The Andhra Pradesh Power Generation Corporation (APGENCO) tendered a 100 MW solar project at the Ananthapuramu-II solar park in Talaricheruvu, Andhra Pradesh. The bid-submission deadline is May 26, 2017.

The estimated project cost is Rs.4.45 billion (~$69.11 million) and the project completion timeframe is 15 months from date of issue of letter of intent.

The project will be developed on an engineering procurement and construction (EPC) contract and the scope of work includes design, engineering, manufacturing, testing, supply, packing and forwarding, transportation, unloading, erection, installation, and commissioning of the project. The successful bidder will also provide operation and maintenance services for a five-year period.

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