Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a Navaratna public sector undertaking under the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), has invited bids to appoint a technical agency for setting up a Programme Management Unit (PMU) for the National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing. The Request for Proposal (RfP), issued on September 15, 2026, is aimed at strengthening India’s domestic clean technology manufacturing ecosystem.
The National Mission on Cleantech Manufacturing was announced in the Union Budget 2025 to support domestic manufacturing across key clean technology segments. These include solar photovoltaic modules and cells, wind turbines, electrolyzers, electric vehicle batteries, grid-scale energy storage systems and high-voltage transmission equipment.
The selected technical agency will provide strategic, technical and operational support under the guidance of MNRE leadership. The PMU will work through two major packages. The first package will focus on developing strategies for manufacturing, indigenization pathways and policy frameworks. It will also assess the existing manufacturing ecosystem and identify measures required to improve domestic production and supply-chain capabilities.
The second package will focus on state-level implementation across 15 priority states and Union Territories. It will include developing state upscaling strategies, facilitating industrial clusters, supporting investments and tracking project implementation. The scope will also include monthly price forecasting, carbon credit market intelligence and assessments of risks across clean technology supply chains.
The initial contract period will be two years, with an option for a one-year extension depending on the performance of the selected agency. Work Package 1 deliverables, including baseline assessments, indigenization strategies and policy recommendations, are expected during the first 12 months. Work Package 2 activities, including state strategies, cluster plans and consolidated reporting, will continue throughout the 24-month project period.
SECI has prescribed several financial and security requirements for bidders. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹12.20 lakh is required in the form of a Bank Guarantee or Demand Draft. The Bank Guarantee must remain valid for 240 days from the bid submission date. The successful bidder will also have to submit a Performance Bank Guarantee equivalent to 10% of the total Work Order value within 15 days of receiving the order or before commencing work.
Micro and Small Enterprises with valid Udyam registration will be exempted from the EMD and document cost requirements.
The tender follows a Single Stage, Two-Envelope electronic bidding process through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal. Selection will follow the Least Cost Selection methodology among technically qualified bidders. Eligible firms must have a Minimum Average Annual Turnover of ₹2.44 crore and minimum working capital of ₹76.25 lakh.
The PMU will consist of seven full-time specialists, including a Team Leader, specialists covering solar, wind, green hydrogen and energy storage, a Policy and Investment Expert and a Program Associate. The team will be stationed at MNRE headquarters.
The initiative is expected to provide structured technical and implementation support for India’s cleantech manufacturing objectives while helping coordinate policy, investment, state-level execution and supply-chain development.
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