UPEX 2026

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited Invites Bids for 10 MW Ground-Mounted Solar Project

0
1276
Representational image. Credit: Canva

Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL), under Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited (CMPDI), has announced a tender for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 10 MW grid-connected solar power plant in Lakhanpur, Odisha. The project also includes a comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) service for ten years.

Key Project Highlights:
Capacity: 10 MW (AC) with a minimum 40% DC overload capacity.
Location: Kirarama Village, Lakhanpur area, Jharsuguda district, Odisha.
Estimated Value: โ‚น58.52 crore (inclusive of GST).
Contract Period: 240 days for construction and 10 years for O&M services.

Important Dates:
Bid Submission End Date: December 14, 2024, 5:00 PM IST.
Bid Opening Date: December 16, 2024, 12:00 PM IST.

Eligibility:
The tender is open to bidders who meet the qualifying criteria, including experience in similar solar power plant projects. Financial and technical criteria must also be met, with provisions for joint ventures (JV) or consortiums.

Additional Requirements:
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): โ‚น50 lakh to be submitted online.
Performance Security: To be furnished by the successful bidder.
Compliance: Adherence to local labor and environmental regulations, including GST guidelines.

Also Read  Asian Development Bank & Masdar Sign $30M Deal To Expand Solar Energy And Battery Storage Systems In Uzbekistan

Interested bidders must submit their proposals online through the official Coal India Limited e-procurement portal. This project aligns with MCLโ€™s commitment to renewable energy expansion and sustainable mining practices.


Discover more from SolarQuarter

Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.

Leave a Reply

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.