RSDCL issue Tender for RfS for Selection of SPD for Setting up of 2.5 GW SPVPP with 1.6 MW/6.4 MWh ESS at Pugal Solar Park, Bikaner in the State of Rajasthan and Connected to STU Network – EQ
Summary:
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## 📌 **Key Highlights of the RfS:**
### **1. Project Structure:**
– **LOT-1:** 2,000 MW Solar + 1,320 MW / 5,280 MWh BESS (8 plots of 250 MW each)
– **LOT-2:** 450 MW Solar + 280 MW / 1,120 MWh BESS (2 plots of 225 MW each)
### **2. Bidding Process:**
– Single-stage, two-envelope system followed by **e-Reverse Auction (e-RA)**
– Online submission through **ISN-ETS portal**
### **3. Key Dates & Fees:**
– **RfS No.:** RSDCL/TN-03/2025-26
– **Date:** 09.01.2026
– **Document Fee:** INR 50,000 + GST (non-refundable)
– **Tender Processing Fee:** INR 20,00,000 + GST
– **EMD:** INR 13,82,000/MW
### **4. Eligibility:**
– **General:** Companies registered under the Companies Act (foreign companies allowed)
– **Consortium/JV:** Allowed with max 3 members; lead member must hold ≥51%
– **Financial Criteria:**
– Net Worth ≥ INR 1.38 Cr/MW
– Turnover ≥ INR 69.10 Lakh/MW or PBDIT ≥ INR 13.82 Lakh/MW or LOC ≥ INR 17.28 Lakh/MW
### **5. Key Clauses & Obligations:**
– **PPA Term:** 25 years from Scheduled Commencement of Supply Date (SCSD)
– **Project Completion:** 24 months from PPA signing
– **CUF Cap:** Max 28% annually
– **BESS Availability:** ≥95% monthly
– **Penalties:** For delay in commissioning, shortfall in supply, non-compliance, etc.
### **6. Important Provisions:**
– **Technology Agnostic** but must comply with ALMM for solar modules
– **BESS must be co-located** and charged from solar plant within park
– **Up to 5% RE power** can be sourced from green market/bilateral agreements
– **Land allotment through lease deed**
– **Payment Security Mechanism (PSM)** includes LC and Payment Security Fund
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For more information please see below link:
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NIT on ETS Portal:
