Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navratna Government of India enterprise, has issued a tender for providing Internet Leased Line (ILL) services to support its 10 MW solar photovoltaic project at Badi Sid, Bap, in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The initiative aims to ensure reliable and high-speed connectivity at the solar project site for efficient operations over the long term.
According to the tender details, SECI plans to engage an eligible service provider for a period of five years. The selected bidder will be responsible for provisioning and commissioning an Internet Leased Line of at least 10 Mbps with a 1:1 contention ratio. The service will be provided on an annual subscription basis. In addition to connectivity, the scope of work includes supply, installation, configuration, and maintenance of all required hardware to make the system fully operational.
The tender was officially issued on April 9, 2026, and the bidding process will follow a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. All submissions must be made online through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. Interested bidders are required to submit both techno-commercial and financial bids within the timeline specified on the portal.
The techno-commercial bids will be opened on the scheduled date in the presence of authorized representatives, while the financial bids will be opened later after shortlisting eligible bidders. SECI will inform participants about the financial bid opening date through the GeM platform.
To participate in the tender, bidders must meet certain financial requirements. A non-refundable tender processing fee of INR 5,000, excluding 18 percent GST, has been set. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 16,000 is required. The EMD can be submitted through NEFT, RTGS, Demand Draft, Banker’s Cheque, or in the form of a Bank Guarantee valid for 180 days from the bid submission deadline.
The successful bidder will also need to provide a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) after receiving the Notification of Award or Letter of Intent. This is a mandatory requirement to ensure proper execution of the contract as per SECI guidelines.
However, exemptions from the EMD and processing fee are available for eligible Micro and Small Enterprises registered under NSIC, DIC, or Udyog Aadhaar, subject to submission of valid documents.
SECI has advised all interested bidders to regularly check the GeM portal and its official website for any updates, amendments, or clarifications related to the tender.
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