Telangana Issues Tenders for 3.6 MW Ground-Mounted Solar Projects in Warangal
POWER & RENEWABLE ENERGY

Telangana Issues Tenders for 3.6 MW Ground-Mounted Solar Projects in Warangal

The Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana (TGNPDCL) has floated two tenders for the development of 3.6 MW of ground-mounted solar projects in Warangal under a Build, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (BOMT) model.

Project Locations and Capacities The solar projects will be set up at:

Namapur village (1.6 MW) Jammikunta town (2 MW) The 1.6 MW project includes: ? 500 kW system at Namapur ? 1.1 MW system at Jammikunta

The 2 MW project consists of: ? 500 kW system at Namapur ? 1.5 MW system at Jammikunta

Bidding Process and Requirements Bid submission deadline: March 17, 2025 Bid opening: March 17, 2025 Bid security: 2% of the contractor’s quoted amount Transaction fee: 0.03% of the estimated contract value + GST Corpus fund charge: 0.04% of the contract value (capped at Rs 10,000 or ~$114.85)

Scope of Work The selected developers will be responsible for: Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar plants Five-year warranty and operation & maintenance (O&M) services

Eligibility Criteria Solar Modules: Must be registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Company Registration: Bidders must be registered with the Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TSREDCO). Technical Experience: Must have completed ground-mounted solar projects of at least 1 MW capacity and have experience in 11 kV energy evacuation within the past three financial years. Financial Requirement: Minimum average annual turnover of Rs 60 million (~$689,300) over the last three years. TGNPDCL's Previous Solar Initiatives In November 2024, TGNPDCL issued tenders for 3 MW of ground-mounted solar power projects in Karimnagar and Sircilla districts.

This latest tender aligns with Telangana’s push for solar energy expansion, reinforcing the state’s commitment to renewable energy adoption and sustainability goals.

The Northern Power Distribution Company of Telangana (TGNPDCL) has floated two tenders for the development of 3.6 MW of ground-mounted solar projects in Warangal under a Build, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (BOMT) model. Project Locations and Capacities The solar projects will be set up at: Namapur village (1.6 MW) Jammikunta town (2 MW) The 1.6 MW project includes: ? 500 kW system at Namapur ? 1.1 MW system at Jammikunta The 2 MW project consists of: ? 500 kW system at Namapur ? 1.5 MW system at Jammikunta Bidding Process and Requirements Bid submission deadline: March 17, 2025 Bid opening: March 17, 2025 Bid security: 2% of the contractor’s quoted amount Transaction fee: 0.03% of the estimated contract value + GST Corpus fund charge: 0.04% of the contract value (capped at Rs 10,000 or ~$114.85) Scope of Work The selected developers will be responsible for: Design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar plants Five-year warranty and operation & maintenance (O&M) services Eligibility Criteria Solar Modules: Must be registered with the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and included in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM). Company Registration: Bidders must be registered with the Telangana Renewable Energy Development Corporation (TSREDCO). Technical Experience: Must have completed ground-mounted solar projects of at least 1 MW capacity and have experience in 11 kV energy evacuation within the past three financial years. Financial Requirement: Minimum average annual turnover of Rs 60 million (~$689,300) over the last three years. TGNPDCL's Previous Solar Initiatives In November 2024, TGNPDCL issued tenders for 3 MW of ground-mounted solar power projects in Karimnagar and Sircilla districts. This latest tender aligns with Telangana’s push for solar energy expansion, reinforcing the state’s commitment to renewable energy adoption and sustainability goals.

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