Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL), a Government of India enterprise, has invited an Expression of Interest (EOI) to select a consortium partner for a large solar power project in Bhutan. The project involves the complete execution of a 120 MWp Wobthang Solar PV Power Plant, including design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning. Through this initiative, TCIL aims to extend Indian technical expertise to developing nations while also expanding its own presence in the civil infrastructure and power sectors.

TCIL plans to participate in a tender issued by the client and is looking for a back-end partner to work exclusively with it for this specific project. The selected partner will support TCIL in meeting the technical, financial, and execution requirements of the Bhutan-based solar project.

The EOI was published on January 16, 2026, and the online bid submission process began at 18:00 hours on the same day. Interested bidders must submit their online bids by January 30, 2026, at 12:00 hours. The technical bids will be opened at the same time, while the date for opening financial bids will be communicated later by TCIL.

Given the size of the project, TCIL has set strict eligibility criteria. Bidders must have an average annual turnover of at least US$ 15.5 million over the last five financial years and maintain a positive net worth. In terms of experience, bidders should have handled similar solar PV projects where their share of work exceeded US$ 49 million. They must also demonstrate experience in designing and engineering solar PV plants of at least 90 MWac capacity, along with successful installation of ground-mounted solar panels and mounting structures of the same scale.

Financial commitments are also significant. Interested bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit of INR 1 crore. This can be provided through a demand draft, bank guarantee, or electronic transfer and must remain valid for 180 days. In addition, a non-refundable tender fee of INR 11,800, including GST, is applicable. Selected partners must also agree to provide back-to-back performance security as required by the end client if TCIL secures the contract.

`The project places strong emphasis on local content and compliance with the Make in India policy. Bidders must submit mandatory undertakings and calculations related to local content usage. The payment terms follow a back-to-back structure, under which the consortium partner will receive payment within 15 working days after TCIL receives funds from the client in Bhutan, aligning partner payments directly with project milestones and certifications.