The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC) has invited bids for the supply of renewable energy power from an ISTS-connected captive generating plant comprising a Solar PV system along with a co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This tender was issued on October 8, 2025, under a competitive bidding process that includes an e-reverse auction. The initiative aims to increase DMRC’s renewable energy share from the current 33% to over 60% by meeting part of its existing and Phase-IV expansion power needs across Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. DMRC currently consumes about 1,230 million units (MU) of electricity annually, which is projected to rise to 1,500 MU by 2029.
The project will enable DMRC to procure 500 MU of renewable energy under the captive mode. The tender includes both technical and financial bids, and the successful bidder will be responsible for setting up the plant and providing power as per the agreed Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) and Shareholding Agreement (SHA). DMRC will also hold equity in the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) formed by the successful bidder to ensure captive compliance under the Electricity Rules, 2005.
The tender document can be downloaded online from October 8, 2025, to November 17, 2025, up to 3:00 PM through the e-tendering portal. The cost of the tender document is INR 50,000 plus applicable GST, payable through RTGS, NEFT, or IMPS. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or Tender Security amount is INR 45 crores, which must remain valid for at least 45 days beyond the 180-day tender validity period. In the case of bank guarantees or fixed deposit receipts, the tender security must be submitted by November 17, 2025, by 3:00 PM to the office of the Senior General Manager (Contracts) at DMRC’s Metro Bhawan, New Delhi.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 16, 2025, at 11:00 AM at the DMRC Headquarters, with prior intimation of attendees required by 11:00 AM on October 15, 2025. The last date for seeking clarifications is October 24, 2025, up to 5:00 PM, and any addendum or corrigendum will be issued by October 31, 2025. The online submission of bids will begin on November 10, 2025, at 9:00 AM and close on November 17, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The technical bids will be opened on November 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM, while the financial bid opening date and e-reverse auction schedule will be announced later for qualified bidders.
The completion period for the project is 15 months from the issuance of the Letter of Award (LOA). All payments, including EMD and tender fees, must be made from the bidder’s account, and in the case of joint ventures, payment can be made from the JV account or any of its constituent members. The performance bank guarantee (PBG) requirement will be as per the terms in the RfS document and must comply with DMRC’s standard contractual clauses.
This initiative underlines DMRC’s commitment to cleaner, sustainable energy sources and aligns with India’s larger goal of increasing renewable energy integration into public infrastructure.
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