Mahatma Phule Renewable Energy and Infrastructure Technology (MAHAPREIT) has invited bids for the discovery of tariffs and selection of project developers to implement 400 MW grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the renewable energy service company model in Maharashtra.

The last date for the submission of bids is April 2, 2024. Bids will be opened the next day.

The scope of the work includes design, engineering, supply, finance, installing, testing, and commissioning grid-connected rooftop solar systems. Successful bidders will have to provide comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services for 20 years.

Bidders must submit a non-refundable tender fee of ₹ $10,000 (~$ $119.96) + 18% GST.

Bidders must submit bids for one or more project categories:

• Project Category A1: This category pertains to MSMEs with approved demand ranging from 20 kW to 100 kW, with an estimated capacity of 100,000 kW.
• Project Category A2: MSMEs falling under this category have approved demand ranging from 101 kW to 250 kW, contributing to a total estimated capacity of 100,000 kW.
• Project Category A3: MSMEs in this category have approved demand ranging from 251 kW to 1000 kW, with an estimated capacity of 100,000 kW.
• Project Category A4: This category encompasses MSMEs with approved demand exceeding 1000 kW, with an estimated capacity of 100,000 kW.

The project seeks to cover a capacity of 400,000 kW across these categories.

For Category A1 (20 kW—100 kW), bidders should have experience designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning grid-connected solar power projects with a cumulative capacity exceeding 200 kW.

These projects and systems must have been commissioned and operational for at least one year. Additionally, bidders should have experience in similar work for at least one grid-connected solar power project with a minimum capacity exceeding 20 kW.

In Category A2 (101 kW—250 kW), bidders should have experience designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning grid-connected solar PV power plants with a cumulative capacity exceeding 500 kW.

These installations must have been operational for at least one year. Bidders should have experience in similar projects involving at least one grid-connected solar power project with an individual capacity exceeding 100 kW.

Under Category A3 (251 kW—1000 kW), bidders should have experience designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning grid-connected solar PV power plants with a cumulative capacity exceeding 1000 kW.

These installations should have been operational for at least one year. Bidders should have experience in similar projects involving at least two grid-connected solar PV power plants with individual capacities exceeding 100 kW.

For Category A4 (1,000 kW and above), bidders should have experience designing, supplying, installing, and commissioning grid-connected solar power projects with a cumulative capacity exceeding 2000 kW.

These installations must have been operational for at least one year. Bidders should have experience in similar projects involving at least one grid-connected solar power project with an individual capacity exceeding 500 kW and two such projects with individual capacities exceeding 250 kW.

Bidders should have a minimum net worth of ₹2.5 million (~$29,989)/MW or a turnover of ₹10 million (~$119,958)/MW of connected rooftop solar projects for the respective project category.

Earlier, MAHAPREIT had invited bids to empanel consultants to develop 10 MW of distributed solar power projects under the Mukhyamantri Saur Krishi Vahini Yojana.

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