1.9 MW Rooftop Solar Project Tender by Railways in West Bengal
RAILWAYS & METRO RAIL

1.9 MW Rooftop Solar Project Tender by Railways in West Bengal

The project is expected to cost INR 67.42 million and has a 12-month completion window from the date of getting the work order. The opening of bids will take place on 24 January, 2023, and bids must be filed by that date. A sum of INR 487,100 earnest money deposit is required from each bidder. Designing, fabricating, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning 38 units of grid-connected rooftop solar systems for 50 KW of three-phase power with voltage ranging from 200 V to 1,000 V are all included in the scope of work. Any place must have a minimum installed capacity of 10 KW.

Additionally, components and accessories for the solar system, including as junction boxes, cables, earthing, and junction box mounting structures, must be supplied by the chosen developers. The solar module's flaws and failures must be guaranteed by the developer for at least the first five years after commissioning. In the previous seven years, bidders were required to have completed three projects of a similar nature that each cost at least 30% of the project cost, two projects of a similar nature that each cost at least 40% of the project cost, or one project of a similar nature that cost at least 60% of the project cost.

Work experience certificates from publicly traded firms or organisations with a government affiliation that have an average annual revenue of at least INR 5 billion during the previous three fiscal years would be taken into consideration for the tender. The business must also have been formed at least five years prior to the tender closing date, be listed on the BSE or National Stock Exchange, and meet other requirements. Indian Railways will seek to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and is dedicated to 100% electrification of the broad gauge railway network, the ministry of railways' Ashwini Vaishnav announced in December. Up till October 2022, Railways have installed about 142 MW of solar power on unoccupied lots and rooftops.

The project is expected to cost INR 67.42 million and has a 12-month completion window from the date of getting the work order. The opening of bids will take place on 24 January, 2023, and bids must be filed by that date. A sum of INR 487,100 earnest money deposit is required from each bidder. Designing, fabricating, supplying, installing, testing, and commissioning 38 units of grid-connected rooftop solar systems for 50 KW of three-phase power with voltage ranging from 200 V to 1,000 V are all included in the scope of work. Any place must have a minimum installed capacity of 10 KW. Additionally, components and accessories for the solar system, including as junction boxes, cables, earthing, and junction box mounting structures, must be supplied by the chosen developers. The solar module's flaws and failures must be guaranteed by the developer for at least the first five years after commissioning. In the previous seven years, bidders were required to have completed three projects of a similar nature that each cost at least 30% of the project cost, two projects of a similar nature that each cost at least 40% of the project cost, or one project of a similar nature that cost at least 60% of the project cost. Work experience certificates from publicly traded firms or organisations with a government affiliation that have an average annual revenue of at least INR 5 billion during the previous three fiscal years would be taken into consideration for the tender. The business must also have been formed at least five years prior to the tender closing date, be listed on the BSE or National Stock Exchange, and meet other requirements. Indian Railways will seek to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2030 and is dedicated to 100% electrification of the broad gauge railway network, the ministry of railways' Ashwini Vaishnav announced in December. Up till October 2022, Railways have installed about 142 MW of solar power on unoccupied lots and rooftops.

Next Story
Real Estate

Window Magic Supplies Fenestration for BDD Chawls Project

Window Magic is contributing to the redevelopment of the historic Bombay Development Department (BDD) Chawls in Worli, Mumbai, regarded as one of Asia’s largest urban redevelopment projects being executed by the Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority (MHADA).The redevelopment project involves transforming the century-old low-rise chawls into 33 modern residential towers of up to 40 floors each. The development will create 8,976 residential units with upgraded infrastructure and improved living conditions for residents.As part of the project, Window Magic is supplying and installi..

Next Story
Equipment

Ammann India Inaugurates Centralised Air Compressor System

Ammann India has inaugurated a new centralised air compressor system at its Machine Division as part of its green energy conservation and sustainable manufacturing initiatives.The newly installed system is designed to improve operational efficiency while optimising energy consumption, supporting the company’s long-term sustainability and carbon reduction goals. The upgrade is expected to deliver energy savings, reduce CO2 emissions, improve power efficiency and enhance production reliability.The system includes efficient air distribution, air drying and optimised load management to support r..

Next Story
Infrastructure Urban

Blue Dart posts revenue growth in FY26 on e-commerce and B2B demand

Blue Dart Express Limited, South Asia’s express air and integrated transportation and distribution company, has reported year-on-year growth in revenue for the financial year ended March 31, 2026, driven by strong momentum in e-commerce shipments and B2B surface express solutions.Announcing its financial results after the Board Meeting held in Mumbai, the company said revenue from operations rose to Rs 6,141 crore in FY2025–26, compared to Rs 5,720 crore in FY2024–25. Profit after tax for the year stood at Rs 240 crore.For the quarter ended March 31, 2026, Blue Dart reported revenue from..

Advertisement

Subscribe to Our Newsletter

Get daily newsletters around different themes from Construction world.

STAY CONNECTED

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

-->