Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) is seeking bids for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 5 MW grid-connected ground-mounted solar power project in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh.

The project should be completed within six months of receiving the work order.

The contractor must also provide comprehensive operation and maintenance for ten years.

The last day to submit the bids is July 17, 2023. The bids will be opened on the same day.

Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹4.25 million (~$51,825).

The successful bidder must furnish 10% of the total order value as a performance bank guarantee.

To be eligible, bidders should have completed three similar works each costing not less than ₹130.2 million (~$1.6 million), two similar works each costing not less than ₹162.8 million (~$2 million), or a similar work costing not less than ₹260.4 million (~$3.2 million) in India during the seven years.

Bidders should have an average annual financial turnover of ₹97.7 million (~$1.2 billion) during the last three years.

The select contractor must use mono-crystalline solar modules listed in the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy’s Approved List of Models and Manufacturers, with a minimum capacity of 540W.

The efficiency of these modules should also be at least 20%, and they must be warranted for their material, manufacturing defects, and workmanship for ten years. The output peak watt capacity should not be less than 90% at the end of 10 years and 80% at the end of 25 years.

In case of a delay, liquidated damages equivalent to 0.5% of the total EPC contract value will be applicable per week. A maximum of up to 5% of the total EPC contract value will be levied.

In April, HPCL invited bids for the EPC of 11 MW of solar power projects at its Panipat and Jhansi site for captive use in Uttar Pradesh and Haryana.

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