ITI Ltd issue Tender for SEC of LED Based Solar Street Lights at various locations in Uttarakhand with 5 Yrs Warrantee Comprehensive AMC – EQ

Summary:

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## **1. Business Opportunity Overview**

| **Parameter** | **Details** |
| — | — |
| **Issuing Authority** | ITI Limited (Government of India Undertaking) |
| **EOI Reference No.** | ITI/NNI/BD/UREDA/SSLS/01 |
| **Issue Date** | 03 April 2026 |
| **Project Scope** | Supply, erection, commissioning of **12W LED solar street lights** at multiple locations in Uttarakhand |
| **Warranty & Maintenance** | 5 years warranty + Comprehensive Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) |
| **End Customer** | UREDA (Uttarakhand Renewable Energy Development Agency) – Tender Ref. 02/UREDA/SPV/LED-SSL/2025-26 |

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## **2. Key Business & Commercial Terms**

| **Item** | **Details** |
| — | — |
| **EOI Fee** | ₹11,800 (non-refundable, online payment to ITI Naini account) |
| **EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)** | ₹56.20 Lakh (as FDR/CDR/BG, 3 months validity) |
| **EMD Exemption** | None – all bidders must submit EMD |
| **Performance Security** | As per end customer’s requirement (Rural Works Dept., Bihar – though Uttarakhand project, clarification needed) |
| **Payment Terms** | **No advance** – payment on **back-to-back basis** via escrow/ITI account only after ITI receives payment from end customer |
| **Price Variation** | Not permitted |
| **Liquidated Damages (LD)** | Back-to-back – if ITI is charged LD by customer, same will be levied on business partner |
| **Dispute Resolution** | Courts at **Prayagraj (Allahabad)** have exclusive jurisdiction – **no arbitration** |
| **Validity of Offer** | 120 days |

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## **3. Eligibility Criteria (Strict)**

| **Criteria** | **Requirement** |
| — | — |
| **Entity Type** | Company / LLP / Partnership / Sole Proprietorship – engaged in **IT related works** |
| **Experience** | Minimum **6,500 standalone LED solar street lights** supplied, installed, commissioned in last 5 years (FY20-21 to FY24-25) + experience in **hilly states of India** |
| **Net Worth** | Positive net worth as of last financial year close |
| **Turnover** | Minimum Average Annual Turnover (MAAT) of **₹25 Cr** in last 3 financial years |
| **GST** | Valid GST registration required |
| **No blacklisting** | Declaration required that bidder is not blacklisted by ITI or any other organization |

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## **4. Bid Process & Evaluation**

– **EOI Type**: Two-bid system (Technical + Financial) – online only via `https://itilimited.ewizard.in`
– **Technical Bid Opening**: 20 April 2026, 10:30 AM
– **Financial Bid Opening**: Only for technically qualified bidders – date intimated later
– **Award Criteria**: Lowest quoted price (L1) – **zone-wise evaluation** (Kumaon Division & Garhwal Division separately)
– **Important**: If ITI does **not** get L1 position in end customer’s tender, ITI may issue a **new EOI** or match L1 price – partner’s order is contingent on ITI winning the end contract.

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## **5. Strategic Business Recommendation**

– **Suitable for**: Mid-to-large solar EPC companies with proven track record in **hilly terrain**, strong balance sheet (₹25 Cr turnover), and ability to **finance operations** due to delayed back-to-back payments.
– **Not suitable for**: Small firms, those without hilly region experience, or those unable to block ₹56 Lakh as EMD and additional performance bank guarantee.
– **Action required**:
1. Download EOI from `https://itilimited.ewizard.in`
2. Submit clause-by-clause compliance – **no deviations accepted**
3. Arrange integrity pact, declaration forms, audited financials, and experience certificates from government/SNA/DISCOM
4. Prepare zone-wise pricing (Kumaon & Garhwal) separately.

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