Coal India Limited (CIL) has released a tender for setting up an 875 MW (AC) solar PV power project at the 2,000 MW Solar Park developed by Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) in Pugal, Bikaner district, Rajasthan. This project will be executed on a turnkey basis and includes a two-year comprehensive operation and maintenance period from the date of commissioning or operational acceptance.
It includes the complete engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of the solar project, along with the supply of PV modules (minimum 1,182 MWp), mounting structures, inverters, transformers, cables, metering equipment, fire protection systems, and civil works like site grading, internal roads, stormwater drainage, and cleaning passages. The successful bidder will also be responsible for ensuring all regulatory approvals and demonstrating the plant’s performance.
The minimum guaranteed net electrical energy generation for the first year is 1,916,250,000 units with a Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) of at least 25%. Bidders are expected to design the plant considering local environmental and technical conditions and also to ensure less than 0.5% degradation in generation in subsequent years.
The project must be completed within 24 months from the date of commencement. However, the Scheduled Commercial Operation Date (SCOD) will be extended automatically up to six months or until the associated transmission system by RVPN is commissioned, whichever is earlier. If delays persist, SCOD can be extended by another 30 days without penalties.
The cost of the tender document and processing fee is free of charge. However, bidders must deposit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹50 lakh through online modes such as net banking or NEFT/RTGS. No offline payment methods are accepted. The EMD must be credited to CIL’s designated account before the submission deadline. In cases of withdrawal or failure to provide the required performance security, the EMD may be forfeited, and the bidder could be debarred for 12 months.
The bidding will be conducted through a single-stage, two-part online process. Only domestic bidders registered in India are eligible to participate. Joint ventures are allowed, with a maximum of three partners, where the lead partner must hold at least a 50% share.
The tender’s technical evaluation will be conducted online. Only those who meet the required criteria in terms of past project experience (minimum 175 MW AC in EPC or as a developer), financial turnover (average of ₹1,263 crore in the last 3 years), and net worth (at least ₹421 crore as of March 31, 2025) will qualify. Required certifications, including those for PAN, GST, and audited financials, must be uploaded with the bid.
The tender invites prospective bidders to attend a pre-bid meeting which will be held in hybrid mode. Participation is optional, and minutes will be made publicly available.
All bids must be submitted online, and bidders are responsible for ensuring they meet the system requirements for submission. Incomplete or late bids will not be accepted. The contract will be awarded based on the evaluated bid value and adherence to Make in India procurement preference norms.
This tender forms part of Coal India’s strategic vision to install 5 GW of renewable energy capacity by 2028-29.
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