CEL issue Tender for EOI for empanelment of EPC contractors for awarding the work related to Solar PV Systems – EQ
Summary:
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#### 1. Business Opportunity
Central Electronics Limited (CEL) invites Expressions of Interest from qualified Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractors for empanelment. This empanelment is intended to create a pre-approved pool of contractors who will be eligible to receive work orders for various solar photovoltaic (SPV) system projects that are awarded to CEL.
This is a **strategic, long-term empanelment opportunity** rather than a one-time tender. Being empaneled allows a contractor to be considered for multiple future projects without undergoing a full tendering process each time.
#### 2. Scope of Work (EPC Activities)
The empanelment covers EPC contracting for a range of solar PV systems, including but not limited to:
– **Solar PV Power Plants** (grid-connected or off-grid)
– **Solar Home Lighting Systems**
– **Solar Street Lighting Systems**
– **Solar Water Pumping Systems**
The contractor will be responsible for end-to-end execution, which includes engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and potentially operation and maintenance (O&M) depending on individual project requirements.
#### 3. Key Commercial & Administrative Details
– **EOI Validity:** The EOI is “perpetually open” until **March 31, 2026, up to 15:00 Hours**.
– **Submission Frequency:** EOIs received are evaluated periodically; they are opened on the **15th and the last working day of every month**.
– **Submission Mode:** Online only, via the central public procurement portal: **www.etenders.gov.in**.
– **Document Cost:** The EOI document is available for **free download** from the websites mentioned.
#### 4. Eligibility Criteria (Inferred)
While the detailed eligibility criteria are contained in the full EOI document, applicants must demonstrate:
– **Financial Capability:** Adequate turnover and financial stability to undertake EPC contracts of varying scales.
– **Technical Capability:** Proven relevant experience in executing similar solar PV projects as an EPC contractor.
– **Documentation:** Submission of the EOI in the prescribed format along with all supporting credentials (past project completion certificates, audited financials, etc.).
#### 5. Strategic Advantages for Bidders
– **Recurring Business Opportunity:** Empanelment provides a pathway to secure multiple work orders for solar projects that CEL itself wins, ensuring a continuous pipeline of work.
– **Reduced Competition per Project:** Once empaneled, contractors compete within a limited, pre-qualified pool for specific work orders, improving the probability of selection compared to open tenders.
– **Long-Term Engagement:** The EOI window remains open for approximately 10.5 months, allowing firms to apply at their convenience without being constrained by a single deadline.
#### 6. Evaluation & Empanelment Process
– EOIs are evaluated on a **monthly basis** (on the 15th and last working day).
– Eligible applicants will be **empaneled** as approved EPC contractors.
– Empaneled contractors will then be eligible to be considered for specific project work orders awarded to CEL, based on the scope and requirements of each project.
#### 7. Contact Point for Clarifications
For any queries regarding the EOI or submission process:
– **Email:** spv@celindia.co.in
– **Address:**
Deputy General Manager
Materials Management Division
Central Electronics Limited
4, Industrial Area, Saur Urja Marg, Sahibabad – 201010 (U.P.), India
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