CIL issue Tender for Borrowing of Rupee Term Loan for 100 MW Solar Power Project at Bhadramali, Gujarat – EQ
Summary:
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## đź“Ś Case Overview
* **Authority:** Coal India Limited (CIL)
* **Work Title:** **EPC of 20 MW Solar PV Power Project**
* **Location:** **Madhya Pradesh**
* **Scope of Work:**
* Complete **Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC)** of 20 MW (AC) solar PV project.
* Associated **33 kV transmission line** up to nearest substation.
* **Operation & Maintenance (O\&M) for 10 years** post-commissioning.
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## ⚡ Project Details
* **Capacity:** 20 MW (AC)
* **Technology:** Grid-connected solar PV system.
* **Evacuation Voltage:** 33 kV level.
* **Completion Period:** 12 months from LOA (Letter of Award).
* **Defect Liability/O\&M:** 10 years comprehensive O\&M included.
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## đź’° Financials
* **Estimated Project Cost:** â‚ą100 crore (approx.)
* **Tender Fee:** â‚ą5,900 (incl. GST)
* **EMD (Earnest Money Deposit):** â‚ą1.0 crore
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## 🏛️ Eligibility Criteria
**Technical:**
* Experience in EPC of grid-connected solar projects of cumulative capacity ≥10 MW in the last 7 years.
* At least one project of **≥8 MW** capacity commissioned.
* Experience in laying/commissioning evacuation line of **33 kV or above**.
**Financial:**
* Avg annual turnover of **â‚ą30 crore** in last 3 years.
* Net worth positive in latest audited year.
* Working capital or credit line availability ≥₹15 crore.
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## 🗓️ Timeline
* **Tender Publish Date:** 07.08.2025
* **Bid Submission Deadline:** 02.09.2025 (14:00 hrs)
* **Technical Bid Opening:** 03.09.2025 (15:00 hrs)
* **Financial Bid Opening:** To be notified after technical evaluation.
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## âś… Outcome / Significance
* This project is part of **CIL’s renewable energy push**, aligning with its target of installing **3 GW solar capacity by 2027**.
* The **20 MW EPC + 10-year O\&M tender** is a medium-sized utility solar project compared with NHPC’s 50 MW, but larger than recent MES/SJVN/CSL rooftop projects.
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