DMRCL issue Tender for Supply of RE Power from ISTS Connected Captive Generating Plant Comprising of Solar PV System along with Co-located BESS – EQ
Summary:
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### 🏗️ **Project Overview**
* **Issuer:** Delhi Metro Rail Corporation Limited (DMRC)
* **Tender Title:** *Request for Selection (RFS) of Bidders for Supply of Renewable Energy (RE) Power from ISTS Connected Captive Generating Plant comprising Solar PV System along with Co-located Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)*
* **RFS No.:** ORE/CGP/01
* **Purpose:** To procure renewable energy for DMRC’s electricity needs in Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana through a **competitive bidding process**.
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### ⚡ **Background**
* DMRC consumes about **1,230 million units (MU)** of electricity annually (FY2025), projected to reach **1,500 MU** after Phase IV expansion.
* Currently, **33%** of its power comes from renewable sources (REWA Solar Park and rooftop projects).
* Goal: **Increase RE share to 60%+** by sourcing **500 MU of RE** through a captive Solar PV + BESS project.
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### 🔋 **Project Scope**
* Supply of **RE power** from an **ISTS-connected captive generating plant**.
* Includes **solar photovoltaic generation** and a **battery energy storage system**.
* The developer (Successful Bidder) must design, finance, build, and operate the facility.
* DMRC will purchase power under a **Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)** and hold equity to meet captive plant regulations.
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### 🧾 **Key Tender Details**
| Item | Description |
| ————————————- | ———————————————— |
| **Tender Security (EMD)** | ₹45 Crore |
| **Completion Period** | 15 months from Letter of Award (LOA) |
| **Tender Fee** | ₹50,000 + GST (non-refundable) |
| **Pre-Bid Meeting** | 16 Oct 2025, 11:00 hrs (Metro Bhawan, New Delhi) |
| **Clarification Deadline** | 24 Oct 2025 |
| **Submission Period** | 10–17 Nov 2025 (till 15:00 hrs) |
| **Technical Bid Opening** | 18 Nov 2025, 15:00 hrs |
| **Financial Bid & e-Reverse Auction** | Dates to be announced later |
| **Bid Validity** | 180 days from submission date |
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### 🏢 **Contractual Structure**
* **SPV Formation:** The successful bidder will form a **Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV)** (Solar Power Developer).
* **Agreements:**
* **Power Purchase Agreement (PPA):** Between DMRC and SPV.
* **Shareholding Agreement (SHA):** Between DMRC, SPV, and the developer (promoter).
* **DMRC as Captive User:** Will invest equity to maintain “captive status” under the Electricity Rules, 2005.
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### ⚙️ **Bidding & Evaluation Process**
* **Two-Envelope System:** Technical Bid + Financial Bid.
* **Selection Process:**
* Evaluation of technical qualifications.
* Shortlisted bidders participate in an **e-Reverse Auction** to determine the lowest tariff.
* **Bid Submission:** Through the **Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal** [https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app](https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app).
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### 🗂️ **Document Structure**
The RFS includes 13 sections:
1. Introduction & Invitation for Bid
2. Special Conditions of Contract
3. Standard Conditions of Contract
4. Qualification Requirements
5. Bid Evaluation & Selection
6. Definitions
7. e-Tendering & e-Reverse Auction Instructions
8. BOQ / Pricing Document
9. Sample Forms & Formats
10. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
11. Share Subscription & Shareholders’ Agreement (SHA)
12. Memorandum of Association (MoA)
13. Articles of Association (AoA)
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### ⚖️ **Legal & Administrative Notes**
* DMRC may amend or cancel the tender without notice.
* No deviations from bid conditions are permitted.
* Communication: All clarifications via **[gmcontracts@dmrc.org](mailto:gmcontracts@dmrc.org)** only.
* Official websites for updates:
* [https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app](https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/app)
* [https://www.delhimetrorail.com](https://www.delhimetrorail.com)
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