Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL) has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) to onboard a back-end partner for a solar energy project in Mauritius. The assignment is linked to a client tender (Tender No. CEB/IFB/2025/10478) and involves the procurement, installation, and commissioning of grid-tie roof-mounted hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with a total capacity of 2 MWp. These systems will be deployed on the Island of Rodrigues.
TCIL, a government-owned enterprise, is participating in the project as the prime bidder and is seeking an exclusive technical partner to support execution. The selected partner will be responsible for key technical activities, including system design, installation, testing, and commissioning. The move is aimed at ensuring strong on-ground delivery and timely completion of the rooftop solar installations as per the client’s requirements.
To qualify, interested partners must meet specific eligibility conditions. Financial strength is a major requirement, with bidders expected to have a positive net worth. In addition, the average annual turnover should be at least MUR 37.62 million over the last three years. TCIL has also highlighted that prior project experience will be a key factor in evaluation. Applicants must have completed similar solar PV projects within the past seven years.
TCIL is also looking for partners with proven capability in solar PV implementation. The EOI states that bidders should have at least two years of experience in solar PV systems and should have achieved a cumulative installed capacity of at least 1 MWp. These criteria are intended to ensure that the partner has both technical expertise and the operational track record required to execute rooftop hybrid solar systems efficiently.
The selection will be based on technical and financial responsiveness, and the final contract is expected to be awarded to the lowest bidder (L1), as per standard tendering practice. Before submission of the final bid to the end client, the selected partner will be required to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with TCIL.
The timeline for the EOI is clearly defined. The EOI was posted on January 22, 2026. Clarifications can be submitted until January 29, 2026, by 17:00 hrs. Bid submission will open on February 5, 2026, at 12:00 hrs and will close the same day at 17:00 hrs. The technical bid opening is scheduled for February 5, 2026, at 17:30 hrs.
Bidders must also arrange financial guarantees. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is set at MUR 2,85,000, which is approximately INR 5,00,000, and must remain valid for 180 days from the bid deadline. Registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and start-ups may be eligible for exemption. The successful bidder will also need to submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) equal to 10% of the total contract value excluding VAT, within 15 days of receiving the Letter of Acceptance. This guarantee will remain valid until 70 days after the completion of the five-year warranty period.
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