Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) for a large-scale solar project. The tender aims to establish a rate contract for installing and maintaining Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar Projects on solar buildings across India. The total solar power capacity under this contract is 17.55 MW.
Capacity Distribution Across Multiple Zones in India
The contract will be valid for one year, with the possibility of an extension if needed. The total capacity will be allocated across different zones in India and bidders can submit proposals for one or multiple zones. Submitted offers will remain valid for 90 days from the tender submission deadline.
Bidders must provide an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of 2% of the estimated rate for each selected zone. If bidding for multiple zones, the EMD requirement will be adjusted accordingly. Techno-commercial eligibility will be assessed based on the chosen zones and bidders must meet the specified criteria.
Solar Projects Allocation and Bidding Categories
The solar projects to be installed will have capacities ranging from 51 kWp to 1000 kWp per government building. The work will be split into L-1 and L-2 categories, with L-1 bidders receiving 70% of the total capacity and L-2 bidders being allocated 30%, all at the L-1 rate for each zone. REIL reserves the right to adjust the final allocation based on customer requirements.
To be eligible, the bidder must be a company or firm incorporated in India with experience in designing, supplying and installing grid-connected solar plants. The bidder must have completed at least one similar solar project in government buildings within the last seven years.
Additionally, at least one of these solar projects must include operation and maintenance (O&M) for at least one year. The operation and maintenance (O&M) period for the solar plants will be 10 years from the completion date, though it may be shortened based on the customer's requirements.
Bidder Responsibilities for Construction and Access
The bidder will be responsible for construction-related services, including providing power and water. Although basic amenities such as electricity will be supplied at a single point on each site, the bidder must make any additional arrangements for power and water within the quoted price. The bidder must also ensure safe and easy access to the rooftops by installing permanent MS ladders where required.
The mounting structures for solar modules must follow specific guidelines and be certified by a recognised lab or chartered engineer. Approved materials include hot-dip galvanized iron, aluminium and mild steel, with mild steel preferred for raised structures. Per industry standards, the final design must ensure stability by considering wind loading and other relevant factors.
REIL’s tender offers companies with experience in the solar energy sector a valuable opportunity to support India’s solar revolution by installing rooftop solar PV systems on government buildings in various zones. The project focuses on quality, local sourcing and long-term sustainability, aligning with India’s broader renewable energy objectives.