NHPC invites bids for 600 MW ISTS solar project in Rajasthan
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

NHPC invites bids for 600 MW ISTS solar project in Rajasthan

National HydroElectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has floated a tender from engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms for a 600 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar photovoltaic project and associated power transmission lines.

The project will be implemented in Deora village, Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan.

Besides EPC services, the winning bidder will be responsible for the project's operation and maintenance for the next 10 years.

The project must be completed within 18 months of the award notification being issued.

Online submissions must be received by August 31, while offline submissions must be received by September 6. A pre-bid meeting will be held on July 28, and bids will be opened on September 8.

According to the tender, bidders must have completed 100 MW of solar projects, including ground-mounted, rooftop, and floating solar projects, on an EPC basis as contractors or developers before the bid submission deadline.

The bidder must have completed at least one 50 MW project at a single location as part of this requirement. Furthermore, bidders must have operated and maintained at least one solar project with a minimum capacity of 50 MW for at least six months.

Bidders must also have a three-year average annual turnover of more than Rs 1,800 crore. The net worth of the bidder must have increased in three of the previous five years.

Bidders must also have a working capital of Rs 300 crore to participate in the bidding process.

NHPC awarded Tata Power Solar Systems the EPC contract for a 40 MW solar project at Ganjam, Odisha in May 2021. According to a Bombay Stock Exchange filing, the contract was worth Rs 1.88 billion.

In July 2020, NHPC issued a request for proposals from EPC contractors for the 40 MW solar power project.

Image Source


Also read: SECI invites bids for 100 MW solar plant in Chhattisgarh

National HydroElectric Power Corporation (NHPC) has floated a tender from engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) firms for a 600 MW inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar photovoltaic project and associated power transmission lines. The project will be implemented in Deora village, Jaisalmer district of Rajasthan. Besides EPC services, the winning bidder will be responsible for the project's operation and maintenance for the next 10 years. The project must be completed within 18 months of the award notification being issued. Online submissions must be received by August 31, while offline submissions must be received by September 6. A pre-bid meeting will be held on July 28, and bids will be opened on September 8. According to the tender, bidders must have completed 100 MW of solar projects, including ground-mounted, rooftop, and floating solar projects, on an EPC basis as contractors or developers before the bid submission deadline. The bidder must have completed at least one 50 MW project at a single location as part of this requirement. Furthermore, bidders must have operated and maintained at least one solar project with a minimum capacity of 50 MW for at least six months. Bidders must also have a three-year average annual turnover of more than Rs 1,800 crore. The net worth of the bidder must have increased in three of the previous five years. Bidders must also have a working capital of Rs 300 crore to participate in the bidding process. NHPC awarded Tata Power Solar Systems the EPC contract for a 40 MW solar project at Ganjam, Odisha in May 2021. According to a Bombay Stock Exchange filing, the contract was worth Rs 1.88 billion. In July 2020, NHPC issued a request for proposals from EPC contractors for the 40 MW solar power project. Image Source Also read: SECI invites bids for 100 MW solar plant in Chhattisgarh

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Dassault To Build Falcon Jets In India With Reliance

Reliance Infrastructure Ltd’s subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure, has signed an agreement with France’s Dassault Aviation to manufacture Falcon 2000 business jets in India, with the first batch expected to roll out from its Nagpur facility by 2028. This marks the first time a Falcon aircraft will be entirely built outside France.The announcement sent Reliance Infrastructure shares surging, hitting the 5 per cent upper circuit on the BSE. Anil Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Group, hailed the agreement as a “symbol of India’s technological and manufacturing strength”, adding that it aims..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

INDEA Lays Foundation for India’s First Auto Design School

The Indian School for Design of Automobiles (INDEA), the country’s first institute focused solely on automobile design and management, held its foundation stone ceremony at XLRI Delhi-NCR. The event was graced by Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, Nitin Gadkari, who virtually unveiled the stone as Chief Guest.INDEA aims to become a premier talent hub, driving innovation in the Indian automotive sector. The school will focus on advanced design, mobility solutions, and sustainable practices, playing a vital role in shaping India’s transition from a cost-driven to a quality-led a..

Next Story
Infrastructure Transport

Karnataka Launches Global Innovation Hub at Airport City

The Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL) and ANSR, has launched a global innovation hub named District I at Bengaluru Airport City's business park. The initiative aims to elevate India’s innovation ecosystem to a global scale by fostering collaboration among startups, academia, enterprises, and government bodies.District I will serve as a platform for deep-tech entrepreneurship, enterprise innovation, and commercialisation of academic research. It brings together Global Capability Centres (GCCs), IT firms, corporate labs, startups, venture capi..

Advertisement

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Talk to us?