NHPC Invites Bids For 600 MW (Phase I) Solar Park Development In Uttar Pradesh

The tender issued by NHPC Limited, under its joint venture Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL), invites bids for the development of a solar power park in Madhogarh, Uttar Pradesh. The project involves works such as boundary surveys, marking, chain-link fencing, and compound wall construction for the first phase of the 600 MW solar power park, which is part of the larger 1200 MW solar power project under UMPPRE.

The tender adopts a single-stage, two-part bidding system, with separate submissions required for the technical and financial bids. The estimated cost of the project is ₹28.60 crore, with an earnest money deposit (EMD) requirement of ₹43 lakh. The bid document is priced at ₹5,000, and the bid validity period is 120 days. Successful bidders will need to provide a performance bank guarantee (PBG) as specified in the tender documents. The project must be completed within 350 days from the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance.

Critical dates for this tender include the publishing date of December 10, 2024, and the bid submission deadline of January 1, 2025, at 3:00 PM. Technical bids will be opened on January 2, 2025, at 3:30 PM, and the date for financial bid opening will be communicated later.

Eligible bidders must be Class-I Local Suppliers under the Public Procurement Policy and demonstrate financial and technical qualifications. Bidders must have achieved an annual construction turnover of at least ₹28.60 crore in any one of the past three years. They should also have completed similar works in the last seven years, meeting criteria based on project value: one work of at least ₹22.88 crore, two works of ₹14.30 crore each, or three works of ₹11.44 crore each.

Additional requirements include PAN, GST, EPF, and ESIC registrations. The tender process incorporates an Integrity Pact to ensure transparency and fairness. The project reflects NHPC’s commitment to advancing India’s renewable energy goals by establishing efficient solar infrastructure.

This initiative is expected to contribute significantly to the development of renewable energy in India while adhering to quality and efficiency standards.