South Eastern Coalfields Invites Bids for ₹13.4 Crore Floating Solar PV Power Plant Project at Sharda OC

South Eastern Coalfields Limited has announced the invitation of online tenders for an ambitious project involving the design, engineering, construction, and commissioning of a grid-connected floating solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant.

Project Overview:

• Description: The project involves a 1.5 MW (AC) floating solar PV power plant with a minimum 30% DC overload capacity, covering all civil, structural, electrical works, power evacuation arrangements, and other necessary facilities. The scope also includes operation and comprehensive maintenance of the plant during a 10-year Defect Liability Period (DLP) on a turnkey basis.
• Location: Sharda OC, Sohagpur Area, SECL.
• Estimated Cost (Excl. GST): ₹11,73,61,000
• GST on Estimated Cost: ₹1,66,27,000
• Total Cost (Incl. GST): ₹13,39,88,000
• Earnest Money: ₹16,74,900
• Completion Period: 4015 days (11 years), divided into 365 days for construction, trial run, and commissioning, and 3650 days for operation and maintenance during the DLP.

Tender Schedule:

• Tender e-Publication Date: July 16, 2024, 17:00 hours
• Document Download Start Date: July 16, 2024, 17:00 hours
• Document Download End Date: August 10, 2024, 17:00 hours
• Bid Submission Start Date: July 23, 2024, 17:00 hours
• Bid Submission End Date: August 10, 2024, 17:00 hours
• Start Date for Seeking Clarifications Online: July 16, 2024, 17:00 hours
• Last Date for Seeking Clarifications Online: August 3, 2024, 17:00 hours
• Pre-Bid Meeting: July 19, 2024, 11:00 hours
• Technical Bid Opening Date (Part-I): August 12, 2024, 11:00 hours
• Price Bid Opening Date (Part-II): To be notified later

Key Notes:

1. If fewer than three bids are received by the deadline, the submission and opening dates will be extended by four days.
2. The employer reserves the right to issue corrigendum/addendum, binding on all bidders.
3. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) must be paid online via net-banking or NEFT/RTGS.

Eligibility Criteria:

• Work Experience:
  • Three similar completed works, each costing at least 20% of the estimated cost.
  • Two similar completed works, each costing at least 25% of the estimated cost.
  • One similar completed work costing at least 40% of the estimated cost.
• Definition of Similar Work: Projects involving design, supply, installation, commissioning, and testing of Solar PV grid-connected power plants (ground-mounted, rooftop, or floating).
• Financial Turnover: Average annual turnover during the last three years must be at least 30% of the estimated cost.
• JV/Consortium: Allowed for projects above ₹5 crores. JV partners must fulfill specific share and qualification criteria.

Bid Submission:

• Online Portal: https://coalindiatenders.nic.in
• Requirements: Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) issued by any agency authorized by the Controller of Certifying Authority (CCA), Govt. of India.
• This project represents a significant step towards integrating renewable energy solutions within CIL’s operations, reflecting the company’s commitment to sustainable development.