CEL issue Tender for EOI for empanelment of EPC contractors for awarding the work related to Solar Photovoltaic Systems as per details in EOI – EQ

Summary:

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### 1. Objective & Business Opportunity

Central Electronics Limited (CEL), a Government of India Mini Ratna enterprise, invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) to **empanel EPC Contractors** for Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) projects.

– **Purpose:** To create a pool of pre-qualified contractors for timely execution of projects awarded to CEL.
– **Scope of Work:** Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) for various SPV systems, including:
– Solar PV Power Plants
– Solar Home Lighting Systems (HLS)
– Solar Street Lighting Systems (SLS)
– Solar Water Pumping Systems (WPS)
– **Award Mechanism:** After empanelment, limited tenders will be issued to empaneled contractors. Orders will generally be awarded to the **lowest bidder** among them.
– **Business Pipeline:** This is a long-term engagement opportunity. CEL reserves the right to also float open tenders, but empaneled members get access to restricted bidding.

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### 2. Empanelment Categories (Tiered System)

Applicants will be categorized into three tiers (A, B, or C) based on their **Turnover** and **Solar EPC Experience**.

| Category | Avg. Turnover (Last 3 FYs) | Minimum Solar EPC Experience (Last 3 Years) |
| :— | :— | :— |
| **A** | ≥ ₹100 Cr | > 10 MWp (Power Plants) **OR** > 5 MWp (Plants) + > 5 MWp (SLS/HLS/WPS) |
| **B** | ≥ ₹50 Cr to < ₹100 Cr | > 5 MWp (Power Plants) **OR** > 2.5 MWp (Plants) + > 2.5 MWp (SLS/HLS/WPS) |
| **C** | ≥ ₹5 Cr to < ₹50 Cr | ≥ 1 MWp (Power Plants) **OR** > 500 kW (Plants) + > 500 kW (SLS/HLS/WPS) |

**Critical Rule:** The final category assigned will be the **lower** of the two criteria met.
– *Example:* If your Turnover qualifies for ‘A’ but your Experience only qualifies for ‘B’, you will be empaneled as **Category B**.

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### 3. Key Financials & Costs

– **Processing Fee (Non-Refundable):** **₹59,000/-** (₹50,000 + 18% GST).
– **Security Deposit (SD):** Not required at the EOI stage. It will be specified on a tender-by-tender basis after empanelment.
– **Order Value Limit:** The value of a **single** purchase order will not exceed **three times** the bidder’s average turnover of the last three years. (No cumulative annual limit specified).

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### 4. Eligibility & Pre-Qualification Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

– **Financial:** Submit ITR, Audited Balance Sheet, and P&L for FY 2022-23, 2023-24, and 2024-25 (CA attested).
– **Experience:** Provide proof (POs and Completion Certificates) for the Solar EPC experience claimed in **Table 1**.
– **AMC Obligation:** Must have satisfactorily discharged Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) obligations for at least **one year**.
– **Technical Capability:** Must have sufficient manpower and technically experienced staff for turnkey execution across the country.
– **Certification:** Must possess a valid **ISO 9001:2015** certification.

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### 5. Scope of Work (Detailed)

The EPC contractor will be responsible for end-to-end project execution, including:

– **Design & Engineering:** Site survey, preparation of engineering drawings (Staad-Pro analysis required, certified by a Chartered Engineer).
– **Procurement:** Preparation of Bill of Material (BoM) for CEL approval, ensuring materials meet international/MNRE standards.
– **Construction:** Supply, delivery, safe storage at site, installation, testing, and commissioning.
– **Coordination:** Liaising with customers for payment realization and with CEL for pre-dispatch inspections.
– **Post-Installation:**
– Ensuring system performance during the warranty period.
– Submitting Quarterly Monitoring Reports (QMR).
– Conducting user training programs.
– Arranging insurance for materials and systems at their own cost.

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