NTPC REL Invites Bids for 900 MW Solar Project in Rajasthan

NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd. (NTPC REL), a subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Ltd., has floated a tender for the Balance of System (BoS) package for a 900 MW (3×300) grid connected solar power project in Fatehgarh, Rajasthan.

The scope of the project includes engineering, procurement, construction, and commissioning of the solar PV plant, excluding the supply of solar modules. Key components include tracker-based mounting structures, inverter stations, SCADA systems, and power evacuation infrastructure up to 33 kV. The contract also includes comprehensive operation and maintenance services for three years post-commissioning.

The bidding process follows a single-stage, two-envelope system comprising techno-commercial and price bids, followed by a reverse auction. Interested firms must meet stringent eligibility criteria, including prior experience in executing solar projects of at least 40 MWp, with at least one plant of 10 MWp or more operational for six months. Alternatively, firms can qualify by demonstrating experience in industrial projects valued between INR 86 crore and INR 258 crore, depending on the bid capacity. Financial eligibility requires an average annual turnover of INR 86 crore for a 300 MW bid, scaling up to INR 258 crore for the full 900 MW package, along with compliance with net worth criteria. Bid security requirements range from INR 5 crore to INR 20 crore, depending on the project scope.

The tender documents will be available from April 5 to April 15, 2025, with a pre-bid meeting scheduled for April 18. The deadline for bid submission is May 7, 2025, with techno-commercial bids set to be opened the same day. The dates for the price bid opening and reverse auction will be announced later.