South Central Railway Floats ₹5.03 Crore Tender For Rooftop Solar Project At Guntupalli Workshop In Andhra Pradesh

The South Central Railway has invited e-tenders for the installation of rooftop solar power plants at the Wagon Workshop in Guntupalli. The project aims to set up a total capacity of 980 KWp across different rooftops and sheds within the workshop and its residential colony. The estimated value of the project is around ₹5.03 crore, showing the railway’s strong focus on adopting clean and sustainable energy solutions in its operations.

The scope of work includes the design, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of multiple on-grid rooftop solar plants. The tender covers the installation of 100 KWp units using Mono PERC bifacial crystalline solar modules along with MPPT technology. It also includes 60 KWp and 40 KWp systems with similar specifications. The project requires power conditioning units and pure sine wave inverters to ensure stable and efficient power output.

Apart from the main solar systems, the contractor will also install supporting infrastructure. This includes a water sprinkling system for cleaning solar panels and microprocessor-based analyzers for performance monitoring. Extensive electrical works are also part of the project. These include laying of 120 sq. mm and 95 sq. mm LTUG cables and excavation of cable trenches in different types of soil to connect the systems safely and efficiently.

The tender process will begin on February 23, 2026, and the last date for submission is March 9, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹4,01,800. The completion period for the entire project is 12 months, and the offer validity is 60 days. The contract will follow the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) April 2022 policy of Indian Railways. While the exact Performance Bank Guarantee percentage is not mentioned, standard railway rules regarding performance guarantee and security deposit will apply. The document also mentions that failure to maintain valid certificates may lead to forfeiture of bid security and performance guarantee.

To qualify, bidders must hold a valid ‘B’ Grade Electrical Contractor’s License. They should have completed similar solar power projects of at least 5 KWp capacity in the last seven years and meet the required financial criteria. Contractors must show a minimum average annual turnover based on the project value and completion period. GST registration, PAN, and ESI/PF codes are mandatory. The tender follows the Make in India policy, and bidders must declare the percentage of local content. All bids must be submitted online through the IREPS portal, as manual submissions are not allowed.