SJVN invites bid from consultants to draft DPR for solar projects

05 May 2022 CW Team

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited has invited bids from consultants to draft detailed project reports (DPR) to develop solar power projects and parks across the country.

The contract period of the project is two years from the letter of award (LoA). The chosen consultants will be required to submit the final DPR for each project within 75 days from the LoA date.

May 20, 2022, is the last date to submit the bids. Bids for the project will be opened on the same day.

Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit amount of Rs 554,600. The successful bidders must submit a performance bank guarantee (PBG) amount equal to 3% of the contract's worth.

The work scope comprises studying, investigating, and preparing a report on the topography of the land, ambient conditions, soil and subsoil environment, and water. The consultant must also design a detailed master plan to fit the needs of a solar park or a power project of indicated capacity, with all the infrastructure facilities and network of major water distribution, sewage disposal, water treatment plant, and power evacuation and distribution.

The scope would especially comprise the DPRs preparations for the seven solar projects. The projects include the 400 MW Kinnaur solar park at Thang Karma Village, Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district; two solar projects from 10 MW to 50 MW capacity anywhere in India; two solar projects from 50 MW to 100 MW capacity anywhere in India; and two solar projects from 100 MW to 200 MW capacity anywhere in India.

Bidders must have experience in preparing three DPRs for solar projects of capacity ranging from 10 MW to 20 MW or two DPRs for solar projects from 20 to 50 MW capacity in the last seven years. Alternatively, they should have prepared DPR for at least one solar project with more than 50 MW capacity. They should also have prepared DPR for at least one solar park with over 70 MW capacity.

For the last three financial years (FY), bidders must have a minimum average annual turnover of Rs 8.4 million. They must have a positive net worth during the previous FY. Further, out of the last three financial years, the net worth must be positive for at least two years.

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Also read: SJVN in Financial Closure for Himachal Hydro Project

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Limited has invited bids from consultants to draft detailed project reports (DPR) to develop solar power projects and parks across the country. The contract period of the project is two years from the letter of award (LoA). The chosen consultants will be required to submit the final DPR for each project within 75 days from the LoA date. May 20, 2022, is the last date to submit the bids. Bids for the project will be opened on the same day. Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit amount of Rs 554,600. The successful bidders must submit a performance bank guarantee (PBG) amount equal to 3% of the contract's worth. The work scope comprises studying, investigating, and preparing a report on the topography of the land, ambient conditions, soil and subsoil environment, and water. The consultant must also design a detailed master plan to fit the needs of a solar park or a power project of indicated capacity, with all the infrastructure facilities and network of major water distribution, sewage disposal, water treatment plant, and power evacuation and distribution. The scope would especially comprise the DPRs preparations for the seven solar projects. The projects include the 400 MW Kinnaur solar park at Thang Karma Village, Himachal Pradesh's Kinnaur district; two solar projects from 10 MW to 50 MW capacity anywhere in India; two solar projects from 50 MW to 100 MW capacity anywhere in India; and two solar projects from 100 MW to 200 MW capacity anywhere in India. Bidders must have experience in preparing three DPRs for solar projects of capacity ranging from 10 MW to 20 MW or two DPRs for solar projects from 20 to 50 MW capacity in the last seven years. Alternatively, they should have prepared DPR for at least one solar project with more than 50 MW capacity. They should also have prepared DPR for at least one solar park with over 70 MW capacity. For the last three financial years (FY), bidders must have a minimum average annual turnover of Rs 8.4 million. They must have a positive net worth during the previous FY. Further, out of the last three financial years, the net worth must be positive for at least two years. Image Source Also read: SJVN in Financial Closure for Himachal Hydro Project

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