Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has released an open national e-tender for the operation and maintenance of its 5 MW Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) based solar power plant located in Rawra village of Rajasthan. The solar facility is situated at Village Rawra in Tehsil Bap of Phalodi district, and the contract has been issued under Tender No. 924CC26A08 (PWJDT25056). The contract will be awarded for a period of three years from the date of issue of the notice by the Engineer-in-Charge.
The tender invites eligible agencies to take responsibility for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of the grid-connected solar power plant. The selected contractor will handle routine operation activities along with preventive and breakdown maintenance to ensure smooth functioning and reliability of the solar installation. The project aims to maintain the plant’s performance and efficiency during the contract period while ensuring stable power generation from the facility.
According to the eligibility criteria, bidders must demonstrate financial and technical capability. Companies participating in the tender must have a minimum annual turnover of ₹29,62,000 in at least one of the last three financial years. In addition to financial strength, bidders must also show prior experience in executing similar works within the last seven years.
The technical qualification requires that bidders should have successfully completed either one similar work costing at least ₹24,68,000, two similar works costing ₹19,75,000 each, or three similar works valued at ₹14,81,000 each. Similar work is defined as installation or maintenance of solar photovoltaic plants with a capacity of 500 kW or more. Experience related to high-tension electrical equipment with a rating of 11 kV or higher will also be considered under the eligibility conditions.
To participate in the bidding process, interested bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹38,000. The EMD must be paid online through the e-tender portal or submitted in the form of a Bank Guarantee. As this is categorized as a works contract, the EMD requirement applies to all bidders, including Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs), unless they fall under specific exemptions such as Central or State Public Sector Undertakings or officially registered start-ups.
For performance security, the selected bidder must submit an Initial Security Deposit equal to 2.5 percent of the nominal contract value at the time of signing the agreement. Alternatively, bidders may choose to submit the full Security Deposit amounting to 10 percent of the contract value.
The tender will follow a two-bid system consisting of techno-commercial and price bids, and the entire process will be conducted online through the official IOCL e-tender portal. Physical submission of bids will not be accepted. The bid submission period is 14 days, and bids will remain valid for four months from the date of opening of the techno-commercial bid. Interested bidders have been advised to regularly check the IOCL e-tendering website for detailed timelines, document submission requirements, and any updates or amendments related to the tender.
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