Kandla Port Trust issue Tender for Procurement of Power on Long Term Basis by Setting up of the 1 GWp Solar Power Plant of DPA between Chirai and Jangi – EQ
Summary:
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## ⚓ **Document Overview**
* **Issuing Authority:** *Kandla Port Authority (KPA)* – Ministry of Ports, Shipping & Waterways, Government of India
* **Project Type:** EPC-cum-O&M Tender for Solar Power Plant Installation
* **Tender No.:** *KPA/RE/03/2025-26*
* **Tender Date:** *September 2025*
* **Location:** *Deendayal Port, Kandla, Gujarat*
* **Mode of Tendering:** e-Tender via CPPP Portal ([https://eprocure.gov.in](https://eprocure.gov.in))
* **Contract Type:** *Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) with Operation & Maintenance (O&M)*
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## ☀️ **Project Scope**
> The tender invites bids for the **design, supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and operation & maintenance** of a **1 MWp grid-connected solar power plant** at *Deendayal Port, Kandla (Gujarat)*.
### **Key Objectives**
1. To **reduce conventional power consumption** at Kandla Port facilities.
2. To integrate **renewable energy sources** into port operations.
3. To ensure reliable **grid-synchronized operation** with 25 years’ service life.
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## 💰 **Financial Details**
| Parameter | Description |
| ——————————- | ——————————————– |
| **Estimated Cost** | ₹ **4.86 Crore** (approx.) |
| **EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)** | ₹ **9,72,000** |
| **Tender Fee** | ₹ **2,950** (non-refundable, including GST) |
| **Completion Period** | **9 months** from LoA (Letter of Acceptance) |
| **O&M Period** | **5 years** post commissioning |
| **Bid Validity** | 120 days from date of opening |
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## 📋 **Project Components**
The project covers a **complete EPC cycle**, including:
* Solar PV array field (modules ≥540 Wp, mono PERC preferred)
* Inverter systems (string/central type)
* Transformer and LT/HT panel integration
* SCADA monitoring system
* Earthing, lightning protection, and fencing
* Net metering and energy evacuation up to nearest grid point
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## ⚙️ **Technical Requirements**
| Item | Specification |
| ————————————- | —————————————————————————————— |
| **PV Module** | BIS certified, IEC 61215 / 61730 compliant; efficiency ≥ 20%; 25-year performance warranty |
| **Inverter Efficiency** | ≥ 97.5% (with MPPT tracking) |
| **Mounting Structure** | Hot-dip galvanized MS (min. 80 microns) |
| **Earthing & Lightning** | Dual system as per IS/IEC 62305 |
| **Monitoring** | Real-time online SCADA system with port access |
| **Performance Ratio (PR)** | ≥ 75% during plant operation |
| **CUF (Capacity Utilization Factor)** | ≥ 19% annually |
| **O&M Metrics** | 99% plant uptime, monthly reporting, cleaning, preventive maintenance |
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## 👷 **Eligibility Criteria**
### **A. Technical Qualification**
* The bidder must have completed:
* One solar EPC project ≥ ₹3.9 crore (≥80% of estimated cost), or
* Two solar EPC projects ≥ ₹2.4 crore each (≥50% of estimated cost), or
* Three solar EPC projects ≥ ₹1.9 crore each (≥40% of estimated cost).
* Must have executed **minimum 1 MWp grid-connected solar project** in the last **7 years**.
* Experience should be supported by **completion certificates from Govt./PSU clients**.
### **B. Financial Qualification**
* **Average Annual Turnover (AATO):** ≥ ₹3.65 crore in the past 3 years.
* **Net Worth:** Positive in each financial year.
* **Working Capital / Credit Line:** ≥ ₹1.0 crore certified by a nationalized/scheduled bank.
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## 🧾 **Bid Submission Requirements**
* **Two-bid system:**
* *Part-I: Technical Bid*
* *Part-II: Financial Bid*
* **Documents to Upload:**
* GST, PAN, company incorporation certificate.
* Power of attorney for authorized signatory.
* Project experience proofs.
* Financial statements (3 years).
* Undertaking for no blacklisting.
* Bid security and tender fee receipts.
* Declaration under Rule 144(xi) of GFR 2017 (for bidders from countries sharing land border with India).
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## 📅 **Important Dates**
| Stage | Deadline |
| ————————— | —————————————- |
| **Bid Upload Start Date** | 10 September 2025 |
| **Pre-bid Meeting** | 17 September 2025 |
| **Bid Submission End Date** | 1 October 2025, 15:00 hrs |
| **Technical Bid Opening** | 2 October 2025, 15:30 hrs |
| **Financial Bid Opening** | To be notified post technical evaluation |
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## 🧭 **Tender Evaluation Criteria**
* Evaluation based on **L1 (lowest evaluated cost)** for the total EPC + O&M package.
* **Weightage:**
* EPC cost: 90%
* O&M (5 years): 10%
* The contract will be awarded on **turnkey basis**.
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## ⚖️ **Other Conditions**
* Successful bidder must provide **Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG)** = **10%** of contract value, valid for 60 months.
* **Liquidated Damages:** 0.5% per week (max 10%) for delay.
* **Warranty:**
* Modules: 25 years (≥80% power output).
* Inverters: 10 years.
* Structures: 20 years corrosion protection.
* **Insurance:** Comprehensive insurance until commissioning and for O&M period.
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