REIL Issues Tender for Setting UP 100 MW SPV Module Manufacturing Line

A joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Rajasthan, Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments Limited (REIL) issues tender/ has requested a bid to set up a 100 MW automatic solar module manufacturing line. This Automatic Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) module manufacturing line is on turnkey basis. Within seven months after the purchase order’s date, the installation and commissioning of the line must be finished.

The last date for submitting the online bid is September 26, 2022, and the bids will be opened on September 27, 2022.

The scope of work for the selected bidders will include setting up a 100 MW automatic solar module manufacturing line on a turnkey basis, including supply, layout design, installation, commissioning, integration, equipment testing, warranty, BIS certification, and hands-on training for running and maintenance of the line.

Each interested bidder will have to pay Rs. 2500/- as a bidding document fee. The awarded bidder will have to pay Rs. 36.3 lakhs as an earnest money deposit. The successful tenderer shall be required to deposit 3% of the basic value of the purchase order as a Performance Security Deposit within 15 days from the date of issue of the purchase order.

According to the tender document, the line must generate cells with a 5.67W output that is 156.75 mm x 156.75 mm or 158.75 mm x 158.75 mm in size. Along with it, the line must generate 270,000 modules annually, or 900 modules daily. 

After construction and commissioning, the line must be tested for at least one month by the winning bidder to produce at least 5 MW of modules. The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s (MNRE) approved Indian laboratories will get a set of manufactured modules for BIS certification.

The last five years must have seen the supply, installation, and commissioning of at least one automatic line with a minimum capacity of 80 MW, two automatic lines with a minimum capacity of 50 MW, or three automatic lines with a minimum capacity of 40 MW. 

The last three financial years ending March 31, 2022, must have shown a minimum average yearly turnover of Rs. 6 crores for bidders. The most recent audited annual report must show that the bidders have a positive net worth.

Bidders can view/download this REIL 100MW Automatic Solar Photovoltaic tender documents and technical specifications here.

Recently, Rajasthan Electronics and Instruments (REIL) released a tender for 409 electric vehicle chargers. These charging stations were installed in nine cities and across three national highways and one expressway.