The Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navratna Government of India enterprise under the Ministry of New & Renewable Energy (MNRE), has invited competitive bids for the development of a 100 kW Rooftop Solar PV Hybrid Power Project at the National Institute of Wind Energy (NIWE) campus in Pallikaranai, Chennai.
SECI issued the Request for Proposals (RfP No. SECI/C&P/OP/15/0006/25-26) on August 28, 2026. The tender follows a single-stage, two-envelope bidding process and is being implemented under the CAPEX mode. NIWE will fund the project, while SECI will act as the Project Management Consultant and manage payments to the selected developer.
The project involves dismantling the existing 30 kW rooftop solar power plant at the NIWE campus. The selected contractor will then be responsible for the complete design, engineering, procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new 100 kW hybrid rooftop solar system on a turnkey basis.
The proposed system will have both on-grid and off-grid capabilities, allowing it to support different power requirements at the campus. The scope also includes comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services for a period of five years after commissioning.
The response fee for participating in the tender has been fixed at ₹5,000 plus applicable GST. Bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1.20 lakh. The EMD can be submitted through a Bank Guarantee valid for nine months, a Payment on Order Instrument from PFC or REC, or an Insurance Surety Bond. Micro and Small Enterprises with valid Udyam registration are exempted from the tender fee and EMD requirements.
The selected contractor will also have to submit a Contract Performance Guarantee (CPG) in two stages. The first stage requires a guarantee equal to 10% of the contract value in favour of SECI within 20 days of the Notification of Award. The second stage requires a 5% guarantee in favour of NIWE for the five-year O&M period.
The project must be completed within six months from the effective date of the Contract Agreement, covering installation, testing, and commissioning activities. A mandatory site visit has been specified for bidders to assess existing site conditions before submitting their bids.
The tender also includes performance and delay-related provisions. Delays will attract Liquidated Damages at 0.5% of the unexecuted contract value per week, subject to a maximum limit of 7.5%. In addition, the contractor must maintain a minimum annual Capacity Utilization Factor of 19%. Any shortfall against the guaranteed CUF will attract a penalty of ₹4 per kWh.
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