IREL (India) Limited has invited bids for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and maintenance of a 150 kWp grid-connected rooftop solar power plant. The project will be implemented at the company’s premises in Manavalakurichi, Kanyakumari district, Tamil Nadu. The bid was published on June 3, 2025, and the last date to submit the bids is June 24, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM.
The estimated project value is ₹1,06,20,000. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,80,000 through RTGS or NEFT to IREL’s State Bank of India account. MSEs and Startups registered with the appropriate authorities are eligible for exemption from EMD and turnover criteria, subject to providing valid documentation. While there is no requirement for a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) at the bid stage, successful bidders must provide a security deposit of 5% of the contract value after the award.
The contract period for the entire project is four months and two days. Once the General Arrangement (GA) drawing is approved, the major supplies such as solar modules and string inverters must be delivered within 60 days. The complete system is required to be installed and commissioned within 120 days from the date of GA drawing approval.
The scope of work includes using a shadow-free rooftop area of 1,389 square meters spread across four self-owned buildings. Monocrystalline panels will be used, and the connected load will range between 2,000 to 3,000 kW. Battery backup is not required, and the energy generated will be used by the buyer.
To be eligible, bidders must have completed similar rooftop or ground-mounted solar projects with a minimum total capacity of 100 kWp in the last seven years. Additionally, they must be empanelled with TANGEDCO or the PM Surya Ghar Bijli Yojana scheme and show an average annual turnover of ₹31.86 lakhs over the last three years.
Payment terms are milestone-based. Initially, 50% of the supply cost with full taxes will be released upon delivery and acceptance. Another 30% of supply and 80% of installation charges will be paid after successful commissioning. The remaining 10% will be cleared post final approvals and grid integration, while the last 10% is withheld until the end of a five-year performance guarantee period or released against a performance bank guarantee.
This initiative reflects IREL’s continued push towards sustainable energy solutions while supporting local and national clean energy goals.
Discover more from SolarQuarter
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
