MAHAGENCO Renewable Energy (MAHAGENCO REL) has invited bids for consultancy and project management services for eight grid-connected solar power projects of 25 MW each, along with battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Maharashtra.

The projects will have a combined solar capacity of 200 MW.

Bids must be submitted by June 29, 2026. Bids will be opened on July 1.

Bidders must pay a non-refundable tender fee of ₹17,700 (~$183.38), including 18% goods and services tax. They must also pay a non-refundable tender processing fee of ₹29,500 (~$305.63), including 18% GST. The earnest money deposit is ₹500,000 (~$5,180.24).

The scope of work includes the preparation of detailed project reports (DPRs), bid specifications, tendering support, review and approval of detailed engineering, material inspections, and project management services for the proposed projects.

Project risk analysis, financial modeling, energy yield assessment, preparation of basic engineering designs and layouts, bill of quantities, and cost estimation are part of the scope of work.

The selected bidder will also review and approve detailed engineering documents submitted during project execution and carry out material inspections for the project. Project management and execution support services for solar projects and integrated BESS are also within the scope.

Bidders must have at least 10 years of experience in solar industry services related to planning and design of solar projects and detailed engineering of solar projects during the last 15 years. Experience integrating BESS with renewable energy plants is mandatory.

Bidders must have completed either three similar works costing at least ₹20 million (~$207,209.65) each, or two similar works costing at least ₹25 million (~$259,012.06) each, or one similar work costing at least ₹40 million (~$414,419.29).

Alternatively, bidders with at least one completed FEED project for a solar or solar-hybrid project with a minimum capacity of 25 MW will also qualify.

Bidders must have a minimum average annual turnover of ₹50 million (~$518,024.12) for each of the last three financial years. Their net worth in the last financial year must be at least 25% of the paid-up share capital.

In April this year, MAHAGENCO REL invited bids to select an agency to lease 700 acres of land and obtain grid connectivity and line right-of-way clearance for the development of 175 MW (25 MW × 7) of solar power projects in Maharashtra.

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