Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad Tenders 1 MW Solar Project in Maharashtra

17 Mar 2025 CW Team

The Agricultural Department of Ratnagiri Zilla Parishad has issued a tender for a 1 MW solar power project in Kapadgaon village, located in Ratnagiri District, Maharashtra. The project will feature a ground-mounted, unipolar-tracked, and seasonal-tilt system.

Bids for the project must be submitted by 26 March 2025, with the opening scheduled for 28 March. Bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 500,000 and a tender document fee of Rs 50,000. The scope of work includes the design, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the project, as well as providing operations and maintenance services for five years.

Bidders must meet specific eligibility criteria, including experience in completing similar solar projects and having an average annual turnover of at least Rs 250 million. The project, estimated at Rs 54.47 million, must be completed within six months from the award date.

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