ITI, a public sector undertaking under the Department of Telecommunications, has issued a request for proposal to set up 10 MW ground-mounted, grid-connected solar projects at Naini, Uttar Pradesh.

Bids must be submitted by February 7, 2025. Bids will be opened on February 8.

Bidders must furnish an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ₹1 million (~$11,562.5) and a security deposit of ₹10 million (~$115,625.7). The EMD of successful bidders will be refunded after furnishing the security deposit.

Selected bidders must also identify and select a purchaser for the project’s electricity for 25 years.

Successful bidders must level the project land and provide the civil works, fencing, lighting and security arrangements, and building infrastructure.

They must also obtain all permits and clearances, including those required by the state government and local bodies.

Selected bidders must obtain approvals under the Forest Act if the project covers a forest area.

The project’s estimated cost is ₹10,000 (~$115.6).

Bidders must be in the solar business for at least three years.

They must have worked on 8 MW grid-interactive or off-grid solar systems and one solar project with a minimum capacity of 4 MW during the preceding five financial years.

Bidders must have a minimum average annual turnover of ₹300 million (~$3.4 million) during the last five financial years and have a positive net worth at the end of last year.

Recently, ITI issued an expression of interest to set up 2 MW off-grid rooftop solar systems across Odisha. Selected bidders must design, engineer, supply, install, test, and commission rooftop solar systems. They must also provide comprehensive operations and maintenance services for five years.

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