MES Floats Tender for 1 MW Grid-Connected Solar Plant at Chumathang, Ladakh

The Military Engineering Services (MES) has issued a tender for the installation of a 1 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant at Chumathang in the Leh district of Ladakh. The project aims to enhance renewable energy infrastructure in the high-altitude region under MES operational jurisdiction.

The scope of work covers design, engineering, procurement, construction, installation, testing, commissioning, and comprehensive operations and maintenance (O&M) for a period of five years. The plant will be equipped with a SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) system for real-time performance monitoring and requires the use of mono- or poly-crystalline solar PV modules compliant with national standards.

Key components of the tender include:

Project Capacity: 1 MW (ground-mounted, grid-connected)

Estimated Contract Value: ₹60.55 million

Completion Timeline: 700 days from the date of award

Module Type: Mono- or Poly-crystalline silicon PV modules

Control System: SCADA-based monitoring and data acquisition

Civil Works: Internal roads, drainage network, security/watch cabins, fencing, and associated infrastructure

O&M Period: 5 years post-commissioning

Bidding Schedule:

Last Date for Bid Submission: 21 November 2025

Bid Opening: As per MES e-procurement schedule following submission closure

Eligibility and Financial Conditions (as per standard MES tender format):

Bidders are expected to be MES-enlisted contractors or firms with proven experience in executing solar EPC projects.

Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and tender document fees are applicable as per MES procurement terms.

The project requires adherence to Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) guidelines and national grid standards.