NTPC Renewable Energy Invites Bids For Forecasting Services At 500 MW Bikaner Solar Project

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd, has invited sealed tenders for providing forecasting and scheduling services for its 500 MW solar PV project. The project is located at the Rajasthan Solar Park in Chhatargarh, in the Bikaner district of Rajasthan. The tender specifically covers Block 1 and Block 2 of the Kalasar Bikaner project, each having a capacity of 250 MW.

The work mainly includes forecasting and scheduling (F&S) services along with coordination activities for the two solar blocks. These services are important for managing solar power generation and ensuring smooth integration with the electricity grid. Accurate forecasting helps match power generation with demand and supports grid stability, which is essential for large-scale renewable projects.

The delivery and execution of services will take place at the project site in Bikaner, with the postal code 334021. Vendors who are interested in participating must submit their bids in sealed envelopes. The envelopes should clearly mention the enquiry number and the bid opening date. Submissions can be made either through registered post or by hand delivery.

As per the tender details, bids must reach the NTPC office by 23:30 hours on the specified bid opening date, which is May 6, 2026. The Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) number for this project is 9900325138/130/2609, and the NIT was issued on May 4, 2026.

One notable point in this tender is that there is no requirement for an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD). The document clearly states that the EMD amount is not applicable for this tender. Additionally, the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) details have not been specified in the notice.

The tender process is being handled by the Contracts Services department of NTPC Renewable Energy Limited. The enquiry has been issued and digitally signed by Ghazanfer Munam, Deputy General Manager, through the NTPC eProcurement portal. The company’s registered office is located at NTPC Bhawan in New Delhi.

Vendors should carefully review the tender documents, which include multiple pages and a Bid Proposal Sheet where pricing and details must be filled in. The document also mentions that invoices will be required at later stages of the contract.