SECI invites bids for 5MW Solar Project in Tamil Nadu
SECI has issued a tender to set up a 5 MW grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant at the V.O. Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOCPT), Tamil Nadu.
The Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) has issued a tender inviting the bids from eligible firms for the development of a 5 MW grid-connected solar power plant at VO Chidambaranar Port Trust (VOCPT) in Tuticorin, Tamil Nadu.
VOCPT (formerly Tuticorin Port Trust) is one of the 13 major ports in India. VOCPT is now turning towards renewable energy and wants to capitalize on the abundance of solar energy through the development of this 5-MW port solar plant.
Submission Deadline:
The deadline for submission of applications is August 21, 2020. The applications will be opened on the same date.
A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 20 July 2020 to address the issues raised by prospective bidders.
Earnest Money Deposit
The bidders must also submit an Earnest Money Deposit of INR 44.8 lakh along with their bids.
Scope of Work
The work includes for the selected bidders are design, engineering, supply, construction, installation, erection, and commissioning of the solar power plant at the port.
In addition, the developers are required to provide for a period of 10 years of comprehensive operation and maintenance services for the plant from the date of successful commissioning.
The responsibilities of O&M will include the supply and storage of all mandatory spare parts, consumables, repairs/ replacement of any defective equipment, etc.
Eligibility Criteria
According to the tender document, the bidder should be equipped with EPC experience in implementing ground solar projects on a turn-key basis, including design, procurement, installation, and commissioning of cumulative capacity not less than 3 MW in the last seven financial years.
In addition, this facility must however have been working satisfactorily for at least six months before the last date of submission of the bid.
Financial Eligibility Criteria:
Under financial eligibility terms, the bidder should have in the last three financial years, a minimum annual average turnover (MAAT) of INR 8.96 crore, along with a positive net worth.
Also, there is a requirement of the minimum working capital of INR 5.6 crore on the part of bidders.
