NTPC Invites Bids For O&M Of 100 MW Floating Solar Project At Ramagundam

NTPC Limited has issued a new tender inviting bids for the operation and maintenance of its 100 MW floating solar project at Ramagundam in Telangana. The tender has been released by the Contracts and Materials Department of RSTPS / TESTPP under the bid document number 9900313954. The bidding will follow a Single Stage Single Envelope process through Domestic Competitive Bidding.

The contract is specifically for carrying out operations and maintenance services for a period of three months at the Ramagundam STPS location in Peddapalli district, with services commencing from the official start date of the contract. NTPC has clarified that there are no qualifying requirements for bidders, making the tender accessible to a broader group of vendors. The tender also notes that there is no defects liability period or warranty period associated with this work.

The important timelines for the tender, such as the last date for bid submission, the bid opening date, and the deadline for seeking clarifications, will be available on the eProcurement portal. NTPC has stated that bidders must ensure they refer to the dates mentioned on the portal, as no queries will be entertained after the last date for receiving questions. This makes it crucial for interested parties to regularly check the portal for updates and to adhere strictly to the schedule provided there.

For this tender, NTPC has made the Earnest Money Deposit mandatory. The bid security amount has been fixed at Rs 1,00,000, and vendors must submit this amount only through the GePNIC online portal. NTPC has clearly stated that no other form of EMD submission will be accepted, and any bid that does not include the required online EMD will be rejected. This condition highlights the company’s strict approach to ensuring compliance with tender procedures and maintaining transparency.

The tender also outlines the provision for a Security Deposit, which is generally set at 5 percent of the contract value. This amount will be deducted and later released after the successful completion of the contract and the defect liability period. However, for Micro and Small Enterprises owned by women or belonging to the SC or ST categories, the Security Deposit requirement has been reduced to 2.5 percent. NTPC has indicated that this Security Deposit will serve the same purpose as a Contract Performance Guarantee, which is commonly used in similar contracts.

With these conditions, NTPC aims to ensure that the project is managed efficiently while also encouraging wider participation through simplified qualifying criteria and supportive provisions for eligible small enterprises. The tender reflects NTPC’s ongoing efforts to maintain the performance of its renewable energy assets through competitive and transparent procurement processes.