NLC India Limited (NLCIL), a Navratna public sector enterprise under the Government of India, has invited online bids for a major renewable energy project in Rajasthan. The tender has been issued on behalf of its wholly owned subsidiary, NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL), for arranging 3,000 acres of land on a lease basis to support the development of large-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in the state. The tender, released on July 1, 2026, is part of the company’s efforts to expand renewable energy capacity and contribute to India’s clean energy goals.
According to the tender, the selected contractor will be responsible for identifying and arranging either government or private land in Rajasthan. The land requirement has been fixed at five acres per megawatt. Apart from securing the land, the contractor will also carry out topographical surveys, develop basic site infrastructure, and obtain all required statutory approvals, permits, and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) needed before project development begins.
The tender also sets clear conditions for the land to be offered. Each land parcel must cover at least 500 acres and should be free from legal disputes or encumbrances. The land should not fall in flood-prone areas or environmentally sensitive regions, including habitats identified for the conservation of the Great Indian Bustard. The lease period for the land must be a minimum of 29 years and 11 months, ensuring long-term availability for solar power generation.
NLCIL has announced a detailed schedule for the bidding process. A pre-bid meeting will be held through video conference on July 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM, allowing interested bidders to seek clarification on technical and commercial aspects of the tender. The last date for submitting online techno-commercial and price bids, along with the required physical documents, is August 1, 2026, at 2:30 PM. The techno-commercial bids and physical submissions will be opened on the same day at 3:00 PM. The dates for opening the price bids and conducting the e-reverse auction will be announced later for qualified bidders.
The tender also includes financial eligibility requirements. Bidders must submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs. 1.076 crore as a bid guarantee. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) registered with the appropriate government authorities are exempt from paying the tender document fee of Rs. 20,000 as well as the EMD. However, all successful bidders, including MSEs, will be required to provide a Performance Bank Guarantee of the same amount. The guarantee will remain valid until 90 days after the successful completion of the contract, ensuring compliance with all contractual obligations.
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