SECI issue Tender for Solar Power Developers for setting up of Grid Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO Mode (RTSPV-Tranche-V) – EQ
Summary:
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## SECI RfS (Puducherry Rooftop Solar Projects)
### 1. Basic Details
* **Authority:** Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI), under MNRE.
* **RfS No.:** SECI/C\&P/IPP/11/0010/25-26
* **Date of Issue:** 12.09.2025
* **Tender Code:** SECI-2025-TN000020 (ISN-ETS portal).
* **Project Title:** Selection of Solar Power Developers (SPDs) for setting up **13,043 kW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV (RTSPV) projects** on Government buildings in Puducherry.
* **Mode:** RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model through **tariff-based competitive bidding**.
* **Contract Period:** 25 years PPA from COD.
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### 2. Scope of Work
* Design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, commissioning of RTSPV systems on identified Govt. rooftops.
* **Operation & Maintenance (O\&M)** for the entire PPA term (25 years).
* Responsibilities include:
* Grid connectivity & net-metering approvals from DISCOM.
* Civil works, insurance, permits.
* Replacement of modules, inverters, spares, consumables.
* Training and periodic maintenance.
* **Capacity:** 13,043 kW cumulative across multiple Govt. buildings (Annexure-C lists sites).
* **Technology:** Solar PV (technology agnostic, but PV-based).
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### 3. Bidding System & Process
* **Bidding Type:** Single-stage, two-envelope system (Techno-commercial + Price Bid).
* **Submission:** Online via ISN-ETS portal.
* **Pre-bid Meeting:** Details on ISN-ETS portal.
* **Bid Opening:** As per NIT (Techno-commercial first).
* **Reverse Auction:** Not applicable.
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### 4. Financials
* **Bid Processing Fee:** ₹6,000 (incl. GST).
* **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):** ₹900/kW of quoted capacity. Options:
* Bank Guarantee,
* Payment on Order Instrument (PFC/REC),
* Insurance Surety Bond.
* **Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG):** ₹3,375/kW of awarded capacity. Valid up to 9 months after Scheduled Commissioning Date.
* **Service Charges to SECI:** ₹1,350/kW + GST (paid in two installments: 50% post-LoA, 50% pre-PPA).
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### 5. Commissioning & Timelines
* **Scheduled Commissioning Date (SCD):** 9 months from PPA Effective Date.
* **Maximum allowed delay:** 6 months beyond SCD, with penalty.
* **Penalty:** Encashment of PBG on pro-rata basis for uncommissioned capacity.
* **Beyond deadline:** PPA capacity reduced to commissioned portion; rest terminated.
* **Early commissioning:** Allowed; energy purchased at PPA tariff with Client’s consent.
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### 6. Eligibility & Requirements
* **Bid Capacity:** A bidder (including Parent/Affiliate/Group Cos.) can bid up to 13,043 kW.
* **Technical:** Must demonstrate rooftop solar experience as per formats.
* **Financial:** Criteria specified under Clause 32 (Net worth & turnover requirements).
* **Consortium Allowed:** Yes, with conditions on shareholding.
* **MSE Exemptions:** Valid UDYAM-registered MSEs exempted from EMD and fees.
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### 7. Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)
* **Term:** 25 years from COD.
* **Tariff:** Discovered through bidding (tariff-based selection).
* **Capacity Confirmation:** Post-LoA, site visits and final sizing to be done before PPA signing.
* **CUF Declaration:** Minimum 15%; shortfall penalized (50% of PPA tariff for deficit energy).
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### 8. Key Conditions & Penalties
* **O&M Guidelines:**
* Cleaning modules every \~15 days.
* Maintain hindrance register.
* Replacement of defective parts within 15 working days.
* Online monitoring & complaint resolution within 72 hrs.
* **Debarment:** Failure to sign PPA may lead to 6-month ban from SECI tenders.
* **Shareholding Lock-in:** Controlling shareholding (≥51%) must be maintained for at least 1 year post-COD.
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### 9. Contacts
* **Executive Director (C\&P):** Sh. Atulya Kumar Naik – [contracts@seci.co.in](mailto:contracts@seci.co.in)
* **Support (ISN-ETS):** +91-124-4229071/72 | [support@isn-ets.com](mailto:support@isn-ets.com)
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