SECI Floats 700 MW Solar Tender In Gujarat

12 Jan 2026 CW Team

The project involves setting up the solar power plant at Radhanesda in Banaskantha district and will be implemented under a Balance of System model. Under this structure, the selected contractor will be responsible for full turnkey execution, including design, engineering, procurement and supply of all equipment except photovoltaic modules and transformers, which will be provided by SECI.

The scope of work also covers inspections at multiple levels, packing and forwarding, site logistics, and the receipt, unloading and storage of materials. In addition, the contractor will undertake all civil works and obtain the necessary permits, licences and insurance required during project execution.

Following erection, testing and commissioning, the contract includes a comprehensive five-year operation and maintenance period to ensure sustained performance, efficiency and reliability of the plant.

The tender, numbered SECI/C&P/OP/11/023/2025-26, was issued on January 8, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at 11:00 IST. The deadline for online and offline bid submissions is January 29, 2026, by 14:00 IST, with techno-commercial bids to be opened later the same day.

Bidders are required to furnish an Earnest Money Deposit of about Rs 0.33 billion and a non-refundable tender processing fee of Rs 25,000. The successful bidder will also need to submit a performance bank guarantee after receiving the notification of award or letter of intent, in line with the contract’s special conditions.

The project is expected to be commissioned within 19 months from the date of signing the contract agreement or as specified in the notification of award. SECI has advised interested bidders to conduct site visits to assess local conditions and prepare accurate proposals.

The 700 MW Banaskantha project underscores India’s continued focus on scaling up renewable energy through centralised solar parks and competitive bidding. By combining government support for key components with private-sector execution, SECI aims to ensure timely completion and strengthen Gujarat’s position as a major clean energy hub while advancing the country’s energy transition goals.

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Solar Energy Corporation of India has issued a domestic competitive bidding tender for a 700 MW (AC) ground-mounted solar photovoltaic project in Gujarat, marking another step in India’s renewable energy expansion under the CPSU Scheme Phase-II. The project involves setting up the solar power plant at Radhanesda in Banaskantha district and will be implemented under a Balance of System model. Under this structure, the selected contractor will be responsible for full turnkey execution, including design, engineering, procurement and supply of all equipment except photovoltaic modules and transformers, which will be provided by SECI. The scope of work also covers inspections at multiple levels, packing and forwarding, site logistics, and the receipt, unloading and storage of materials. In addition, the contractor will undertake all civil works and obtain the necessary permits, licences and insurance required during project execution. Following erection, testing and commissioning, the contract includes a comprehensive five-year operation and maintenance period to ensure sustained performance, efficiency and reliability of the plant. The tender, numbered SECI/C&P/OP/11/023/2025-26, was issued on January 8, 2026. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for January 19, 2026, at 11:00 IST. The deadline for online and offline bid submissions is January 29, 2026, by 14:00 IST, with techno-commercial bids to be opened later the same day. Bidders are required to furnish an Earnest Money Deposit of about Rs 0.33 billion and a non-refundable tender processing fee of Rs 25,000. The successful bidder will also need to submit a performance bank guarantee after receiving the notification of award or letter of intent, in line with the contract’s special conditions. The project is expected to be commissioned within 19 months from the date of signing the contract agreement or as specified in the notification of award. SECI has advised interested bidders to conduct site visits to assess local conditions and prepare accurate proposals. The 700 MW Banaskantha project underscores India’s continued focus on scaling up renewable energy through centralised solar parks and competitive bidding. By combining government support for key components with private-sector execution, SECI aims to ensure timely completion and strengthen Gujarat’s position as a major clean energy hub while advancing the country’s energy transition goals.

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