Northern Railways issue Tender for setting up grid-connected solar projects in the Firozpur division of Punjab – EQ
Summary:
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### Tender Summary
| **Parameter** | **Details** |
| :— | :— |
| **Tender Name** | 2,150 kW grid-connected solar projects with net metering |
| **Location** | Station/service buildings, Firozpur Division, Punjab |
| **Tender Value** | ₹110.53 million (~$1.2 million) |
| **Bid Deadline** | **April 20, 2026** |
| **EMD (Earnest Money Deposit)** | ₹2.21 million (~$23,691) |
| **Project Completion** | Within 6 months of award |
### Scope of Work & Eligibility
**Key Scope Requirements:**
– Supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar projects
– Supply and installation of 15 net meters (various capacities), meter sets, and boxes
– Payment of registration, feasibility, and testing fees to the relevant authorities
– Provision of low and high-tension current transformers at the project sites
**Eligibility Criteria (Technical):**
– **Contractor License:** Valid electrical contractor license (OEMs must submit license in executing agency’s name)
– **Experience (last 7 years):** Completed solar/solar-hybrid projects of at least **50 kW** meeting one of:
– Three works each ≥30% of advertised value
– Two works each ≥40% of advertised value
– One work ≥60% of advertised value
– **Financial:** Minimum average annual turnover of **₹110.5 million** (~$1.2 million)
### Key Considerations for Bidders
– **Procurement Route:** The tender will likely be conducted through the **IREPS platform** (Indian Railways e-Procurement System), the standard portal for railway tenders .
– **Module Requirement:** While not explicitly stated for this specific tender, similar recent Northern Railway tenders for solar projects mandate using modules from the **ALMM (Approved List of Models and Manufacturers)** . It is advisable to comply with this requirement.
– **Recent Railway Solar Push:** This tender aligns with the Indian Railways’ ongoing efforts to increase its solar capacity. The Northern Railway’s Ambala Division recently issued a tender for a **1 MW** grid-connected solar project, and the Moradabad Division issued tenders for **~2.8 MW** in early 2025 .
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