TCIL issue Tender for Selection of Partner for DSMSERC of Solar PV Power Plants micro grid for Tripura Based Client – EQ
Summary:
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## **1. Overview**
– **Issued By**: Telecommunications Consultants India Ltd. (TCIL), a Government of India Enterprise under the Ministry of Communications.
– **EOI Date**: 21-01-2026
– **Client Tender Reference**: Tripura Renewable Energy Development Agency (TREDA) Tender No. 2026_TREDA_68928_1 dated 07-01-2026.
– **Purpose**: To select a backend partner for TCIL to work on a **turnkey solar microgrid project** across Tripura under the **Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SCA)** scheme.
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## **2. Project Scope**
The selected partner will be responsible for:
– **Design, survey, manufacture, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning** of:
– 33 × 2 kWp Hybrid Solar PV Plants
– 93 × 5 kWp Hybrid Solar PV Plants
– 4 × 10 kWp Hybrid Solar PV Plants
– **Establishment of microgrids** including distribution networks (LT lines), control rooms, and internal electrification works.
– **5-year warranty/guarantee, Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC), and insurance coverage**.
– **Remote monitoring and data transmission** for all plants.
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## **3. Important Dates**
– **EOI Posting Date**: 21/01/2026
– **Online Bid Submission Start**: 21/01/2026, 18:30 Hrs
– **Online Bid Submission End**: 02/02/2026, 10:00 Hrs
– **Technical Bid Opening**: 02/02/2026, 12:00 Hrs
– **Financial Bid Opening**: To be notified later
– **Bid Validity**: 210 days
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## **4. Eligibility Criteria**
– **Legal Status**: Indian registered company, proprietorship, partnership, government society.
– **Financial Criteria**:
– Average annual turnover of at least INR 4.64 Cr (INR 3.86 Cr for MSEs & Startups).
– Positive net worth as of 31/03/2025.
– Profit Before Tax (PBT) in 2 of the last 3 financial years.
– **Technical Experience**:
– Must have experience in **off-grid/hybrid/grid-connected solar power plants** in India.
– Minimum cumulative experience of **≥286 kWp** in the last 5 years.
– **Make in India Compliance**:
– Must comply with DPIIT’s Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order.
– Submit local content undertaking and certificates.
– **Other Requirements**:
– Valid PAN & GST registration.
– Manufacturer’s Authorization Certificate (MAF) from OEMs.
– No blacklisting/debarment by any government/PSU.
– Compliance with labour laws, EPF/ESI, minimum wages, etc.
– **Consortium bids are not allowed**.
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## **5. Bid Security (EMD) & Tender Fees**
– **EMD**: INR 5,00,000
– **Forms Accepted**: DD, FDR, Banker’s Cheque, Bank Guarantee, Insurance Surety Bond, Electronic Transfer.
– **Tender Fees**: INR 10,000 + 18% GST
– **Exemption**: MSEs and Startups are exempted from EMD and tender fees (subject to submission of valid certificates).
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## **6. Evaluation & Award Criteria**
– **Two-Part Bid**: Technical (Part-I) and Financial (Part-II).
– **Evaluation Basis**:
– Technically qualified bids will be evaluated based on **lowest NPV (Net Present Value)** for works involving CAPEX + OPEX.
– **L1 (lowest bid)** will be determined from the Price Bid Schedule.
– **Purchase Preference**:
– **MSEs**: Up to 25% of procurement reserved, with sub-targets for SC/ST and women-owned MSEs.
– **Make in India**: 20% purchase preference for Class-I local suppliers.
– **Bid Validity**: 210 days from bid opening.
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## **7. Key Contractual & Compliance Clauses**
– **Integrity Pact (IP)**: Mandatory for tenders above threshold value; must be signed and submitted with the bid.
– **Payment Terms**: **Back-to-back with client (TREDA)**. Payment to vendor only after TCIL receives payment from client.
– **Performance Security**: 5% of order value in the form of PBG, Insurance Surety Bond, etc.
– **Liquidated Damages**:
– 0.5% per week of delay for up to 8 weeks, then 1% per week thereafter.
– Capped at 12% of contract value.
– **GST Compliance**: Vendor responsible for timely GST invoicing, returns, and indemnifying TCIL against any ITC loss.
– **Dispute Resolution**:
– **Conciliation mechanism** first.
– For contracts ≤ INR 5 Cr: Arbitration through India International Arbitration Centre (IIAC).
– For contracts > INR 5 Cr: Civil courts in New Delhi.
– **Force Majeure**: Includes war, earthquake, and other uncontrollable events; contract may be terminated if delay exceeds 3 months.
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