NVVN invites bids for 78.637 MW rooftop solar systems installation

21 Aug 2024 CW Team

These rooftop solar systems are to be installed within 240 days from the award notification, and installers are required to provide ten years of operation and maintenance services.

Tender details:

- Tender 1: Installation of 5,692 kW in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Bid submission deadline: September 11, 2024. Bid security: Rs 2 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value.

- Tender 2: Installation of 6,419 kW in Jammu Kashmir and Leh-Ladakh. Bid submission deadline: September 12, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value.

- Tender 3: Installation of 11,775 kW in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Bid submission deadline: September 12, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value.

- Tender 4: Installation of 2,607 kW in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Bid submission deadline: September 16, 2024. Bid security: Rs 2 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value.

- Tender 5: Installation of 10,353 kW in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Bid submission deadline: September 9, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value.

- Tender 6: Installation of 6,809 kW in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana. Bid submission deadline: September 9, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value.

- Tender 7: Installation of 17,491 kW in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya. Bid submission deadline: September 10, 2024. Bid security: Rs 10 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value.

- Tender 8: Installation of 6,929 kW in Uttar Pradesh. Bid submission deadline: September 10, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value.

In July, NVVN had also invited bids to develop ground-mounted and rooftop solar photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 12.82 MW across multiple locations in India. (Mercom)

NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVN) has issued eight tenders for the installation of 78.637 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems across various locations belonging to the central armed forces and departments under the Ministry of Home Affairs. These rooftop solar systems are to be installed within 240 days from the award notification, and installers are required to provide ten years of operation and maintenance services. Tender details: - Tender 1: Installation of 5,692 kW in Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Karnataka, and Tamil Nadu. Bid submission deadline: September 11, 2024. Bid security: Rs 2 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value. - Tender 2: Installation of 6,419 kW in Jammu Kashmir and Leh-Ladakh. Bid submission deadline: September 12, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value. - Tender 3: Installation of 11,775 kW in Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Maharashtra. Bid submission deadline: September 12, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value. - Tender 4: Installation of 2,607 kW in Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand. Bid submission deadline: September 16, 2024. Bid security: Rs 2 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value. - Tender 5: Installation of 10,353 kW in Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha. Bid submission deadline: September 9, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value. - Tender 6: Installation of 6,809 kW in Punjab, Chandigarh, and Haryana. Bid submission deadline: September 9, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value. - Tender 7: Installation of 17,491 kW in Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Manipur, Nagaland, Mizoram, and Meghalaya. Bid submission deadline: September 10, 2024. Bid security: Rs 10 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value. - Tender 8: Installation of 6,929 kW in Uttar Pradesh. Bid submission deadline: September 10, 2024. Bid security: Rs 5 million. Performance bank guarantee: 10% of contract value. In July, NVVN had also invited bids to develop ground-mounted and rooftop solar photovoltaic projects with a total capacity of 12.82 MW across multiple locations in India. (Mercom)

Infrastructure Energy

19 Sep 2025

J&K CM Rules Out Power Privatisation, Focuses on Sector Reform

Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed speculation regarding privatisation of electricity in the Union Territory, emphasising that his priority is to strengthen and reform the power sector.“We are not discussing privatisation. By reducing losses, improving billing efficiency, and enhancing revenue, there will be no need for it. My vision is to strengthen and reform the power sector in J&K,” Abdullah stated.He addressed the gathering at the 58th Engineers’ Day at SKICC on Monday evening, an event honouring Bharat Ratna Sir M Visvesvaraya for his pioneering contri..

Infrastructure Urban

19 Sep 2025

Mumbai’s Sassoon Dock to Get Tech-Driven Modernisation with Finland

The Maharashtra government, in collaboration with Finland, will modernise Mumbai’s historic Sassoon Dock using advanced technology, state minister Nitesh Rane announced on Wednesday.Rane met a delegation of Finnish officials and representatives of Finnish companies at the dock to discuss strategic plans for upgrading the facility in south Mumbai, according to an official statement.Built in the 19th century, Sassoon Dock is one of Mumbai’s oldest and busiest fishing harbours. Operations currently exceed its original capacity, raising concerns over hygiene, odour, fish handling standards, an..

Infrastructure Energy

19 Sep 2025

Agarwal Industrial Wins Rs 3.3 Billion IOCL Bitumen Tender

Agarwal Industrial Corporation rose 3.84 per cent to Rs 945.65 after announcing it had secured a prestigious tender from Indian Oil Corporation (IOCL) worth Rs 3.3 billion.In a regulatory filing during market hours, the company confirmed it had won the tender to supply Bulk Bitumen (VG-30 and VG-40 grades) to IOCL’s Kakinada locations.The firm quantity under the award totals around 60,500 tonnes across 11 parcels, while the optional quantity is approximately 33,000 tonnes across six parcels. This brings the total awarded quantity to roughly 93,500 tonnes. At current market prices, the firm o..