UPPCL Invites Bids for 10 MW/40MWh Standalone BESS in Mathura

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) has invited bids for the setting up of a project of a 10MW / 40MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Uttar Pradesh at Vrindavan, Mathura.

The last date for submitting the bid for this 10MW / 40MWh standalone battery energy storage system project is December 26, 2022, & bids will be opened on December 27, 2022.

The scope of work of this tender is a selection of battery energy storage system developers ( BESSD) for setting up of 40 MWh (10 MW x 4 hrs) storage system at identified load center in Uttar Pradesh for “on Demand” usage under the tariff- based competitive bidding process. These projects will be set up under the “BOOT” model.

Each interested bidder will have to pay Rs. 25,000 (+ 18% GST) as a tender document fee, which is non-refundable. Each interested bidder will also have to pay Rs. one lakhs (+ 18% GST) as document processing fees. Each interested bidder will also have to pay Rs. 7,40,000 per MW as an earnest money deposit (EMD). Bidders will have to submit Rs. 3% of the total contract value as performance security within 30 days of receiving a letter of award. 

The bidders must have experience in the same kind of work with setting up a project of a standalone battery energy storage system within the previous five years. The projects must comprise transmission line construction, switchyard/substation bay, design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

The minimum average annual financial turnover of the bidder during the last three years should be not less than 5 crores in any two years during the last five financial years from consulting. The net worth of the bidder during the last financial year should be positive.

The minimum annual turnover for the last three financial years, the requirement for prospective bidders to participate in the bidding process at least shall be calculated as follows:

4.0 Cr. X Capacity in MW bidder is bidding X 0.7 = X Cr. 

The net worth of the bidder during the last financial year shall 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 UPPCL standalone battery energy storage system tender documents and technical specifications here.