Summary:
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## 1. Tender Details
| Parameter | Specification |
|———–|————–|
| **Project Name** | Setting up of 300 MW Solar Projects Integrated with 150 MW/900 MW BESS |
| **Tendering Authority** | Goa Energy Development Agency (GEDA) |
| **Estimated Cost** | Not specified in the tender notice |
| **Project Capacity** | 300 MW solar + 150 MW/900 MWh BESS (6-hour storage) |
| **Bid Submission Deadline** | March 6, 2026 |
| **Bid Opening Date** | March 9, 2026 |
| **Tender Document Fee** | ₹50,000 (~$554) + GST |
| **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)** | ₹50 Million (~$552,215) |
| **Performance Bank Guarantee** | ₹150 Million (~$1.66 million) (for successful bidder) |
| **Commissioning Timeline** | 24 months from the effective date of agreement |
| **Contract Type** | Design, Engineering, Supply, Erection, Testing, and Commissioning |
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## 2. Project Scope and Technical Specifications
### 2.1 Core Objectives
– **Firm Power Supply:** The project aims to provide firm, dispatchable renewable energy.
– **Peak Power Requirement:** Specifically designed to supply power during peak demand hours from **6 PM to 9 AM** the following day .
### 2.2 Scope of Work for Contractor
The successful bidder will be responsible for end-to-end development, including:
– Design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of the solar PV and BESS.
– Development of evacuation infrastructure:
– 220 kV double-circuit transmission line
– Pooling substations
– Bay extensions and upgrades to existing substations
### 2.3 Grid Connectivity
– The project will be connected to the State Transmission Utility (STU) network.
– Delivery point is defined at the **220 kV side of the 33/220 kV GEDA STU Grid Substation** .
### 2.4 Performance Requirements
– **Minimum Annual Capacity Utilization:** 19%
– **Maximum Annual Capacity Utilization:** 28%
– **Storage Availability:** Must not fall below 95% on a monthly basis, else penalties apply .
### 2.5 Part Commissioning
– Part commissioning is permitted in minimum blocks of **50 MW** with proportionate storage capacity .
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## 3. Eligibility Criteria
### 3.1 Technical Experience
Bidders must demonstrate a minimum cumulative experience of **300 MW** in ground-mounted solar projects over the last five years .
**Additional Infrastructure Experience Required:**
– Transmission line and substation experience
– Installation of at least **three 400 kV AIS circuit breaker bays**
– Construction of at least **20 km of 400 kV or higher transmission line**
### 3.2 Financial Strength
| Parameter | Requirement |
|———–|————-|
| **Net Worth** | Minimum ₹10 Billion (~$110.44 million) |
| **Turnover** | Positive turnover for the last three financial years |
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## 4. Financial Requirements
### 4.1 Cost of Tender
– **Amount:** ₹50,000 (~$554) + GST
### 4.2 Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)
– **Amount:** ₹50 Million (~$552,215)
– EMD must be furnished at the time of bid submission
### 4.3 Performance Security
– **Amount:** ₹150 Million (~$1.66 million)
– Required from the successful bidder post-award
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## 5. Important Conditions & Penalties
### 5.1 Penalty Clauses
The tender includes stringent penalty provisions to ensure performance:
| Default Type | Penalty Consequence |
|————–|———————|
| **Delay in Commissioning** | Penalties apply for delays beyond the scheduled 24-month commissioning date |
| **Failure to Meet Peak Supply Obligations** | Additional penalties levied |
| **Storage Availability < 95%** | Penalties applied on a monthly basis |
| **Shortfall in Contracted Supply** | Penalty at **1.5 times the prevailing market rate per kWh** |
### 5.2 Module Sourcing Restriction
– Only modules from the **Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM)** must be used .
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## 6. Strategic Context
### 6.1 Background of the Project
This tender follows a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between **NTPC Renewable Energy Ltd (NTPC REL)** and **GEDA** in July 2025 to develop 300 MW or more of renewable energy projects in Goa, with potential integration of energy storage systems .
### 6.2 Related Tender (NTPC REL)
In August 2025, NTPC REL had separately invited bids for an EPC package (including land acquisition) for a 300 MW grid-connected solar PV project anywhere in Goa, with a deadline of August 26, 2025. That tender required:
– EMD of ₹200 Million (~$2.28 million)
– Three years of O&M post-commissioning
– Minimum average annual turnover of ₹2.06 Billion (~$23.54 million) .
*Note: The GEDA tender is a distinct and more recent initiative specifically mandating **storage integration**, whereas the NTPC REL tender focused solely on solar PV.*
