ITI Ltd issue Tender for EOI for Selection of a Consultant for the Establishment and Commissioning of a Solar Module Manufacturing Plant at Naini and Related Operations – EQ
Summary:
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## **EOI Summary – ITI Limited, Naini (Solar Module Manufacturing Plant)**
**Organisation:** ITI Limited (PSU under DoT, Ministry of Communications & IT)
**EOI No.:** ITI/NNI/BD/SML/2025/01
**Date of Issue:** 03.09.2025
**Location:** ITI Limited, Naini, Prayagraj (UP)
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### **1. Objective**
* Selection of a **Consultant** for **establishment and commissioning of a solar module manufacturing plant** at ITI Naini, with related operations.
* Two ownership models:
1. **100% ITI-owned**
2. **PPP / Co-investor model**
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### **2. Scope of Work**
* **Strategic Assessment & Business Model Evaluation**
* Market study, policy drivers, sizing (500 MW–1 GW), location strategy.
* Comparative financial viability (CAPEX, OPEX, IRR).
* **Stakeholder Engagement**
* Workshops with SBUs, risk register, employee survey.
* **PPP Support (if chosen):** EOI for investors, market sounding, shortlist.
* **Self-Development (if chosen):** EOI for tech providers (TopCon, HJT, bifacial).
* **Deliverables:** Inception report, strategy/options paper, workshop outputs, EOI docs, final report.
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### **3. Financials**
* **Tender Fee:** ₹5,000
* **EMD:** ₹1,00,000 (DD/RTGS/NEFT/BG; validity 6 months)
* **Performance Security:** 5% of order value (valid 9 months)
* **Payment:** Linked to deliverables; no advance payment.
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### **4. Eligibility Criteria**
* Indian Company/LLP/Partnership/Sole Proprietor engaged in **Solar/Renewable/Electrical** works.
* **Experience:** Prepared DPR(s) for solar works ≥₹10 Cr each, with cumulative DPRs ≥₹200 Cr in last 7 years.
* **Financials:**
* Positive Net Worth (last FY)
* Avg. Annual Turnover ≥₹20 Cr (last 3 FYs)
* Valid GST registration
* **Other:** ISO 9001:2015 certified; unconditional acceptance of terms required.
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### **5. Selection Process**
* **QCBS Method (70:30)**
* Technical Proposal = 70 marks (approach, team, firm’s credentials).
* Financial Proposal = 30 marks (L1 = 30, others proportionate).
* **Minimum Technical Score:** 50/70.
* Highest combined score = successful bidder.
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### **6. Key Dates**
* Clarification Deadline: **08.09.2025 (17:00 hrs)**
* Bid Submission: **18.09.2025 (10:00 hrs)**
* Technical Bid Opening: **18.09.2025 (10:30 hrs)**
* Financial Bid Opening: To be notified later.
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### **7. Compliance Requirements**
* Integrity Pact (mandatory).
* No sub-contracting / consortium.
* Signed acceptance & “No Deviation” certificate.
* Clause-by-clause compliance.
* Authorized signatory with Power of Attorney.
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