Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) Bhopal has issued an engineering, procurement, and construction tender to set up a 2 MW solar project on its premises on a turnkey basis.

Only bidders shortlisted under the tender issued on July 21, 2025, are eligible to participate.

Bids must be submitted by December 29, 2025. Bids will be opened on December 30.

Bidders must furnish an earnest money deposit of ₹2.4 million (~$26,712.5).

Selected bidders must submit a performance bank guarantee of 5% of the contract value for the whole project, 5% of the price of the solar modules, and 5% of the total operation and maintenance (O&M) contract value.

The scope of work entails the design, engineering, procurement, supply, construction, testing, and commissioning of the solar project. It also involves providing O&M services for 10 years.

Successful bidders must provide all labor, materials, construction plant, equipment, transportation, and temporary works for the project. They must provide storage for the equipment and labor accommodation.

Selected bidders must ensure the power evacuation from the solar project to a 33 kV substation. They must also provide high-tension underground cables, along with the equipment and bays up to the interconnection point at the substation.

The scope of work includes the timely replacement of all civil, mechanical, and electrical components during the O&M period. Additionally, it involves undertaking the civil and electrical work for the project.

Only modules complying with the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers must be used. The project must use N-type TOPCon bifacial cells complying with the Domestic Content Requirements.

The project must have a minimum wattage of 550 W per module and a module efficiency level of at least 22%.

The project must be commissioned within five months.

Last year, the Indian Institute of Technology Hyderabad invited expressions of interest to set up a 3.5 MW captive solar project.

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