NLC issues tender for 100 MW ISTS-connected solar projects

Chennai-based thermal energy giant NLC India has issued a tender to set up 100 MW ISTS (Inter State Transmission System) connected solar power project on pan India basis with Operation & Maintenance (O&M) for 3 years.

NLC India Limited is a government-owned-fossil fuel miner and thermal power generator under the ownership of Ministry of Coal, Government of India.

• Mode of Tender: e-Tendering (Two cover system)
• Cost of Tender Document: Rs 20,000/- Non-refundable
• Bid Guarantee: Rs.9,85,06,000/-
• Date of Pre-Bid Meeting: 19.05.2022 at 11.00 Hrs (IST) through Video Conference (VC)
• Last Date & Time of submission of on line Bids (Part-I, Part-II ) and Physical cover: 08.06.2022 at 14.30 hrs. (IST)
• Date & Time of opening of Part-I and Physical Cover: 08.06.2022 at 15.00 hrs. (IST)
• Date & time of opening of Price Bids (Part-II): To be informed later
• Date of e-Reverse Auction: To be informed later

In March this year, NLC India invited bids for 100 MW ISTS-connected solar power projects on a pan India basis. The scope of work includes getting approval for connectivity and long-term access (LTA), land procurement, design, engineering, site development, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of the 100 MW solar power project’s total capacity with the associated evacuation system. The deadline to submit the bids online was April 8.

NLC has stated that its current renewable energy capacity is 1.4 GW, which is amongst the highest for all CPSE’s. The company has made an investment of nearly ₹6,000 crore and has entered into power purchase agreements with the Tamil Nadu Generation and Distribution Corporation Limited (Tangedco). Its solar installed capacity accounts for 33.5% of the total solar capacity of Tamil Nadu (4,007 MW). NLC has registered for new initiatives in green energy sector and formed a joint venture company with Coal India Limited to develop solar and thermal power assets. Currently, the company has 2.8GW of solar and wind projects in the pipeline to be completed by 2025.