CIL issue Tender for Setting up of Grid Connected 20 MW (AC) Floating Solar PV Power Plant at Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh – EQ
Summary:
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### **Project Snapshot**
* **Tendering Authority:** Coal India Limited (CIL), Government of India Enterprise
* **Project Type:** Grid-connected **20 MW (AC) Floating Solar PV Power Plant**
* **Location:** Chilwa Taal, Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh
* **Tender ID:** 2025_CILHQ_349675_1
* **Estimated Project Cost:**
* ₹128.64 Cr (excluding GST)
* ₹140.35 Cr (including GST)
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### **Scope & Commercial Structure**
* **EPC + O&M Contract** covering:
* Design, engineering, procurement, supply
* Construction, fabrication, erection
* Installation, testing & commissioning
* **5 years of comprehensive O&M**
* **Minimum DC Overloading:** 40%
* **Total Contract Period:** 72 months
* Construction & commissioning: 12 months
* O&M period: 60 months
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### **Generation & Performance Obligations**
* **Minimum CUF Requirement:** 22% at delivery point
* **Minimum Net Electrical Energy Generation Guarantee (NEEGG):**
* 38.54 million units in Year-1
* **Performance Degradation Cap:**
* Maximum 0.5% year-on-year
* **Bidders responsible for:**
* Site-specific solar assessment
* Climate, irradiation, losses, and grid availability assumptions
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### **Bidding Framework**
* **Tender Type:** Single Stage, Two-Part (Technical + Price)
* **Bidding Mode:** Online via CIL e-procurement portal
* **Eligibility:** Domestic Competitive Bidding only
* **Bid Validity:** 180 days
* **EMD:** ₹50 Lakhs (mandatory, no exemption)
* **Tender Fee & Processing Fee:** Nil
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### **Eligibility Thresholds (High-Level)**
* **Technical Experience:**
* Minimum **7 MW (AC)** cumulative EPC experience
* At least **one project ≥ 2 MW (AC)** at single location
* Solar plants must be operational for minimum 6 months
* **Financial Strength:**
* Average turnover (last 3 years): **₹42.11 Cr**
* Minimum net worth: **₹14.04 Cr**
* **Joint Venture (JV):**
* Up to 3 members allowed
* Lead member ≥ 50% stake
* Other members ≥ 20% each
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### **Make in India & Procurement Preference**
* **Make in India policy applicable**
* **Class-I Local Supplier (>50% local content)** receives purchase preference
* **Class-II Local Supplier (20–50%)** eligible to bid
* **Non-Local Suppliers:** Not eligible
* **Local content verification mandatory** (UDIN-based certification for projects >₹10 Cr)
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### **Bid Evaluation & Award Logic**
* **L1 Determination:** Based on **Evaluated Bid Value (EBV)** including GST
* **Price Structure:**
* Separate supply, works, and O&M components
* O&M auto-derived at **2.36% of EPC cost**
* **Price bids opened only for technically qualified bidders**
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### **Risk & Compliance Considerations**
* Strict enforcement of:
* Bid withdrawal penalties
* Debarment for false declarations
* Conflict of interest rules
* **Generation shortfall risks lie entirely with EPC contractor**
* ITC on GST **not available**
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### **Strategic Importance**
* Strengthens CIL’s renewable transition through **large-scale floating solar**
* Creates opportunity for experienced EPCs with:
* Floating solar expertise
* Strong balance sheets
* Long-term O&M capability
* Aligns with national objectives on **energy diversification and sustainability**
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