ITI Ltd issue Tender for Selection of a Consultant for the E&C of a Solar Module Manufacturing Plant at ITI Limited Naini – EQ
Summary:
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## 🏠**Document Overview**
* **Title:** Expression of Interest (EOI) for Selection of a Consultant
for Establishment and Commissioning of a **Solar Module Manufacturing Plant** at **ITI Limited, Naini**
* **EOI Enquiry No.:** ITI/NNI/BD/SML/2025/02
* **Date of Issue:** *1st October 2025*
* **Issued by:** ITI Limited, Naini Unit (Public Sector Undertaking under Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications & IT)
* **Contact:** Chief Manager (P & BD), ITI Limited, Naini, Prayagraj (UP)
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## ⚙️ **Purpose**
The EOI seeks to **appoint a consulting firm** to provide **end-to-end strategic, technical, and financial advisory** for establishing a **solar module manufacturing plant** at ITI Naini.
The consultant will assist ITI in evaluating and executing the project through one of two possible ownership models:
1. **100% ITI-Owned Model** (Self-development)
2. **Public-Private Partnership (PPP) / Co-investor Model**
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## đź’ˇ **Key Objectives**
1. **Set up a solar module manufacturing line** with six months of operational support.
2. **Optimize Bill of Materials (BoM)** and procurement strategy to align with market pricing.
3. **Assist in obtaining certifications** and identifying strategic investors or technology partners.
4. **Advise ITI** on feasibility, risk assessment, and financial structuring for sustainable solar manufacturing.
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## 🧩 **Scope of Work (pp. 4–6)**
The consultant’s work includes:
### **1. Strategic Assessment & Business Model Evaluation**
* Market analysis of global and Indian solar manufacturing trends.
* Recommendation on **plant size** (500 MW to 1 GW) and **location** strategy.
* Comparative **financial analysis of ownership models** (CAPEX, OPEX, IRR, sensitivity).
* Technology evaluation (TopCon, HJT, bifacial module lines).
### **2. Stakeholder Engagement**
* Conduct **strategy and risk assessment workshops** with ITI business units.
* Prepare a **Risk Register** and **employee survey** to assess internal readiness.
### **3. PPP or Self-Development Support**
* If **PPP Model**: Prepare an **EOI for investors** within 45 days.
* If **Self-Development Model**: Prepare an **EOI for technology providers** within 60 days.
### **4. Deliverables**
* **Inception Report (within 2 weeks)** – detailed approach, timeline, and plan.
* **Strategy Paper** – comparing PPP vs self-owned models.
* **EOI Documents** – for investors or technology partners.
* **Final Report** – including shortlists and roadmap.
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## đź“… **Timeline & Milestones**
| Milestone | Deliverable | Timeline | % of Fee |
| ——— | ————————————— | ————— | ——– |
| 1 | Inception & Strategy Report | Within 2 weeks | 15% |
| 2 | Workshops & Risk Assessment | By Day 45 | 20% |
| 3 | EOI Drafting (Investors/Tech Providers) | By Day 75 | 20% |
| 4 | Final Report & Shortlisting | Within 6 months | 45% |
*Each payment is released only after completion of the subsequent milestone.*
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## đź’° **Financial & Contractual Details**
| Item | Description |
| ——————————- | ——————————————— |
| **Tender Fee** | â‚ą5,900 (non-refundable) |
| **EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)** | â‚ą1,00,000 (no exemption) |
| **Performance Security** | 5% of work order value (valid for 9 months) |
| **LD Clause** | Up to 10% penalty for delay, at 0.5% per week |
| **Bid Type** | Two-part: Technical and Financial bids |
**Payments:**
* EMD may be converted into performance security for successful bidders.
* Taxes (GST/IGST/CGST) as applicable on a back-to-back basis.
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## 🧾 **Eligibility Criteria (pp. 8–10)**
### **1. Organizational Type**
Eligible entities:
* Indian Companies (under Companies Act 1956/2013)
* LLPs (under LLP Act 2008)
* Registered Partnerships or Sole Proprietorships (in Renewable/Solar/Electrical sector)
### **2. Experience**
* At least **one DPR (Detailed Project Report)** of solar projects ≥ ₹10 Cr each,
with **cumulative project cost ≥ ₹200 Cr in last 7 years**.
* DPR value based on **â‚ą4 Cr/MW** benchmark.
### **3. Financials**
* **Positive net worth** in the previous financial year.
* **Minimum average annual turnover:** â‚ą20 Cr (past 3 years).
* Turnover of a parent/group company can be considered.
### **4. Evaluation Methodology**
**QCBS (Quality & Cost Based Selection)** – 70:30 ratio
* Technical Proposal (70%)
* Financial Proposal (30%)
**Minimum Technical Score to qualify:** 50/70
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## 🧮 **Technical Evaluation Criteria (70 Marks)**
| Category | Max Marks | Evaluation Basis |
| ————————– | ——— | ——————————————————————– |
| **Approach & Methodology** | 30 | Understanding ITI’s needs, model evaluation, risk strategy |
| **Team Composition** | 20 | Qualifications and experience of 3 key experts |
| **Firm’s Credentials** | 20 | Turnover, years of experience, govt. work, solar consulting projects |
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## 📦 **Documents Required (Annexure I, p.16)**
1. Certificate of Incorporation
2. Audited Financials (3 years)
3. GST Registration, PAN, CIN
4. Power of Attorney for Authorized Signatory
5. Declarations (No Consortium, No Blacklisting, Integrity Pact)
6. Financial Bid (Excel format)
7. Bank Guarantee Willingness Letter
*(See checklist on page 16 for complete list with 14 mandatory enclosures.)*
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## ⚖️ **Other Key Clauses**
* **Validity of Offer:** 120 days
* **Language:** English only
* **Late submissions:** Not accepted
* **Dispute Resolution:** Jurisdiction – *Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh*
* **Integrity Pact:** Mandatory anti-corruption compliance (Annexure IX, pp. 24–28)
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## 🧠**Evaluation and Award**
* The **highest scorer (QCBS)** will be declared successful.
* Only technically qualified bidders’ financial bids will be opened.
* ITI reserves the right to **cancel, modify, or reject** the EOI process at any stage.
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## đź“Ś **Summary in Brief**
> The EOI by **ITI Limited (Naini)** invites experienced **consulting firms** to provide **strategic, financial, and technical advisory** for establishing a **500 MW–1 GW solar module manufacturing plant** under either **public-private partnership** or **fully-owned ITI model**.
> The consultancy scope includes feasibility studies, investor/technology partner engagement, and risk assessment, evaluated through a **QCBS 70:30 framework**.
> The process reflects India’s continued **push for domestic solar manufacturing** under the “Atmanirbhar Bharat” initiative.
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