or borrowings.

Bidders are strongly encouraged to conduct on-site visits to familiarize themselves with the project’s scope, work volume, site conditions, and gather crucial information related to potential risks, contingencies, and other factors influencing their tender submissions.

In order to meet the stipulated completion timeframe, bidders are authorized to carry out work round the clock in multiple shifts as deemed necessary.

Cooperation with other contractors and agencies involved in related or additional work beyond the specified scope is mandatory. Bidders are also responsible for providing and maintaining necessary safety measures such as lights, guards, fencing, and watching.

Additionally, stringent measures must be taken to prevent pollution of adjacent water bodies, including streams, springs, nallahs, rivers, and lakes, with bidders held liable for any damages resulting from pollution during the project’s execution.