Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has invited bids for the balance of system (BoS) works for a 200 MW (AC) grid-connected ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project to be developed in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh. This project is part of the Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) Scheme Phase-II, Tranche III, which supports government producers in setting up renewable energy projects for self-use or government use with viability gap funding support.

The tender, issued on 1st May 2025, follows a single-stage, two-envelope bidding process and includes an e-reverse auction. The scope of work covers the design, engineering, procurement, supply (excluding PV modules), unloading of modules at the site, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and five years of comprehensive operation and maintenance of the solar PV plant. The PV modules will be provided by SECI, while the selected contractor will be responsible for all other balance of system components including mounting structures, inverters, electrical systems, civil works, fire protection systems, and other auxiliary works.

The tender requires a non-refundable processing fee of ₹25,000. Bidders are also required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹7.48 crore. The successful bidder will have to provide a Contract Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) as specified in the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).

Interested bidders must be registered Indian entities, as this is a domestic competitive bidding process. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 8th May 2025 at 11:00 hours IST, and bidders are encouraged to visit the project site prior to this meeting. The deadline for online and offline submission of bids is 22nd May 2025 by 14:00 hours IST. The bids will be opened on the same day at 16:00 hours IST. The date for the opening of financial bids will be communicated later to shortlisted bidders.

The bidding documents, including technical specifications, terms and conditions, and qualifying requirements, are available for download on SECI’s official website and the ISN-ETS portal. Participation in the tender requires bidders to register on the ISN-ETS platform and submit all documents digitally, with offline submission limited to fundamental compliance documents.

This project is expected to support India’s target of expanding renewable energy capacity and promoting energy self-sufficiency for government use. SECI reserves the right to cancel or amend the tender without assigning any reason.