Telecommunications Consultants India Invites Partners for Ghana’s 645-Site Public Sector Solar PV Project

Telecommunications Consultants India Limited (TCIL), a Government of India enterprise operating under the Ministry of Communications, has invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) from qualified companies to join an upcoming international solar power project in Ghana. The initiative involves the supply, delivery, and installation of 645 Public Sector Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems under Phase-I of the project.

TCIL plans to participate in the tender as the Lead Partner and will execute the project through its proposed registered branch in Ghana. The selected backend partner or consortium member will support TCIL in preparing and submitting the bid as well as carrying out project execution if the contract is awarded.

To qualify for the partnership, interested companies must demonstrate substantial experience in the energy sector. Applicants are required to have an average annual turnover over the past five years equivalent to at least 30 percent of the estimated value of the lots for which they are bidding. In addition, bidders must provide evidence of successfully completing at least three similar contracts during the last six years, with each contract valued at a minimum of USD 100,000.

Technical capability is also a key requirement. Prospective partners must have completed at least three rooftop solar projects exceeding 100 kWp capacity within the same six-year period. These installations must meet structural integrity and quality standards, ensuring the bidder has the expertise needed for large-scale solar deployment.

The EOI process follows a strict online bidding schedule. The EOI was published on June 3, 2026, and interested parties can seek clarifications until June 8, 2026. Online bid submissions began on June 3 and will close on June 9, 2026, at 12:00 PM IST. Technical bids are scheduled to be opened on June 9 at 1:00 PM IST, while the date for opening financial bids will be announced later.

The project is divided into nine regional lots across Ghana, each requiring a separate Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), also known as Bid Security. The EMD values range from USD 30,000 to USD 100,000 depending on the lot. The highest EMD requirement applies to Lot 1 in the Greater Accra Region, while the lowest applies to Lot 9 covering the Savannah and Upper West Regions. The bid security must remain valid for 180 days from the bid submission deadline.

TCIL has also specified that the selected partner must provide a back-to-back Performance Bank Guarantee or equivalent performance security if the project is awarded. The security amount will match the guarantee submitted by TCIL to the client in Ghana. All commercial, technical, and operational obligations will be managed on a back-to-back basis, with payments and liabilities linked directly to fund releases received by TCIL from the project owner. This arrangement ensures alignment between TCIL and its implementation partner throughout the project lifecycle.