Uttar Pradesh Metro Rail Corporation Ltd. (UPMRCL) has announced a significant tender opportunity for the installation of a 5 MWp rooftop solar power project under the title “Contract UPMRCSOLAR-01.” This project involves the design, engineering, supply, storage, civil work, erection of structures, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar panels at various UPMRCL facilities. The project will cover metro stations, depots, and other related sites within the UPMRCL Metro Project.
The project will operate under the RESCO model, where the winning bidder will also be responsible for the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the solar system for the next 25 years. Interested parties must submit their bids online, in line with the guidelines in the Notice of Invitation to Tender. All bids must include a non-refundable processing fee, and failure to submit the prescribed processing fee or the required Bank Guarantee for Tender Security will result in the disqualification of the bid.
The total cost for this work is estimated at ₹20.42 Crore, covering the installation of the 5 MWp capacity solar panels. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD), also referred to as Tender Security, is set at ₹40.84 lakh. The acceptable instruments for security payments include Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipts (FDR), Bank Guarantee, RTGS, NEFT, and IMPS. Payments made via RTGS, NEFT, and IMPS must clearly mention the tender reference (UPMRCSOLAR-01) along with the relevant transaction details. Meanwhile, the original Demand Drafts, FDRs, and Bank Guarantees should be submitted in person to the CEE/Project-III office. For Bank Guarantees, the validity period must extend 45 days beyond the final bid validity period.
The successful bidder will be expected to complete the project within 24 months from the issuance of the Letter of Acceptance (LOA). Tender documents for the project will be available for sale from May 1, 2025, to May 30, 2025, through the e-tendering website. The cost of the tender documents is Rs. 23,600, which includes 18% GST. Payments for the documents should be made via RTGS, NEFT, or IMPS.
For any clarifications related to the tender, prospective bidders can submit their queries until May 13, 2025. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 13, 2025, at 15:00 hrs, and it will be conducted via video conferencing. Bidders intending to attend this meeting must provide the details of their representatives, with a maximum of two participants, at least one day before the meeting. Additionally, proof of tender document payment is required for attending the pre-bid meeting.
The last date for issuing any addenda to the tender is May 18, 2025. The tender submission period will begin on May 23, 2025, at 10:00 hrs and will close on May 30, 2025, at 15:00 hrs. The opening of the techno-commercial bids will take place on May 31, 2025, at 15:00 hrs.
Bidders should note that a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) will be required for the project. Although the amount for the PBG is not explicitly mentioned, the document highlights conditions under which the PBG may be forfeited. These include failure to submit the necessary Project Sanction Documents, failure to complete the commissioning of the project, not meeting the minimum Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF), or if the Power Purchase Agreement is terminated due to the Power Producer’s default.
