NTPC Ltd. Invites Bids for 20 MW Solar PV Project at Vindhyachal

NTPC Ltd. has announced an invitation for online bids for a 20 MW Ground Mounted Solar PV Project at the MGR Bulb Area of NTPC Vindhyachal. The bidding process will follow a Single Stage Two Envelope format: Envelope-I for the Techno-Commercial Bid and Envelope-II for the Price Bid, with a Reverse Auction.

The project scope includes the detailed design and implementation of a Grid Interactive Solar PV Plant, covering civil, electrical, and mechanical auxiliary systems, foundation drawings, single-line diagrams, installation drawings, and electrical layouts.

The contractor will be responsible for all necessary documents and designs required for engineering the facilities. Additionally, the project encompasses the development of the solar PV plant and power evacuation system, including the supply and installation of PV modules. The contract also includes three years of Operation and Maintenance (O&M) of the plant and an Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) for critical equipment.

The Invitation for Bids (IFB) date is set for July 24, 2024. Interested bidders can download the documents from August 1, 2024, starting at 17:00 IST until August 16, 2024, at 17:00 IST.

A pre-bid conference will be held on August 20, 2024, to address any queries from prospective bidders. The deadline for bid submission is September 3, 2024, at 14:00 IST, with the opening of the Techno-Commercial Bids scheduled for the same day at 14:30 IST. The cost of bidding documents is INR 22,500.

Bidders must have designed, supplied, erected, and commissioned Solar PV plants with a cumulative installed capacity of at least 17 MWp, including one plant of 10 MWp or more operational for at least six months. Alternatively, bidders may qualify if they have developed Solar PV plants of similar capacity or executed industrial projects worth INR 76 crore or more in relevant sectors with experience in a 33 kV or higher voltage electrical substation. Indian companies can also qualify if they are part of a group or holding company that meets the above criteria, supported by a joint performance undertaking.

Also, bidders must have an average annual turnover of no less than INR 76 crore over the last three financial years. Additionally, bidders' net worth should be at least 100 percent of the paid-up share capital. If not, support from the holding company is required. Unaudited financial statements are acceptable if supported by audited consolidated statements from the holding company.