NTPC Renewable Energy Limited has invited bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 250 MW (1×250 MW) grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) project at Bikaner, Rajasthan. The invitation for bids (IFB) was issued on May 30, 2025. The tender process will be conducted through domestic competitive bidding on a single-stage, two-envelope system consisting of a techno-commercial bid and a price bid.

The project involves comprehensive work, including the design, engineering, supply, construction, installation, and commissioning of the solar PV plant. The scope also includes the supply of solar modules, module mounting structures with trackers, internal roads, drainage, module cleaning systems, SCADA systems, weather monitoring stations, and power evacuation infrastructure up to the 33 kV main pooling switchgear at the owner’s substation. The contractor will also be responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the plant for three years post-commissioning.

The cost of the bidding document is ₹22,500 and can be paid either via a demand draft or through electronic transfer. The bidding documents will be available for download from June 5, 2025, to June 16, 2025, up to 5:00 PM IST. A pre-bid conference will be held on June 18, 2025, and the last date for submission of bids is June 30, 2025, at 3:00 PM IST. The techno-commercial bid will be opened the same day at 3:30 PM IST.

Each bid must be accompanied by a Bid Security (Earnest Money Deposit) of ₹10 crore. The successful bidder will also need to provide a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) as per the contract conditions mentioned in the bid documents.

The qualifying criteria include both technical and financial requirements. Technically, the bidder must have experience in executing at least 40 MWp of cumulative grid-connected solar PV capacity, with at least one project of 10 MWp or more that has been operational for six months before the bid date. Alternatively, they must have executed industrial projects worth ₹159 crore or more in power or related sectors, with similar operation criteria.

Financially, the average annual turnover of the bidder over the last three years must not be less than ₹159 crore. The bidder’s net worth must also be at least 100% of their paid-up share capital as of the last financial year.

Only Class-I local suppliers are eligible to participate. The bids are to be submitted online via the ETS portal. NTPC REL reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning reasons.