NTPC REL Invites Bids For 600 MW Solar PV Project In Dhule, Maharashtra

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has invited bids for the development of a 600 MW ISTS-connected Solar PV project in the Dhule region of Maharashtra. The bid was released on 18th October 2024 and includes both land acquisition and power evacuation responsibilities.

The scope of work is divided into two sections: land-related works and power evacuation works. For the land component, bidders are required to arrange government or private land (5 acres per MW) on either freehold or leasehold terms, with a minimum lease period of 29 years and 11 months. The land must be near the Dhule Pooling substation. Additionally, the bidder must handle topography surveys, construct approach roads, ensure necessary interconnections, and undertake geotechnical investigations for the transmission system. Fencing, security, and the construction of security cabins are also included.

For power evacuation, the scope covers the design, engineering, supply, erection, and commissioning of the substation infrastructure (220 kV AIS pooling substation with transformers and associated equipment). The bidder will also need to handle the construction of the EHV transmission line to the ISTS substation, along with associated civil work for control rooms and pooling switchgear buildings. The operation and maintenance (O&M) of the pooling substation, transmission line, and terminal bay will be required for three years post-commissioning.

Key dates for the bid process are as follows: the bid documents can be downloaded from 19th October 2024 until 4th November 2024. A pre-bid conference will be held on 6th November 2024, and the deadline for submission of both the techno-commercial and price bids is set for 20th November 2024, at 15:00 IST. The bids will be opened the same day at 15:30 IST.

The cost of the bidding documents is ₹22,500, and the bids must be accompanied by a “Bid Security Declaration.” The performance bank guarantee (PBG) and earnest money deposit (EMD) requirements are not explicitly stated in the provided excerpt.

Bidders must meet technical and financial criteria. Technically, they should have executed grid-connected solar or wind projects with a cumulative capacity of at least 100 MW, with one project of 50 MW or more. Financially, they need to have an average annual turnover of ₹23.60 crore for projects between 50 MW and 300 MW, or ₹7.87 lakh per MW for larger projects.

These new projects are part of NTPC’s broader push to expand renewable energy capacity in India. The Dhule solar project will help strengthen the country’s solar infrastructure, further advancing India’s commitment to renewable energy development.

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