South Eastern Railway Issues Tender for 1.37 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Howrah

The South Eastern Railway (SER) has issued a tender for the installation of 1.37 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across various railway facilities under the Santragachi Division in Howrah, West Bengal.

According to the tender document, the rooftop solar systems will be installed on residential buildings, service buildings, railway stations, and level crossing gates. The estimated project value is approximately ₹149.7 million.

Tender Highlights

• Project Capacity: 1.37 MW rooftop solar
• Location: Santragachi Division, Howrah, South Eastern Railway
• Deadline for Bid Submission: November 21, 2025
• Scope of Work: Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of rooftop solar systems ranging from 1 kW to 50 kW per site
• Execution Timeline: 12 months from the date of award
• Maintenance Contract: Includes a five-year comprehensive maintenance service

Financial and Eligibility Requirements

• Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹898,500
• Performance Bank Guarantee: 5% of contract value to be submitted within 21 days of receiving the Letter of Acceptance
• Security Deposit: 5% of the total contract value as per Indian Railways’ General Conditions of Contract (GCC) 2022
• Technical Criteria: Bidders must have completed similar solar projects in the past seven years—either three projects worth at least 30% of tender value, two projects worth 40%, or one project worth 60% of the contract value
• Financial Criteria: Bidders must meet the minimum average annual turnover requirement for the last three financial years

Significance

The tender is part of South Eastern Railway’s ongoing efforts to enhance renewable energy adoption within its infrastructure.

The project aligns with Indian Railways’ broader sustainability goals and the national push towards cleaner energy and decentralized power generation.

Bidders must submit their proposals by November 21, 2025, with technical bids scheduled to open the same day.