The Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has issued an e-Tender Call Notice inviting online bids for the development of a 10 MW (AC)/12 MWp solar photovoltaic grid-connected power plant. The project encompasses design, engineering, procurement, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive operation and maintenance for a period of 10 years.
The estimated project cost is ₹87.63 crore, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹97.63 lakh. A tender fee of ₹15,000 plus 12% GST applies. Interested bidders are required to meet specific eligibility criteria, including a minimum average annual turnover of ₹26.29 crore over the last three financial years ending 31 March 2024. Supporting financial documents must be certified by a Chartered Accountant or accompanied by an affidavit.
The work is expected to be completed within 300 calendar days from the date of award. The EMD can be submitted as a bank guarantee from any Indian national or scheduled bank in favor of Paradip Port Authority. Original bank guarantees must be submitted to the Executive Engineer, Port Electrical Division–II, within seven days of bid opening.
The deadline for bid submissions is 15 December 2024, at 6:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for 16 December 2024, at 12:00 PM. This solar project aligns with PPA’s commitment to integrating renewable energy into its operations, enhancing sustainability and energy efficiency.
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