MPUVNL Invites Bids For 1500 MW Solar Power Projects Under PM KUSUM-C Scheme In Madhya Pradesh

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Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (MPUVNL) has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) for the selection of Renewable Power Generators (RPGs) to set up grid-connected solar power plants (SPPs) under the feeder solarization component of the PM KUSUM-C Scheme. This initiative aims to establish approximately 1,500 MW of solar power capacity at various locations across Madhya Pradesh, with the generated power to be sold to Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company Limited (MPPMCL).

The RFP was released on February 11, 2025. The document specifies that bids must be submitted online by March 31, 2025, by 20:00 hours, while the required hard copies should be submitted by April 3, 2025, by 17:00 hours. The technical bids will be opened on April 7, 2025, at 11:00 hours, and the financial bids will be opened on April 17, 2025, at 16:00 hours. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2025, at 15:30 hours, to address queries from potential bidders.

The bidding process is open to two categories of applicants: self-development mode and developer mode. Under the self-development mode, individual farmers, groups of farmers, cooperatives, panchayats, farmer-producer organizations (FPOs), water user associations (WUAs), and government agricultural institutions are eligible to participate. These applicants must own the prescribed land for setting up the solar plant at the time of bid submission. Under the developer mode, bidders can be companies, LLPs, partnership firms, or sole proprietors, either participating individually or as part of a consortium or joint venture. Financial eligibility criteria require developers to have a net worth of INR 1 crore per MW based on their latest audited financial statements.

The selected RPGs will be responsible for designing, engineering, supplying, constructing, erecting, testing, and commissioning the solar power plants. Additionally, they must ensure comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) for 25 years. Connectivity will be established through dedicated evacuation lines to 33/11 kV substations, with the option for RPGs to have the infrastructure developed by the distribution company (DISCOM) at their expense.

Financial obligations include a bid processing fee of ₹5,900 per MW (inclusive of GST) and a bid participation fee of ₹12,000 per bid, along with e-tender portal charges. Bidders are also required to provide a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) as per Clause 4.7 of the RFP. The bid security details are outlined in Clause 3.24.

The contract will be governed by a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA), ensuring that all power generated by the SPPs is procured by MPPMCL. There is no minimum capacity utilization factor (CUF) requirement, but the procurer is obligated to purchase all energy generated. The project will comply with MNRE guidelines, including the use of indigenously manufactured modules and balance-of-system components.

The RFP emphasizes strict adherence to deadlines, submission formats, and eligibility criteria. Any modifications or clarifications will be published on MPUVNL’s official website. Interested bidders must stay updated on notifications to ensure compliance with all requirements.

 

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