NLC India Invites Bids For 579.74 MWp Solar PV Modules For 810 MW Rajasthan Project

NLC India Limited has announced a major domestic competitive bidding opportunity for the procurement of 579.74 MWp of solar PV modules. The tender has been issued on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited, and is intended for use in a large 810 MW solar power project planned at the RVUN Solar Park in Pugal, Bikaner, Rajasthan. This tender highlights India’s continued efforts to strengthen renewable energy capacity through large-scale solar infrastructure development.

The bidding process will follow a two-cover system through e-Tendering and may include an e-Reverse Auction. Interested participants must pay a non-refundable Tender Document fee of ₹20,000. In addition, a Bid Guarantee, serving as the Earnest Money Deposit, must be submitted. The required amount is ₹4,32,77,500, which must be physically submitted along with other mandatory documents at the NLCIL Corporate Office in Neyveli.

The tender follows a detailed schedule. A Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on December 10, 2025, at 11:30 AM IST through video conference to address queries and clarifications. The final deadline for submitting the Part-I technical and commercial bids online, as well as the physical documents, is December 30, 2025, at 14:30 IST. The Part-I opening of online and physical submissions will take place on the same day at 15:00 IST. Bidders who qualify in the technical evaluation will be invited separately to submit price bids (Part II) and join the e-Reverse Auction.

The scope of procurement includes the manufacturing, supply, packing, forwarding, and transportation of crystalline solar PV modules, including transit insurance, up to the project site in Rajasthan. Only competent suppliers can participate, as strict Pre-Qualifying Requirements have been specified. Eligible bidders must be ALMM-listed manufacturers who have supplied a cumulative capacity of 200 MWp or more of solar modules or cells, including at least one order of 50 MWp or above. Alternatively, a subsidiary, group, or holding company may participate using the credentials of a qualifying entity with a joint performance undertaking.

Financial eligibility requires bidders to have a positive net worth as per the latest audited financial statements. They must also have an average annual turnover of at least Rs. 173 crores in the past three financial years. The successful bidder must furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee as per Annexure-H to ensure timely delivery.

The tender emphasizes compliance with the Public Procurement Policy under the “Make in India” initiative. NLC India Limited retains the full right to accept or reject any bid and is not obligated to accept the lowest offer.

This tender marks a significant step in advancing the supply chain for one of India’s major solar installations and reinforces the country’s rapid progression toward large-scale renewable energy deployment.