The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a leading Central Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has issued a domestic tender for the supply of critical power infrastructure equipment in Gujarat. The tender, released under reference number SECI/C&P/OP/11/04/2026-27, invites bids for the turnkey supply of five 160 MVA, 220/33-33 kV power transformers for the Radha Nesda project site in Gujarat.
According to the tender document, the selected contractor will be responsible for the complete execution of the supply package. The scope of work includes engineering, design, manufacturing, testing, inspection, and supply of the transformers. In addition, the contractor must manage packing, forwarding, transportation, freight, and insurance until the equipment is delivered to the project location.
SECI has specified that the procurement process will follow the Government of India’s Public Procurement Preference to Make in India policy. As a result, participation in the tender is restricted to Class-I Local Suppliers only. Eligible bidders must demonstrate a minimum local content of 50 percent in the goods, services, or works being supplied. The tender also includes compliance requirements for bidders from countries sharing a land border with India, who must possess the necessary statutory registrations to participate.
The contract period for the project has been fixed at 17 months from the date of issuance of the purchase order. SECI expects the successful bidder to complete all contractual obligations within this timeframe.
The tender outlines several important financial requirements. Interested bidders are required to pay a non-refundable tender processing fee of INR 25,000, excluding applicable GST. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 1.5 crore must be submitted along with the bid. The successful bidder will also be required to furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) equivalent to 10 percent of the total order value. This performance security must remain valid for a period of 32 months.
The bidding process will be conducted through a Single Stage Two Envelope system using an online platform. Following the evaluation of bids, an e-Reverse Auction will be carried out to determine the most competitive price offer. Interested companies can access and download the tender documents through the ISN-ETS e-tendering portal.
SECI released the tender on May 29, 2026, and has scheduled an online pre-bid meeting on June 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM IST. This meeting will provide an opportunity for prospective bidders to seek clarifications regarding the tender conditions and technical requirements.
The deadline for online bid submission has been set for June 19, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST. Technical bids will be opened later the same day at 4:00 PM IST. The date for opening financial bids will be announced separately after the completion of techno-commercial evaluations of qualified bidders.
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