NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has invited bids for the development of a grid-connected rooftop solar power project at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in Jammu and Kashmir. The project, with a planned capacity of 850 kW, will be executed through a domestic competitive bidding process, reflecting the continued push toward renewable energy adoption in public institutions.
Under the scope of work, the selected engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contractor will be responsible for the complete lifecycle of the project. This includes design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the rooftop solar system. In addition, the contractor will be required to provide comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services for a period of 10 years, ensuring long-term performance and reliability of the system. The responsibilities also extend to obtaining all necessary permits, approvals, and licenses, including arrangements for net metering.
The bidding process will follow a Single Stage Two Envelope system, which comprises a Techno-Commercial Bid and a Price Bid. Participation is limited to bidders who are already enlisted and eligible under NVVN. Furthermore, in line with the Government of India’s Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, only Class-I and Class-II local suppliers are permitted to participate, reinforcing domestic manufacturing and service capabilities.
Additional eligibility criteria have been outlined for bidders from countries that share a land border with India. Such bidders must be registered with the appropriate competent authority to qualify, unless the Government of India has extended lines of credit to those countries or is actively involved in development projects there.
One of the key requirements of the tender is a mandatory site survey. Bidders must submit an official undertaking confirming that they have visited the project site; failure to comply with this condition will result in disqualification. For participation in the electronic bidding process, bidders are also required to possess a valid Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC).
The financial requirements include a bid security amount of ₹5 lakh. The project may be funded through external or domestic commercial borrowings or through internal sources. While the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) amount has not been explicitly mentioned in the invitation for bids, detailed information is available in the tender document.
According to the schedule, the last date for bid submission is April 8, 2026, and the bids will be opened on April 9, 2026. Interested bidders are advised to regularly check the GePNIC portal for any updates or changes to the timeline.
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