The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRCL) has invited bids to set up rooftop solar power projects with a capacity of 5 MW over its Phase-IV metro rail network.

Bids must be submitted by July 31, 2025. Bids will be opened on August 1.

Bidders must furnish a tender security of ₹1.95 million (~$ 22,771.1) and a document fee of ₹23,600 (~$275.58).

They must bid for the entire tendered capacity and quote a maximum tariff of ₹5 (~$0.058)/kWh.

The project’s estimated cost is ₹195.4 million (~$2.28 million).

Selected bidders must submit a performance bank guarantee of up to 10% of the estimated project cost.

The rooftop solar systems will be installed at 15 elevated metro rail stations.

The scope of work involves the design, engineering, supply, erection, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar projects. It also entails providing operation and maintenance services for 25 years.

Selected bidders must provide a warranty for all equipment, materials, and artistry for a minimum of two years.

Only modules from the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers must be used.

The projects must be completed in 18 months and have an ensured performance ratio of at least 75%.

Bidders must have  fulfilled any of the following requirements during the last seven years:

• They must have completed a single solar project with at least 4,000 kW capacity
• They must have completed two solar projects with a minimum of 2,500 kW capacity each
• They must have completed three solar projects with a minimum capacity of 2,000 kW each

Bidders must have an annual turnover of at least ₹104.2 million (~ $1.2 million) in the last five years. They must also have a minimum net worth of ₹26 million (~$303,615).

In March last year, DMRCL invited bids for 3.5 MW rooftop solar projects on its under-construction Phase-IV network stations, as the metro service provider sought to power its operations using solar energy.

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