BHEL issues a tender for procurement of mono-crystalline (PV) modules
BHEL has invited bids for procurement of mono-crystalline (PV) modules under DSR category for a 8MW solar project in Mauritius. Bidding deadline is December 28, 2021…
Under the domestic content requirement category, an expression of interest (EoI) has been issued by Bharati Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) for the supply of monocrystalline solar photovoltaic (PV) modules. BHEL is procuring these modules for an 8 MW solar project in Mauritius.
Important Dates & Deposits: The deadline for submitting bids is December 28, 2021, that have been scheduled for opening on the same date.
For this tender, there is no earnest money deposit required from bidders. However, bidders are required to submit a bank guarantee for 10% of the contract value that is valid for ten years and 90 days.
Other Tender Specifications: To qualify for the bidding process, bidders must have a module manufacturing capacity of at least 50 MW per annum.
The modules should be in the 5 W band, having a power output between 360 W and 545 W. Modules must be constructed with either 72 cells in a 12*6 configuration or 144 cells (half-cut) in a 24*6 configuration.
A ten-year warranty must be offered for solar modules along with a peak output capacity of not less than 90% after ten years and 80% after 25 years by the successful bidder.
There should be a minimum efficiency of 21% and a minimum fill factor of 70% for the modules. Modules must be able to operate reliably in temperatures between 0° C and 55° C with humidity up to 85% as well as withstand adverse climate conditions and gust winds up to 280 km/h.
Modules should not be damaged by hail storms with diameters less than 28mm and impact speeds lower than 86 km/h.
A high transmission, low iron, toughened glass with a minimum thickness of 3.2 mm, and a bending of less than 0.3% should be used in the production of the modules. Also it is required to use a three-layered structure with a minimum thickness of 300 microns on the backsheet.
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