NTPC REL Invites Bids For 600 MW Solar Project Land And Power Evacuation In Karnataka

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has invited bids for the land and power evacuation package for the development of a 600 MW solar project in the Tumkur region of Karnataka. The bidding process follows a single-stage, two-envelope system, with separate technical and price bid submissions.

The scope of work includes acquiring government or private land at a ratio of five acres per megawatt on a leasehold or freehold basis. The lease period is set for a minimum of 29 years and 11 months. The work also involves constructing approach roads, conducting topography surveys, performing land compaction, and installing security fencing with entry and exit gates. Additionally, the selected bidder must manage land lease agreements and handle lease payments on behalf of NTPC REL.

For power evacuation, the contractor will be responsible for designing, supplying, and commissioning a 400 kV pooling substation with transformers, switchgear, and civil works. The project includes constructing a 400 kV transmission line to the nearest inter-state transmission system (ISTS) substation, installing telemetry systems, and setting up a power plant controller for grid compliance. The contract also includes the operation and maintenance of the pooling substation and transmission infrastructure for three years after commissioning.

The bidding documents will be available for download from March 4, 2025, to March 18, 2025. The pre-bid meeting and deadline for bidder queries are set for March 21, 2025. The final submission date for technical and price bids is April 4, 2025, at 3:00 PM, with technical bid opening scheduled for the same day at 3:30 PM. The cost of bidding documents is ₹22,500.

NTPC REL requires bidders to provide a bid security declaration instead of a monetary deposit. To qualify, bidders must have experience in arranging land for at least 100 MW of solar or wind projects, with one project of at least 50 MW. Alternatively, they must have executed an industrial project worth at least ₹47.2 crore in the last ten years. Additionally, they must have installed at least one electrical substation of 33 kV or higher that has been operational for at least six months.

Financial criteria include an average annual turnover of at least ₹47.2 crore over the past three financial years and a positive net worth in the last financial year. If the bidder does not meet the turnover requirement, its holding company can provide financial support through a board resolution.

Payments for bidding documents must be made via demand draft or electronic transfer. The final contract will be awarded to the lowest bidder meeting all technical and financial criteria. NTPC REL reserves the right to reject any bid or cancel the tender process without assigning reasons.