Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) has invited open tenders for the construction of one megawatt (MW) solar power project at the Sanghvi Pumping Station. Mecon Limited is managing the tender process on behalf of BPCL under the Works category for the Exploration and Production, Pipeline Projects department. The project forms part of capacity augmentation work for the Manmad-Mangalia pipeline section under the MMBPL pipeline project. The notice was published on August 4, 2026, with downloads starting later that evening.\n\nBidders are not required to pay any tender fee to access or download bid documents, though an earnest money deposit (EMD) of Rs 0.5 mn is required as part of the submission. The tender reference is 1000450003_MECDEL. BPCL has set August 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM as the final deadline for downloading documents and submitting technical and financial bids, and technical bids are scheduled to be opened at 3:00 PM on the same day. The procurement has been issued for work located in Mumbai.\n\nEligible contractors and engineering firms with prior experience in similar infrastructure and solar projects are expected to participate in the competitive bidding process. Interested parties must submit proposals through the official online procurement portal and ensure compliance with the eligibility criteria set out in the tender documents. The scope includes design, supply, installation and commissioning for the Sanghvi site and bidders are advised to review technical specifications carefully. The process is being administered by Mecon to ensure technical and commercial compliance.\n\nThe project is expected to strengthen BPCL’s renewable energy portfolio while supporting cleaner operations across its pipeline infrastructure and aligns with broader public sector adoption of solar power to reduce carbon emissions and improve long term operational sustainability. This tender follows similar moves by state and central entities to incorporate renewables into energy intensive assets. Prospective bidders can access full tender documents and submit technical and financial proposals before the closing date to be considered. The company has provided contact and portal details in the official notice for procedural queries.