NHPC Limited, on behalf of its subsidiary NHPC Renewable Energy Limited, has invited online bids for setting up grid-connected solar rooftop plants across various government buildings in Nagaland. This initiative will be implemented in a RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) mode through tariff-based competitive bidding, including an e-reverse auction.
The tender was published on June 11, 2025, interested bidders can start submitting their online bids from June 13, 2025, at 11:00 AM. The last date for online bid submission is July 11, 2025, until 5:30 PM, while the final date for offline submission is July 14, 2025, up to 5:00 PM. The technical bids will be opened on July 15, 2025, at 3:00 PM. The schedule for the opening of financial bids and the start of the e-reverse auction will be communicated separately.
The scope of the project includes the design, supply, installation, and commissioning of solar rooftop systems on government buildings. The commissioning period is nine months from the date of signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). The selected developer will be responsible for setting up and operating the solar plants under the RESCO model, where the developer will invest in and operate the plant while selling electricity to the building owners under a long-term agreement.
The tender specifies a bid document cost of ₹5,000, and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹25,43,000 is required. The EMD can be submitted in the form of a demand draft, bank guarantee, POI, or insurance surety bond, as per the tender terms. The bid validity period is 120 days from the last date of submission.
Interested bidders must be Indian legal entities and meet specific technical and financial criteria. Technically, they should have experience in setting up at least 400 kWp of cumulative grid-connected solar PV systems, including one project of 40 kWp or more, or meet equivalent alternate conditions related to substation experience. Financially, they must have an average annual turnover of at least ₹5.09 crore in the last three years, a positive net worth in at least two of the last three financial years, and a minimum working capital of ₹2.83 crore.
This project is expected to contribute to Nagaland’s solar energy growth and promote clean energy adoption in government infrastructure. It also aligns with India’s broader renewable energy targets by encouraging state-level initiatives in solar power expansion.
