The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has issued an e-tender inviting bids for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (DSITC) of a solar power plant at Srinagar International Airport. The project, valued at โน93.19 lakh (excluding GST), includes โน73.56 lakh for DSITC and โน19.62 lakh for eight years of annual comprehensive maintenance following a two-year defect liability period.
The project shall be completed within three months from the date of award and will be executed through the Central Public Procurement (CPP) e-tender portal.
Key Tender Details
- Tender ID: 2025_AAI_251985_1
- Published Date: October 10, 2025
- Bid Submission Deadline: November 1, 2025, 11:00 hrs
- Bid Opening Date (Technical): November 3, 2025
- Bid Opening Date (Financial): November 12, 2025
- Tender Fee: โน1,180 (non-refundable)
- EMD Requirement: โน2,79,584 (to be paid online)
Eligibility Criteria
The tender is open to experienced contractors with proven capability in executing similar solar power plant DSITC projects. Applicants must submit PAN, GST registration, financial statements, net worth certification, and previous project experience. Digital Signature Certificates (DSC) are mandatory for participation.
Submission Process
The bidding process will follow a two-envelope system:
- Envelope I: Technical bid and pre-qualification documents
- Envelope II: Financial bid
The lowest bidder (L1) will be selected based on the combined evaluation of SITC cost and Net Present Value (NPV) of maintenance costs, as per the predefined discounting rate of 9%.
AAI reserves the right to accept or reject bids and has prohibited consortium or joint venture applications. The tender also adheres to government procurement policies, including restrictions on bidders from countries sharing land borders with India, as per GFR Rule 144(xi).
For further details refer Tender Document Here
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