NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL) has invited bids to build a 250 MW solar power plant in Bikaner, Rajasthan. The tender was released on May 30, 2025, and follows a single-stage, two-envelope system—one for technical and commercial details, and the other for pricing. The selected company will be responsible for the full project, including design, supply, construction, installation, and commissioning of the solar plant. This includes providing solar panels with trackers, mounting structures, internal roads, drainage, cleaning systems, SCADA, weather stations, and power evacuation up to the 33 kV main pooling point.
The company will also operate and maintain the plant for three years after commissioning. The bid documents cost Rs 22,500 and can be downloaded from June 5 to June 16, 2025. A pre-bid meeting is planned for June 18, and the last date to submit bids is June 30 by 3:00 PM, with technical bids to be opened at 3:30 PM the same day. Bidders must provide a Bid Security of Rs 100 million, and the selected bidder will have to submit a Performance Bank Guarantee as mentioned in the tender documents.
To qualify, bidders need to have completed at least 40 MW of solar projects, including one of 10 MW or more running for at least six months. Alternatively, they can show experience in industrial projects worth Rs 1.59 billion in relevant sectors. Financially, bidders must have an average annual turnover of Rs 1.59 billion in the last three years and a net worth equal to or higher than their paid-up capital. Only Class-I local suppliers are allowed to participate, and all bids must be submitted online. NTPC REL has the right to reject any or all bids without giving a reason.
