Department of Biotechnology issue Tender for SITC of solar panels on the rooftop of the A.F.R.I.C.A.S building at RGCB Second Campus, Akkulam – EQ
Summary:
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**1. Tender Issuing Authority:**
* **Organization:** Rajiv Gandhi Centre for Biotechnology (RGCB)
* **Issuing Officer:** The Chief Controller
* **Campuses Involved:** Poojappura (Head Office) and Akkulam (Second Campus).
**2. Tender Reference & Date:**
* **Tender No.:** RGCB/C2/E 288/2026
* **Notice Date:** 03 February 2026
**3. Project Scope & Details:**
* **Name of Work:** Supply, Installation, Testing, and Commissioning of a 225 kW capacity solar panel system.
* **Location:** Rooftop of the A.F.R.I.C.A.S building at RGCB’s Second Campus, Akkulam, Thiruvananthapuram.
* **Estimated Project Cost:** ₹1,23,24,395.12 (approx. 1.23 Crore INR).
**4. Key Commercial & Contractual Terms:**
* **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):** ₹3,08,200/-. **Mandatory** with bid submission.
* **Security Deposit:** 5% of the work bill will be deducted as a retention amount.
* **Defect Liability Period:** 12 months post-completion.
* **Period of Completion:** 180 days from award of work.
**5. Eligibility (Prequalification) Criteria for Bidders:**
Bidders must be:
* Registered as Class “B” contractors with Kerala PWD **OR** equivalent from any State/Central Government Engineering Dept.
* **Experience Requirement** (Must have completed):
* **One** project of 180 kW rooftop solar, **OR**
* **Two** projects of 135 kW each, **OR**
* **Three** projects of 90 kW each.
* **Financial Requirement:** Certified statement showing an average annual turnover of ₹1.25 Crores for the past three consecutive years.
* **Integrity Requirement:** Self-declaration/non-blacklisting certificate proving the company is not blacklisted by any Government authority.
**6. Bid Submission Process:**
* **Source Documents:** Tender schedule and full bid documents are available for download from the **Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP)**.
* **Submission Deadline:** **17 February 2026, 03:30 PM (IST)**.
* **Method:** Physically deposit the **sealed tender** in the tender box at RGCB offices.
* **Required Attachments:**
* Duly filled tender documents.
* EMD proof.
* Attested copies of valid registration certificates.
* Details for e-payment (bank account with core banking and bidder’s email).
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