NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has invited online bids for the installation of 3,450 kW grid-connected rooftop solar power projects. These projects will be set up at various buildings across three districts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The bidding is being conducted under a single-stage two-envelope system—Envelope I for the techno-commercial bid and Envelope II for the price bid. The tender is being conducted through the e-procurement portal: https://eprocurentpc.nic.in.
The estimated cost of the bidding document is ₹22,500, and all bids must be submitted with a bid security amounting to ₹95,79,000. This bid security must be submitted in acceptable formats as stipulated in the bidding documents. If any bid is submitted without this bid security, it will be treated as non-responsive and will not be opened.
The bidder must also submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) after the award of work, it is typically a percentage of the contract value and is to be submitted by the successful bidder to ensure contract performance.
The detailed scope of work includes obtaining net-metering approvals, executing the work as per MNRE and BIS/ISO/IEC specifications, ensuring safety, taking insurance for transit and storage, and handling all material and manpower requirements. The successful bidder must ensure no damage to rooftops and maintain waterproofing after installation. They must also provide a five-year warranty and an O&M manual to the beneficiary.
The cost of all permissions, such as registration, net metering, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs), must be borne by the bidder. Underground cabling work, if required, and electricity and water supply for the installation and operation periods are also the responsibility of the bidder.
The date and time for the price bid opening will be communicated separately by NVVN. Interested bidders are advised to regularly visit the portal for updates. The last date for Bid Submission is 19th June 2025.
To qualify technically, bidders must have previously executed a solar photovoltaic-based grid-connected power plant of at least 400 kWp cumulative capacity, with one project of at least 40 kWp capacity successfully running for six months. Alternatively, they can qualify as EPC contractors or developers who meet detailed project execution criteria, including financial eligibility such as an average annual turnover of not less than ₹28.734 crore during the last three financial years. Net worth should not be less than 100% of the paid-up share capital as of the last day of the preceding financial year.
Only Indian companies or those registered in India under specific eligibility norms can participate, and Class I and II local suppliers are encouraged under the Make in India initiative.
The successful bidder will also pay a Project Management Consultancy (PMC) charge to NVVN, equal to 5% of the awarded project value. This includes a success fee of 5% of the O&M cost, which must be paid within 30 days of the Letter of Award or contract signing.
This tender marks a significant renewable energy initiative for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is expected to enhance energy access and sustainability in the region.
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