NCRTC issue Tender for DESITC and Comprehensive O&M of 3 MWp Roof Top Solar PV Project and associated support struc works on RESCO Model for a Period of 25 Years in D-M corridor – EQ
Summary:
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# 📑 Project Scope
* **Bid Reference:** DM/EL/COR-OF/289, dated 26.09.2025.
* **Work Package (20C):**
* Design, Engineering, Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning, and Comprehensive O&M of **3.0 MWp Rooftop Solar PV Project**.
* Includes associated support structures.
* To be implemented on **RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) Model**.
* **O&M period:** 25 years (post-commissioning).
* **Location:** Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut **Namo Bharat Corridor**.
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# 💰 Financials
* **Bid Security:** INR 21.55 lakhs (BG/DD/Banker’s Cheque/FDR).
* Valid till **23.05.2026**.
* Physical submission required at NCRTC office (GatiShakti Bhawan, INA, New Delhi).
* **Cost of Bid Documents:** NIL.
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# 📅 Timeline
* **Bid Document Availability:** 26.09.2025 – 28.10.2025 (till 1500 hrs).
* **Pre-bid Meeting:** 06.10.2025, 1100 hrs (via VC).
* **Last Date for Clarifications:** 08.10.2025 (1700 hrs).
* **Replies to Clarifications:** 10 days before submission deadline.
* **Bid Submission:**
* Start: 21.10.2025 (1500 hrs).
* End: 28.10.2025 (1500 hrs).
* **Opening of Technical Bids:** 29.10.2025 (1500 hrs).
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# ⚖️ Conditions & Instructions
* **Completion Period:** 15 months from commencement for EPC; +25 years for O&M.
* **Eligibility:** Detailed in Section 1 (Instructions to Bidders) & Section 3 (Evaluation & Qualification Criteria).
* **Procurement Portal:** [https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app](https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app).
* **Mandatory Requirements:**
* Class-III Digital Signature.
* Upload scanned bid security with online submission.
* Physical bid security submission by deadline.
* **Special Notes:**
* *Make in India*, MSEs, Startups: purchase preference policy applicable only if documents uploaded.
* MSE exemption for bid security/payment **not available** (since it’s a works contract).
* NCRTC reserves right to accept/reject bids without assigning reasons.
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# 🔑 Implications
* This is a **RESCO-based rooftop solar tender** tied to the **Namo Bharat Corridor (Delhi–Ghaziabad–Meerut RRTS project)**.
* Developers will secure **long-term O&M (25 years)** — stable cash flow potential.
* Compliance burden: strict e-tendering, physical EMD, and no relaxation for MSEs.
* Strategic opportunity to link solar deployment with transport corridor decarbonization goals.
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