RECPDCL Invites Bids for 200 MW Solar PV Project in Jhansi

REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL), a wholly owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has announced an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of a 200 MW (AC) ground-mounted solar PV project in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. 

This project will also include a comprehensive five-year operation and maintenance (O&M) period following commissioning.

The bidding process will adopt a Single Stage Two Envelope Bidding Procedure, followed by an e-Reverse Auction as outlined in the bidding documents. The process will be conducted through competitive bidding procedures, adhering to the provisions of ITB/BDS, with the contract execution following the specified terms.

The scope of work for the project is extensive. It includes the design and engineering, procurement, and supply of equipment and materials, multi-level inspections, and testing at manufacturers' works. Additionally, it covers packing and forwarding, supply, receipt, unloading, storage at the site, associated civil works, services, permits, licenses, installation, and incidentals. 

Insurance at all stages, erection, testing, and commissioning of the 200 MW (AC) grid-connected ground-mounted solar PV power plant, and performance demonstration with associated equipment and materials on a turnkey basis at Jhansi are also part of the project. 

The financial requirements for participating in the bid include a cost of INR 25,000 plus 18 percent GST for the bidding documents, a tender processing fee of INR 10,00,000 plus 18 percent GST, and an earnest money deposit (EMD) of INR 3,50,00,000. The contract performance security will be 5 percent of the total contract value.

Important dates for the bidding process include a pre-bid meeting and site visit on May 27, 2024. The deadline for both online and offline bid submissions is June 6, 2024, with the bid opening scheduled for June 6, 2024. The financial bid opening will be announced after the shortlisting of techno-commercial bids.