ITI Limited, a Government of India undertaking, has invited tenders to establish a new automatic solar photovoltaic (SPV) module manufacturing line at its Naini unit in Prayagraj. The project will be executed on a turnkey basis and aims to strengthen domestic solar manufacturing capabilities in India.
According to the tender notice, bidders can choose from three different manufacturing capacity options for the new production line. These include capacities of 500 MW, 250 MW, or 100 MW. Companies participating in the tender can submit proposals for any of these capacity levels depending on their technical and financial capabilities.
An important aspect of the tender is the buy-back provision for ITI’s existing solar manufacturing equipment. The company currently operates an 18 MW Ecoprogetti solar module manufacturing line at its Naini facility, and the successful bidder will be required to buy back this equipment as part of the project.
The scope of work for the selected bidder is extensive and includes the entire lifecycle of the manufacturing facility. This involves designing the plant layout, supplying the required machinery, installing the equipment, commissioning the production line, and optimizing the manufacturing process. In addition, the contractor will be responsible for providing a two-year warranty for the installed systems.
The project also includes capacity-building measures for ITI staff. The selected bidder must provide operational training and maintenance training to the company’s employees to ensure smooth functioning of the manufacturing line after commissioning.
The tender document specifies the use of advanced and high-efficiency equipment in the production process. This includes automatic glass loading machines equipped with 6-axis robotic systems, inline EVA cutting systems, and advanced tabber-stringer machines. These machines must be capable of processing modern high-efficiency solar cells, ensuring that the manufacturing line remains compatible with current solar module technologies.
Interested bidders must visit the Naini manufacturing premises before submitting their proposals. This site inspection is mandatory, and any bidder failing to complete this visit will be disqualified from the bidding process.
The tender also outlines financial eligibility requirements for participants. The Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) or its subsidiary must have a positive net worth and an average annual turnover of at least ₹20 crore over the last three financial years.
The tender has been issued under enquiry number NPC6E0001. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for the project is ₹1 crore, while the tender document fee is ₹20,000. However, Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) registered with the Ministry of MSME are exempt from paying both the tender fee and the EMD.
In terms of security requirements, bidders must provide a performance bank guarantee. This includes an initial security deposit of 5 percent of the order value, valid for one year and three months or until successful commissioning. Additionally, a warranty security amounting to 10 percent of the order value must be maintained for two years and three months after successful commissioning.
The tender was released on March 14, 2026. The deadline for bid submission is April 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM, and the technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. The entire project must be completed within 10 months from the date of issuance of the Letter of Credit.
Bids must be submitted through the ITI e-wizard portal using a two-cover system, which includes separate technical and commercial bids. The evaluation process will first examine the responsiveness of the techno-commercial bids, followed by a detailed price bid evaluation for each capacity option.
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