TCIL issue Tender for Selection of Partner for Procurement of Grid Tie Roof-Mounted Hybrid Solar PV Systems for a Cumulative 2 MWp in the Island of Rodrigues, Republic of Mauritius – EQ
Summary:
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### **1. PROJECT OVERVIEW**
– **Title:** Selection of Partner for Procurement of Grid Tie Roof-Mounted Hybrid Solar Photovoltaic Systems (Cumulative 2 MWp) in Rodrigues, Republic of Mauritius.
– **Client’s Tender Reference:** CEB/IFB/2025/10478.
– **Issuing Entity:** TCIL (a Government of India Enterprise under the Department of Telecommunications).
– **Objective:** To select a backend partner to work exclusively with TCIL as the prime bidder for the client’s solar PV tender.
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### **2. KEY DATES & SUBMISSION DETAILS**
– **EOI Posting Date:** 22/01/2026
– **Last Date for Clarifications:** 29/01/2026, 17:00 Hrs
– **Bid Submission Start:** 05/02/2026, 12:00 Hrs
– **Bid Submission Deadline:** 05/02/2026, 17:00 Hrs
– **Technical Bid Opening:** 05/02/2026, 17:30 Hrs
– **Financial Bid Opening:** To be notified later
**Submission Modes:**
1. **Offline:** CEO, TCIL Mauritius, 10 Darwin Avenue, Quatre Bornes, Mauritius.
2. **Online via Email:** `cointenders@intnet.mu` & `tcil@intnet.mu` (Commercial bid must be password-protected, max file size 5MB).
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### **3. ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA**
#### **a) Local Sourcing & Make in India**
– Only **Class-I and Class-II local suppliers** (as per DPIIT Order) eligible unless global tender.
– Mandatory **Make in India Undertaking** required with local content calculation.
#### **b) Entity Registration**
– Must submit Certificate of Incorporation/Registration/Partnership Deed and address proof.
#### **c) Financial Criteria (Last 3 Years)**
– **Average Annual Turnover:** ≥ MUR 37.62 million (MUR 31.35 million for MSEs & Startups).
– **Net Worth:** Positive.
– **Profit Before Tax (PBT):** In at least 2 out of 3 years.
#### **d) Technical & Project Experience (Last 7 Years)**
– **Option A:** Three similar works each ≥ MUR 50.16 million (MUR 43.89 million for MSEs).
– **Option B:** Two similar works each ≥ MUR 62.7 million (MUR 56.43 million for MSEs).
– **Option C:** One similar work ≥ MUR 87.78 million (MUR 81.51 million for MSEs).
**Additional Experience Requirements:**
– Minimum 2 years’ experience in design, installation, testing & commissioning of ≥200 Grid-Tie Roof-Mounted Solar PV Systems (cumulative 1 MWp).
– At least 20 Grid-Tie/Off-Grid Roof-Mounted Solar Hybrid PV-BESS systems in past 2 years.
– **OEM Capability Requirements:**
– 5+ years manufacturing experience.
– Annual production capacity ≥100 MWp (PV panels, hybrid inverters) and ≥100 MWh (BESS).
– ISO 9001 & ISO 14001 certifications.
– Annual production & sale of ≥5000 mounting structures (last 5 years).
– Wind resistance certification for mounting structures in cyclonic conditions.
#### **e) Tax & Regulatory Compliance**
– Valid TAN/PAN and GST/VAT registration (or undertaking to obtain).
#### **f) Manufacturer’s Authorization Certificate (MAF)**
– Required from OEMs in the name of TCIL. Undertaking acceptable if not available at EOI stage.
#### **g) No Blacklisting**
– Must submit a **No-Conviction Certificate**.
#### **h) Other Undertakings Required**
– Solvency, non-cancellation of past TCIL orders (last 2 years), compliance with Mauritius labour laws, skilled workforce commitment (RPL certification within 2 months), clause-by-clause compliance statement, and genuineness of documents.
#### **i) Consortium Bidding (Allowed, max 3 partners)**
– Lead partner must meet experience criteria and ≥25% of turnover requirement.
– Consortium agreement required, specifying joint & several liability.
– Changes in consortium post-submission not permitted.
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### **4. BID SECURITY (EMD)**
– **Amount:** MUR 285,000 **OR** INR 500,000.
– **Validity:** 180 days from bid submission deadline.
– **Forms Accepted:** Bank Guarantee (from reputed Indian/Mauritian bank), Banker’s Cheque, or Bank Transfer.
– **Exemption:** MSEs and Startups (with valid certificates) are exempted.
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