The Odisha Renewable Energy Development Agency (OREDA) has released a tender inviting Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors to participate in the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan (PM-KUSUM) Component-A initiative. The project aims to establish decentralized grid-connected solar power plants on leased agricultural land across Odisha.
Project Highlights
🔹 Scope of Work: EPC contractors will be responsible for identifying landowners willing to lease land for solar projects, along with the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and 10 years of operations & maintenance (O&M).
🔹 Capacity Details: Each solar plant will have a capacity of 2 MW, with an initial cumulative installation target of 20 MW. OREDA reserves the right to modify this capacity.
🔹 Bidder Eligibility: Interested EPC firms must have prior experience in commissioning solar PV power plants with a minimum cumulative capacity of 5 MWp, including at least one operational project of 1 MWp or more.
Key Dates
EOI Published: February 28, 2025
Pre-Bid Queries Deadline: March 11, 2025
Pre-Bid Meeting: March 12, 2025 (Virtual)
Bid Submission Deadline: March 29, 2025
Technical Bid Opening: April 7, 2025
Refer the Tender Document Here
The tender aligns with India’s renewable energy goals and seeks to promote solar adoption while ensuring additional income sources for farmers.
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