CPCL issue Tender for Pre-Feasibility Study for Supply of 100 MW RTC Renewable Energy by setting up a combination of Wind and Solar Power Plants – EQ

Summary:

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### Key Business Points

#### 1. Project Objective and Scope
– **Goal:** To achieve CPCL’s net-zero targets and reduce energy costs by securing 100 MW of Round-the-Clock (RTC) renewable power. This will be done in two phases (Phase-1: 50 MW RTC, Phase-2: additional 50 MW RTC).
– **Core Service:** Engaging a consultant to prepare a Pre-Feasibility Report for a hybrid wind-solar power plant (with possible energy storage) to supply this power.
– **Key Study Deliverables:**
– Assessment of CPCL’s power demand and consumption patterns.
– Regulatory and policy assessment (Central & Tamil Nadu).
– **Technology & Capacity Planning:** Determining the optimal mix of solar, wind, and storage to meet RTC demand for both phases. This includes analyzing various generation mixes (from 100% solar to 80% wind) and estimating the landed cost of energy.
– **Business Model Evaluation:** Recommending the most suitable model (Captive, Group Captive, or JV).
– **Cost Estimation & Financial Analysis:** Providing cost estimates with +/- 10% accuracy, including LCOE/DCOE, IRR, NPV, and sensitivity analysis.
– **Vendor Shortlisting:** Preparing a list of credible developers with proven experience in executing similar projects, including land procurement.

#### 2. Eligibility and Pre-Qualification Criteria (PQC)
– **Bidder Type:** Must be a Public/Private Limited Company, LLP, Government Organization, PSU, or Section 8 company in India. **Joint ventures/consortiums are not allowed.**
– **Financial Criteria:**
– Minimum annual turnover of **₹18.00 lakhs** in any one of the last three financial years (2022-25).
– Net worth for the last audited financial year (2024-25) must not be negative.
– Parent company turnover can be considered if a Corporate Guarantee/Letter of Support is provided.
– **Experience Criteria (last 10 years prior to 31.01.2026):**
– Must have carried out advisory/feasibility services for plant sizing with a **cumulative capacity of at least 500 MW** (combining wind and solar).

#### 3. Evaluation Methodology: Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
– **Weightage:** Technical Quality (70%) and Quoted Price (30%).
– **Mandatory Technical Qualification:** Bidders must score a minimum of **70 out of 100 marks** on technical parameters to have their price bid opened.
– **Technical Evaluation Criteria (Total 100 Marks):**
– **Number of Studies (20 marks):** For projects ≥100 MW. Bonus marks for studies in Tamil Nadu.
– **Cumulative Capacity (20 marks):** For projects ≥100 MW. Bonus marks for capacity in Tamil Nadu.
– **Specialized Consultancy (10 marks):** For projects involving RE demand-supply matching, sizing, and LCOE optimization using 8760 profiles.
– **Business Presentation (50 marks):** Assessment of scope understanding, tools/accelerators for optimization, and a detailed case study.
– **Award:** The contract will be awarded to the bidder with the highest combined (Quality + Price) score.

#### 4. Key Financial and Commercial Terms
– **EMD (Bid Security):** **₹30,000/-** .
– Must be submitted online via NEFT/RTGS/UPI to CPCL’s SBI account. **Demand Drafts are NOT acceptable.**
– Bank Guarantees (e-BG accepted via NeSL platform) and Surety Insurance Bonds are also acceptable under specific conditions.
– **Exemptions:** Micro & Small Enterprises (MSEs) with a Udyam Registration Certificate and Central PSUs are exempt from EMD.
– **Pricing:**
– Bids are to be quoted on an “Item-rate” basis in the Schedule of Rates.
– Evaluation will be done on a **GST-inclusive basis**. Bidders must quote the applicable GST percentage in their technical offer.
– **Payment Terms:** 60% on submission of the draft report, 40% on submission of the final report.
– **Completion Schedule:** **10 weeks** from the date of issuance of the Award (FOA/LOA). Draft report in 7 weeks, final report in 10 weeks.
– **Offer Validity:** **6 months** from the bid opening date.

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