Summary:
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## **Tender Summary – BHEL Rooftop Solar PV Project (Jhansi & Varanasi)**
**Organization:** Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL)
**Tender No.:** WEX/TW/25/13
**Date:** 08 September 2025
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### **1. Project Overview**
* **Objective:** Set up **1300 kW AC grid-connected rooftop solar PV plants** under RESCO/BOOM model.
* **Locations:**
* BHEL Transformer Plant (TP), Jhansi – 800 kW
* BHEL Heavy Equipment Repair Plant (HERP), Varanasi – 500 kW
* **Mode:** Build, Own, Operate & Maintain (25 years PPA with BHEL).
* **Scheme Linkage:** PM Surya Ghar Mufta Bijli Yojana (PMSGMBY) – PSU rooftop solarization.
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### **2. Scope of Work (SPD Responsibility)**
* Design, supply, installation, commissioning, synchronization, and O\&M of 1300 kW rooftop solar plants.
* All capex, O\&M, manpower, spares, civil works (roof strengthening, ladders, drainage), safety systems (CCTV, vermin protection) in scope of Solar Power Developer (SPD).
* Grid connectivity up to BHEL substations (11 kV / 33 kV).
* Metering as per CEA regulations.
* Compliance with MNRE & UPERC regulations.
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### **3. Project & Contract Terms**
* **Capacity:** 1300 kW total (no part bids allowed).
* **Contract Period:** 25 years PPA with BHEL.
* **Tariff:** Fixed for 25 years (inclusive of all statutory taxes, duties, cess).
* **Change in Law:** Compensation/reduction possible, but exclusions apply (corporate tax changes not covered).
* **Commissioning:**
* Within 6 months from PPA effective date.
* No part commissioning allowed.
* LDs: Encashment of PBG on delays (20% up to 1 month, 80% for further 2 months). >3 months delay may lead to termination.
* Early commissioning allowed with BHEL’s approval.
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### **4. Eligibility Criteria**
* **General:** Indian/foreign companies or consortiums allowed.
* **Technical:** Experience in solar PV project development.
* **Financial:** Must demonstrate net worth & turnover (formats provided).
* **Promoter Shareholding:**
* 51% minimum controlling shareholding required until 1 year post-COD.
* Restrictions on change in shareholding pre-PPA & up to 1 year post-COD.
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### **5. Bid Process**
* **Type:** Single stage, two-bid (Techno-commercial + Financial), followed by **e-reverse auction**.
* **Submission:** Online via BHEL e-procurement portal.
* **EMD:** ₹20 lakh (cash/DD/FDR/insurance bond/part bank guarantee).
* **Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG):** ₹33.8 lakh (₹20.8 lakh Jhansi + ₹13 lakh Varanasi), valid for full PPA tenure.
* **Financial Closure:** Within 3 months of PPA signing (extension allowed with penalty).
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### **6. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)**
* **Tenure:** 25 years.
* **Tariff:** Fixed for entire period.
* **Excess Generation:** BHEL may accept or refuse beyond declared CUF.
* **Shortfall in CUF:** Compensation payable by SPD; repeated failure can lead to termination.
* **Asset Transfer at End of Term:**
* SPD to either remove system, or
* Hand over in working condition to BHEL (BHEL’s choice).
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### **7. Key Dates**
* **Bid Submission Deadline & Opening:** Dates to be confirmed (refer Bid Info Sheet).
* **PPA Signing:** Within 30 days of LoI.
* **Commissioning:** 6 months from PPA effective date.
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### **8. Contact Points**
* **BHEL TP Jhansi:** [hirendra@bhel.in](mailto:hirendra@bhel.in) | +91 8610260638
* **BHEL HERP Varanasi:** [j.prakash@bhel.in](mailto:j.prakash@bhel.in) | +91 8294389654
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