NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has invited bids for the development of a 550 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Rajasthan. The large-scale solar project will be developed near Shimbhoo Ka Burj and marks another significant step in India’s renewable energy expansion efforts.
The company has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) under a domestic competitive bidding process for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) package of the project. The selected contractor will be responsible for carrying out the complete development of the solar power plant, from site preparation to commissioning and post-installation operations.
According to the bid document, the scope of work includes site grading, vegetation clearance, topographical surveys, and geotechnical investigations. The EPC contractor will also undertake the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of tracker-based module mounting structures and solar PV modules. In addition, the contractor will develop supporting infrastructure such as internal roads, pathways, drainage systems, module cleaning facilities, and a comprehensive CCTV-based remote monitoring network covering the entire project perimeter.
The selected bidder will also be responsible for electrical and civil interfacing works required for grid connectivity. This includes laying and terminating high-tension cables up to the 33 kV Main Pooling Switchgear located at the owner’s pooling substation. Beyond construction, the contract includes a three-year operation and maintenance (O&M) period from the date of full commissioning. The contractor will also be required to provide mandatory spare parts during the O&M phase to ensure smooth plant operations.
NTPC REL stated that the project will be financed through a combination of its internal resources and borrowings. The procurement process will follow a single-stage, two-envelope bidding system conducted online. Interested bidders must submit both a techno-commercial bid and a price bid, after which a reverse auction process will be conducted. Companies seeking access to the bidding documents must register on the ISN Electronic Tender Services portal and submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA).
The bidding schedule outlines several key dates. The IFB was issued on June 3, 2026, and bidding documents can be downloaded until June 12, 2026. A pre-bid conference and deadline for submitting queries have been scheduled for June 15, 2026. The final date for bid submission is June 26, 2026, at 2:00 PM IST, while the opening of techno-commercial bids will take place on the same day at 2:30 PM IST.
To qualify for participation, bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of ₹311.5 crore during the last three financial years. Additionally, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹20 crore is mandatory. The bid security must be submitted separately or supported by proof of electronic fund transfer; failing which, the bid will be considered non-responsive. While the tender document specifies the EMD requirement, details regarding the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) will be provided in the main bidding documents under Tender Search Code NTPCREL-2026-TN000020. The bidding documents are available for download free of cost.
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