SJVN Floats 100 MW O&M Tender for Grid-Connected Solar Plant In Gujarat

Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam (SJVN) Green Energy has floated a tender for a 100 MW(AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant with the balance of the system package including three (03) years of comprehensive operation & maintenance (O&M) at Goliwada, District Patan, Gujarat. PSU firms have shown a marked preference for outsourcing O&M of large solar plants in India, unlike the largest private sector developers that have preferred to do it with in-house expertise. 

The last date for submitting the bid for this tender is January 24, 2023, at 01:00 pm, and bids will be opened on the same day at 02:00 pm.

The scope of work of this SJVN Green Energy 100 MW tender includes design, engineering, site development, manufacture, inspection at supplier’s works, supply, insurance, erection, testing & commissioning. Scope of work also includes operation & maintenance (O&M) for 03 years of the entire SPP up to the delivery point, free of cost for the warranty period of 12 months from COD (Commercial Operation Declaration).

Each interested bidder will have to pay Rs. 10,000/- (+18% GST)as a cost of the tender document, which is non-refundable.  

The Bidder should meet the qualifying requirements stipulated hereunder in the last seven (07) years before the date of NIT. 

The Bidder should have designed and commissioned of Balance of System of Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) based grid-connected power plant(s) of cumulative installed capacity of 30 MWp or higher capacity out of which at supplied, at least one plant should be of 10 MWp or higher capacity. The reference plant of 10 MWp or higher capacity must have been in successful operation for at least three (3) months before the date of NIT. 

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The Bidder should be a Developer of Solar Photo Voltaic (SPV) based grid-connected power plant(s) of cumulative installed capacity of 30 MWp or higher capacity out of which at least one plant should have been 10 MWp or higher capacity. The reference plant of 10 MWp or higher capacity must have been in successful operation for at least three (3) months before the date of NIT. 

Average annual financial turnover during the last 3 years, ending 31st March of the previous financial year, should be Rs. 52 crores from the last three financial years based on audited annual accounts. Capacity to have a cash flow amount /working capital of at least Rs. 25 Crore as evident from the Audited Balance sheet/equivalent Financial Statements of the immediately preceding Financial Year.

The net worth of the bidder during the last Financial Year should be positive, wherein the net worth shall be calculated as follows:

Net Worth = (Equity + Reserves) – (Revaluation reserves+ intangible assets + miscellaneous expenses to the extent not written off + carried forward losses)

Bidders can view/download this SJVN 100 MW grid-connected solar project tender documents and technical specifications here.

Earlier, SJVN floated a tender for a 125 MW(AC) grid-connected solar PV power plant with the balance of the system package including three (03) years of comprehensive operation & maintenance at Jamui, Bihar.