NTPC Ltd. Announces Tender for 20 MW Ground Mounted Solar PV Project at Vindhyachal

NTPC Ltd. has announced an invitation for online bids for a 20 MW Ground Mounted Solar PV Project at the MGR Bulb Area of NTPC Vindhyachal. The bidding process will follow a Single Stage Two Envelope format: Envelope-I for the Techno-Commercial Bid and Envelope-II for the Price Bid, with a Reverse Auction.

Scope of Work: The project entails the detailed design and implementation of a Grid Interactive Solar PV Plant. This includes the design of civil, electrical, and mechanical auxiliary systems, preparation of foundation drawings, single line diagrams, installation drawings, and electrical layouts. The contractor will be responsible for all necessary documents and designs required for engineering the facilities.

Additionally, the scope covers the development of the solar PV plant and power evacuation system, including the supply and installation of PV modules. The contract also includes three years of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the plant, along with an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for critical equipment.

Key Dates:

• IFB Date: July 24, 2024
• Document Download Period: August 1, 2024, 17:00 IST to August 16, 2024, 17:00 IST
• Pre-Bid Conference: August 20, 2024
• Bid Submission Deadline: September 3, 2024, 14:00 IST
• Opening of Techno-Commercial Bid: September 3, 2024, 14:30 IST

Cost of Bidding Documents: INR 22,500 (Indian Rupees Twenty-Two Thousand Five Hundred Only)

Qualifying Requirements:

Technical Criteria:

1. Experience: Bidders must have designed, supplied, erected, and commissioned Solar PV plants with a cumulative installed capacity of at least 17 MWp, including one plant of 10 MWp or more operational for at least six months.
2. Alternative Experience: Bidders may be developers of Solar PV plants with similar capacity criteria or have executed industrial projects worth INR 76 Crore or more in relevant sectors. Additionally, they should have experience with a 33 kV or higher voltage electrical substation.
3. Group Company Provision: Indian companies can also qualify if they are part of a group or holding company meeting the above criteria, with a joint performance undertaking.

Financial Criteria:

1. Annual Turnover: The bidder must have an average annual turnover of not less than INR 76 Crore over the last three financial years.
2. Net Worth: The bidder’s net worth should be at least 100% of the paid-up share capital. If not, support from the holding company is required.
3. Financial Statements: Unaudited financial statements can be accepted if supported by audited consolidated statements from the holding company.

For further details please refer the Tender Document Here: