SJVN Ltd issue Tender for setting up of 1.6 MW Grid connected RTS PV Power Projects in the Eastern Region under RESCO MODE PMSGM – EQ

Summary:

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#### **1. Project Overview**
* **Scheme:** Part of the **”PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana”** for government buildings.
* **Mode:** **RESCO/PPA Model**. The developer owns, operates, and maintains the plant and sells power to the government consumer.
* **Scope:** Setting up of **cumulative 1555 KW** of grid-connected rooftop solar PV projects **without battery storage**.
* **Location:** On Union Government buildings across **five Eastern Region states: Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Jharkhand, Odisha, and West Bengal**.
* **Client Ministries:** Projects are for buildings under the **Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Consumer Affairs, and Ministry of Personnel**.
* **Key Feature:** **No Central Financial Assistance (CFA)** is provided. The model is purely based on a tariff discovered through competitive bidding.

#### **2. Bid Information Sheet (Key Details)**
* **Bid Process:** **Single Stage, Two-Envelope System** (Technical Bid & Financial Bid).
* **Tender Fee (Non-refundable):** **₹5,900/-** (including 18% GST).
* **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):** **₹1,000 per kW** of quoted capacity. (e.g., For the full 1555 KW, EMD = ₹15,55,000).
* **Pre-Bid Meeting:** **August 4, 2025, at 15:00 Hrs** in New Delhi / via MS Teams.
* **Last Date for Online Bid Submission:** **August 13, 2025, by 13:00 Hrs**.
* **Technical Bid Opening:** **August 13, 2025, at 15:00 Hrs**.
* **Hard Copy Submission Deadline:** **August 23, 2025, by 18:00 Hrs**.
* **Bid Validity:** **12 Months** from the last date of online submission.
* **Platform:** Bids must be submitted online via the **ISN-ETS Portal** (`https://www.bharat-electronictender.com`). Registration on this portal is mandatory.

#### **3. Eligibility & Qualification**
* **Eligible Bidders:** The RfS is open to **Solar Power Developers (SPDs)** who meet the Qualification Requirements (QR) detailed in Section IV (not provided in this excerpt). This typically includes companies or consortiums.
* **Consortium Bidding:** Allowed. The **Lead Member** must hold at least **51%** shareholding in the consortium, and this shareholding cannot be changed until one year after the plant’s commissioning.
* **Fiscal Incentives:** Bidders are free to avail of incentives like Accelerated Depreciation, Tax Holidays, etc., but this will not impact bid evaluation. SJVN makes no representation about the availability of these incentives.

#### **4. Key Responsibilities of the Selected Bidder (SPD)**
The selected Solar Power Developer will be responsible for the entire project lifecycle under the RESCO model:
* **Design, Finance, Install, Commission, Own, and Operate** the rooftop solar plants.
* **Enter into a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA)** with the government consumer (Client Organization) for **25 years**.
* **Sell the generated electricity** to the consumer at the tariff discovered through this bidding process.
* **Handle all approvals**, including net metering arrangements with the local DISCOM.
* **Provide comprehensive Operation & Maintenance (O&M)** for the entire PPA duration.

#### **5. Important Conditions**
* **Site Responsibility:** The bidder is deemed to have visited the sites, understood the scope, and accounted for all conditions in their price. No claims will be entertained later.
* **Document Source:** The **ISN-ETS portal** is the definitive source for all documents, clarifications, and amendments. Bidders must regularly check this portal.
* **Right to Reject/Cancel:** SJVN reserves the right to cancel, withdraw, or defer the RfS process at any stage without assigning any reason.
* **Integrity:** The bidding process is governed by strict guidelines to ensure transparency and competitiveness.

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