AAI Floats Tender For One Point Five MW Rooftop Plant

26 Jun 2026 CW Team

The Airports Authority of India has invited e-tenders for the facility management and maintenance of one point five megawatt (MW) rooftop grid-connected solar photovoltaic plant at the Integrated Cargo Complex of Chennai Airport. The tender, issued through the Central Public Procurement Portal under a two-envelope system, covers a contract period of 36 months and has an estimated value of 16.1 million (mn) excluding goods and services tax.

The contractor will handle routine maintenance, monitoring and uninterrupted operation of the grid-connected system. Bidders must pay a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 1,180 and deposit an earnest money of zero point four eight three mn, equal to three per cent of the estimated cost, refundable to unsuccessful bidders after evaluation. A performance bank guarantee will be required from the successful bidder.

The tender was published on 17 June 2026 and bid documents were available from 18 June 2026. Clarifications can be sought through the portal until 25 June 2026 and the final submission deadline is 9 July 2026 at 3:00 PM. Technical bids will be opened on 10 July 2026 and financial bids are scheduled tentatively for 13 July 2026 for those who qualify technically.

Eligibility requires a valid electrical contractor licence, GST registration and PAN, together with prior experience of operating or maintaining similar grid-connected solar plants during the last seven years. Bidders must show an average annual turnover of at least one point eight six one mn over the previous three financial years and a minimum net worth of zero point seven eight eight mn, certified by a chartered accountant with a valid UDIN. Joint ventures and consortiums are not permitted.

Infrastructure Transport

06 Aug 2026

Surya Roshni delivers customised lighting for NCRTC RRTS stations

Surya Roshni has supplied customised indoor lighting solutions for 18 elevated stations on the National Capital Region Transport Corporation's (NCRTC) Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS), strengthening its presence in India's infrastructure lighting segment.The project involved the design and deployment of lighting systems for platforms, concourses, foot overbridges (FOBs) and back-of-house (BOH) areas. According to the company, the luminaires were developed specifically to meet NCRTC's design, operational and performance requirements rather than using standard products.Surya introduced two custo..

Hilton debuts Tapestry Collection brand in Vietnam

Hilton has opened NHAAN Resort & Spa Hoi An, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, marking the debut of the Tapestry Collection brand in Vietnam and expanding its lifestyle hospitality portfolio in Southeast Asia.Located along the Co Co River in Cam Thanh village, the 174-key resort provides access to Hoi An Ancient Town, Cua Dai Beach and the Cam Thanh Nipa Forest. The property has been designed by Vietnamese architect Vo Trong Nghia, incorporating biophilic architecture, locally sourced materials and riverfront landscapes.The resort offers a mix of guest rooms and suites, including family-frien..

Electrent expands lithium energy storage system portfolio

Electrent Energy has expanded its lithium-based energy storage portfolio with the launch of the ESS 850 and ESS 1050, targeting compact and maintenance-free power backup solutions for Indian homes.The new systems integrate a Home UPS and a LiFePO4 lithium battery into a single unit, extending the company's product range following the launch of its ESS 1350 and ESS 2500 models.Designed for apartments and smaller homes, the ESS 850 provides up to 1 hour 15 minutes of backup, while the ESS 1050 offers up to 1 hour 45 minutes on a typical 400 W household load. The systems can power essential appli..