ChPT issue Tender for Setting Up 2 MWp Grid Connected RoofTop Solar PV System on the Roof of Exim Godown, Chennai Port Authority through Resco Model – EQ
Summary:
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### **Key Tender Details**
– **Tender No.:** MEE /13/ 2026 / Dy.CME (ES)
– **Project:** 2 MWp grid-connected rooftop solar PV system
– **Location:** EXIM Godown sheds, Chennai Port Authority, Chennai
– **Model:** RESCO – the bidder invests, installs, and operates; the port pays a fixed tariff for power purchased over 25 years.
– **Estimated Project Cost:** ₹12 crores (under RESCO model, this reflects the 25-year tariff commitment)
– **Maximum Allowable Fixed Tariff:** ₹5.46 per unit (inclusive of all taxes and duties) for 25 years
– **Completion Period:** 180 days for supply, installation, testing & commissioning (including 10-day trial run)
– **PPA Duration:** 25 years after successful commissioning
### **Financial & Bid Submission**
– **EMD (Earnest Money Deposit):** ₹24,00,000 (₹24 lakhs) in favor of *The Chairman, Chennai Port Authority*
– **Bid Validity:** 90 days from bid opening date
– **EMD Exemption:** Allowed as per tender conditions (clause 9 of ITT), which may include MSMEs or other exempted categories
– **Submission:** Fully online via www.eprocure.gov.in or gem.gov.in
### **Key Dates**
| Activity | Date/Time |
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| Bid download start | 16/03/2026, 09:00 hrs |
| Bid download end | 09/04/2026, 14:00 hrs |
| Pre-bid meeting | 27/03/2026, 15:00 hrs |
| Bid submission closing | 09/04/2026, 14:30 hrs |
| Techno-commercial bid opening | 10/04/2026, 15:00 hrs |
| Price bid opening | To be notified later |
### **Eligibility & Authority**
– Open bidding (two-cover system)
– Eligibility criteria to be checked in Section II, Schedule ‘A’ (not fully detailed in this extract)
– **Officer Inviting Bids:** Chief Mechanical Engineer
– **Bid Opening Authority:** Superintending Engineer (Project)
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## **Key Business Points**
### 1. **RESCO Model – Zero Upfront Cost for Port**
– The port authority does not invest in the solar asset.
– The bidder finances, installs, operates, and maintains the system.
– Revenue comes from **power purchase agreement (PPA)** at a fixed tariff for 25 years.
### 2. **Tariff Cap of ₹5.46/unit**
– Maximum allowable tariff is fixed and inclusive of all taxes/duties.
– Bidders must quote below or at this cap to be competitive.
– This provides long-term price certainty to the port.
### 3. **EMD of ₹24 Lakhs – but Exemption Possible**
– High EMD may be a barrier, but exemption clause exists (likely for MSMEs, NSIC-registered firms, or those with valid exemption documents).
– Bidders should check ITT clause 9 carefully.
### 4. **Tight Project Completion Timeline**
– 180 days for complete SITC (Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning) across all 4 sheds.
– Delays could attract penalties or termination.
### 5. **Two-Cover System – Strict Compliance**
– Cover 1: Techno-commercial bid (eligibility, experience, technical proposal)
– Cover 2: Price bid (tariff quoted)
– Only techno-commercially qualified bidders move to price bid opening.
### 6. **E-procurement Mandate**
– Bids only via CPPP portal; digital signature required.
– No physical submission – bidders must be comfortable with online tendering.
### 7. **Long-term Revenue Visibility for Bidder**
– 25-year PPA after commissioning ensures stable cash flow.
– However, tariff is fixed for 25 years – inflation risk lies with bidder unless escalation clauses exist (not mentioned here; check full document).
### 8. **Pre-bid Meeting on 27 March 2026**
– Critical for clarifications on technical scope, roof access, grid interconnection, and EMD exemption criteria.
– Bidders should attend or seek written clarifications.
### 9. **Bid Validity 90 Days**
– Bidders must keep their quoted tariff and commercial terms valid for 90 days from bid opening.
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