NHPC Limited, acting on behalf of its subsidiary NHPC Renewable Energy Limited, has issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) to select developers for installing rooftop solar power plants across the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The project is being implemented under the government’s flagship scheme, PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, and will follow the Renewable Energy Service Company (RESCO) model through a tariff-based competitive bidding process.

Under this initiative, rooftop solar systems will be installed on buildings belonging to several important government departments in the region. These include the Law & Justice Department, Jal Shakti Department, Forest Department, and the Home Department. The program aims to expand solar adoption in government infrastructure while supporting the national goal of increasing clean energy capacity and reducing dependence on conventional power sources.

According to the tender details, the bidding process will follow a single-stage, two-part structure. This includes submission of a techno-commercial bid and a financial bid. After evaluation of these bids, an e-reverse auction will be conducted to finalize the tariff and select the winning developers. This process is intended to ensure transparency and competitive pricing in the selection of project developers.

The selected developers will be responsible for the complete development of the rooftop solar projects. This includes design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar plants. The commissioning of the systems must be completed within nine months from the date of signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).

The tender document also outlines clear eligibility and financial requirements for participating bidders. The bidding process is open to Indian legal entities such as incorporated companies, sole proprietorship firms, and limited liability partnerships. Joint ventures and consortia are also allowed to participate, provided the consortium does not exceed three members. In such cases, the lead member must hold at least a 50 percent stake in the consortium.

From a financial standpoint, bidders must demonstrate a minimum net worth of ₹9,900 per kilowatt of the proposed project capacity. In addition, bidders must meet liquidity requirements through one of several financial parameters. These include an annual turnover of at least ₹4,950 per kilowatt, a Profit Before Depreciation Interest and Taxes (PBDIT) of ₹990 per kilowatt, or a line of credit amounting to ₹1,238 per kilowatt or higher.

The tender schedule outlines several important dates for interested participants. The notice was officially published on March 13, 2026, at 18:00 hours. Online bid submission began on March 14, 2026, at 17:00 hours, while the deadline for submitting online bids is April 11, 2026, at 17:30 hours. The final date for submitting required documents offline is April 15, 2026, at 17:00 hours. The opening of technical bids is scheduled for April 16, 2026, at 15:00 hours.

The cost of the bid document varies depending on the category of participation, ranging from ₹1,000 to ₹5,000. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), also referred to as bid security, is categorized separately for different project segments. For instance, Category 1 requires an EMD of ₹4,37,000, while Category 2 requires ₹6,86,000 and Category 3 requires ₹6,42,000. Other categories, such as 4 and 6, require ₹100,000 each, Category 5 requires ₹128,000, Category 7 requires ₹187,000, and Category 8 requires Rs. 118,000.

While the tender notice specifies the EMD amounts, the detailed requirements for the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) are available in the complete Request for Selection documents on the government procurement portal. All submitted bids must remain valid for a period of 120 days from the last date of bid submission.