EPC Tender Floated for a 14 MW Solar Project

18 May 2022 CW Team

Gujarat State Electricity Corporation (GSECL) has announced the invitation for bids for the design, engineering, supply and procurement, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of a 14 MW grid-connected solar power project. This project is located at the Vasundhara substation of the Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation in the Morbi district.

The successful bidder will also be taking care of the operation and maintenance of the project for five years. The scope of work reportedly includes 66 kV underground cable or overhead linework from the solar project to the GETCO, 66 KV substation, and construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the complete 66 kV bay and busbar extension.

The estimated cost of the tender is Rs. 560 million and the bidders have to submit an amount equivalent to Rs. 5.6 million as earnest money deposit. The last date for submitting bids online is June 6, 2022. Bids will be opened on June 13.

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