NTPC Floats Tender For 2 MW Solar Project At Pakri Barwadih In Jharkhand

NTPC Limited, under the Ministry of Power, has invited bids for an EPC package for the development of a 2 MWp AC ground-mounted solar project on Dump C of Pakri Barwadih Coal Mining Project (PBCMP), along with operation and maintenance for three years. The tender was officially released on 17 September 2025 under bid number GEM/2025/B/6695476. The project is a custom bid for services, with NTPC’s SSC Coal Mining division acting as the nodal office. The contract period is set for four years, covering construction as well as post-commissioning services.

The bid submission will close on 8 October 2025 at 3:00 PM, and the technical opening of bids will take place the same day at 3:30 PM. The bid validity period is 120 days from the end date. The minimum number of bids required to disable automatic extension has been fixed at three, with provisions for up to three auto extensions of three days each if required.

The estimated bid value has not been disclosed, but has been declared only for guidance on EMD and eligibility. The earnest money deposit (EMD) has been fixed at ₹20,00,000, to be deposited in favour of NTPC Limited through ICICI Bank. Exemptions are available to eligible bidders under the MSE category, provided valid supporting documents are furnished as per GeM General Terms and Conditions. Additionally, a performance bank guarantee (PBG) of 5% of the contract value will be required, with a validity of 51 months, to be issued in favour of NTPC Limited. Security deposits will also be deducted at the rate of 5% from each bill until the ceiling value of 5% of the award is reached.

The tender specifically reserves participation for Class-I local suppliers with a minimum local content of 60%. Exemptions for startups and MSMEs regarding turnover and years of experience have not been provided. However, purchase preference will be given to micro and small enterprises (MSEs) under the Public Procurement Policy, 2012, and Make in India Order, 2017, provided they meet eligibility criteria. If an MSE’s quoted price is within 15% of the lowest (L1) bid, they will be awarded the full contract, subject to acceptance of the L1 price.

The evaluation of bids will be done on a total value basis, and bidders are required to provide lump sum quotes inclusive of GST. All participating bidders must comply with NTPC’s terms, including anti-bribery and anti-corruption policy, fraud prevention policy, restrictions on procurement from countries sharing a land border with India unless registered with the competent authority, and provisions against conflict of interest.

The scope of work covers the complete EPC of the solar project, including design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and three years of operation and maintenance. Technical clarifications, if required, will be allowed within two days during evaluation. The project officer for the site is Tarun Kumar, based at the Sikri Site Office, Barkagaon Sikri, Hazaribagh, Jharkhand.

This tender reflects NTPC’s continued commitment to renewable energy expansion by integrating solar power within coal mining areas, contributing to India’s energy transition goals. Interested bidders must ensure submission of bids within the stipulated timeline and comply with all mandatory requirements to avoid rejection.