Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam Invites Bids for 10 MW Solar Project in Lucknow

The last day to submit the bids is December 26, 2023

thumbnail

Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (UPJN) has invited bids to commission a 10 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar project at Bharwara STP Campus in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, on a turnkey basis.

The estimated project cost is ₹623.67 million (~$7.5 million).

The last day to submit the bids is December 26, 2023. Bids will be opened the next day.

Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹6.24 million (~$74,844). Selected bidders must furnish a performance bank guarantee of 10% of the estimated project cost.

Bidders must have completed three projects, each with a minimum of 30% capacity. Each project’s cost must constitute at least 30% of the estimated project cost. Alternatively, bidders should have completed three projects, each with a minimum capacity of 40%, and each project costing at least 40% of the estimated project cost. Bidders who have completed one project with a minimum capacity of 60%, costing at least 60% of the estimated project cost, are also eligible to bid.

The experience of a subsidiary or parent company in foreign countries will also be considered for qualification.

Bidders must have an average annual turnover of ₹187.1 million (~$2.2 million) during the last three financial years. They should have a positive net worth in the previous financial year.

They must submit a solvency certificate of a minimum of 40% of the project’s estimated cost.

Joint venture bidders should have a maximum of two members, with the lead member an Indian firm. The lead member must hold a minimum stake of 51%, while other JV members should have at least a 30% stake.

The lead member’s turnover and solvency should constitute at least 51% of the total required. Both members must collectively possess a minimum technical experience of 30% required for projects exceeding ₹250 million (~$3 million).

Earlier, the Prayagraj Division of North Central Railways invited bids for state-wise empanelment of agencies to implement grid-connected rooftop solar projects of 5.525 MW capacity in Uttar Pradesh.

Subscribe to Mercom’s India Solar Tender Tracker for timely updates on all solar tenders issued by various agencies in India. Top of Form

RELATED POSTS

Get the most relevant India solar and clean energy news.

RECENT POSTS