REIL issue Tender for NIT for Implementation of 18 MWp Grid Connected Solar Power Plants for Government Buildings in Different States/ Union Territories of India under RESCO Modell – EQ
Summary:
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## 1. Project Overview
– **Scope:** Installation of **17.5 MWp rooftop solar power plants** on government buildings across India.
– **Model:** **RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company)** – developer invests, operates, and recovers cost through tariff over 25 years.
– **Objective:**
– Support *PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana* initiative.
– Reduce fossil fuel dependency.
– Enable self-sustainability of government buildings in terms of electricity.
– Feed surplus power to the grid.
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## 2. Financials & Tariff
– **Estimated Tender Value:** ₹3.93 Crore.
– **Project Cost per KWp:**
– General Category States: ₹45,000/-
– Special Category States (NE States, J&K, Ladakh, Uttarakhand, HP, Islands): ₹49,500/-
– **Ceiling Tariff (Levelized for 25 years, excl. GST):**
– General Category: ₹4.64/kWh
– Special Category: ₹5.15/kWh
– **Bid Security (EMD):** ₹0.45 Lakh per MWp.
– **Contract Award Basis:** L-1 (lowest tariff bidder).
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## 3. Regional Capacity Allocation
| Region | States | Category | Tentative Capacity (KWp) |
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| 1 | Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Odisha | General | 2100 |
| 2 | West Bengal, Bihar, Jharkhand | General | 2600 |
| 3 | HP, Uttarakhand, J&K, Ladakh | Special | 1300 |
| 4 | Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala | General | 2600 |
| 5 | Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh | General | 2700 |
| 6 | Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa | General | 3100 |
| 7 | Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh | General | 2100 |
| 8 | North Eastern States (incl. Sikkim) | Special | 1000 |
| **Total** | — | — | **17,500 KWp (17.5 MWp)** |
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## 4. Eligibility & Compliance
– Open to **domestic bidders** (OEMs, authorized dealers, EPC contractors).
– Must not be blacklisted, insolvent, or involved in litigation with REIL.
– Compliance with **Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order 2017**.
– Compliance with **Land Border Sharing Restrictions** (DoE guidelines).
– Minimum project size: **20 KWp per site**.
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## 5. Bidding Process
– **System:** Single Stage, Two Envelope (Technical + Financial).
– **Submission:** Online via **www.eprocure.gov.in**; physical submission of originals required (per Clause 11.1).
– **Bid Validity:** 90 days.
– **Key Dates:**
– Document download: 27.01.2026 – 16.02.2026
– Clarification window: 27.01.2026 – 05.02.2026
– Pre-bid conference: 05.02.2026 (REIL Jaipur)
– Response to queries/corrigenda: 12.02.2026
– Bid submission deadline: 16.02.2026, 17:00 hrs
– Techno-commercial bid opening: 17.02.2026, 17:00 hrs
– Financial bid opening: To be notified for eligible bidders
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## 6. Contractual & Legal Points
– **Integrity Pact:** Mandatory signing, else bid rejection.
– **Purchase Preference:** As per Government of India policies.
– **No Subsidy/Incentive:** Tariff must be competitive without subsidy support.
– **Confidentiality:** Tender documents remain property of REIL; bidders must maintain confidentiality.
– **Right to Reject:** REIL reserves full rights to reject/cancel/abandon procurement without liability.
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## 7. Business Implications
– **Opportunity:** Large-scale government rooftop solar deployment across multiple states.
– **Revenue Model:** Long-term (25 years) tariff-based income stream for developers.
– **Risk Factors:**
– Strict tariff ceiling (₹4.64–₹5.15/kWh).
– No subsidy support.
– Requirement to bid for **entire capacity in a region** (not partial).
– **Strategic Advantage:**
– Strong foothold in government solar projects.
– Potential for expansion in multiple states simultaneously.
– Alignment with India’s 500 GW renewable energy target by 2025.
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