The Mysore Division of the South Western Railway has invited bids to install 1.33 MW solar power systems on railway stations, service buildings, level crossing gates, and staff quarters.

The last date for the submission of bids is October 25, 2024.

The scope of work covers the supply, testing, and commissioning of on-grid solar photovoltaic power systems projects with a total capacity of 1,330 kW, installation of 11 kV HT metering cubicles at 10 locations, and supply and installation of 36 off-grid solar systems of 1 kVA capacity each.

The cost of the project is ₹95.3 million (~$1.13 million).

Bidders must pay an earnest money deposit of ₹626,900 (~$7,466).

Bidders must have a minimum average annual contractual turnover of V/N or ‘V,’ whichever is lower. V represents the advertised tender value in rupees, and N is the number of years specified for project completion.

The average annual contractual turnover will be determined based on the total contractual payments over the last three financial years, according to the audited balance sheet.

Bidders must have completed similar works within the last seven years, with minimum project values based on the advertised tender value.

They must have completed or substantially completed one of the following categories of work within the last seven years, up to the last day of the month preceding the tender invitation: (i) Three similar works, each costing at least 30% of the advertised tender value, or (ii) Two similar works, each costing at least 40% of the advertised tender value, or (iii) One similar work costing at least 60% of the advertised tender value.

The definition of a similar nature of work includes the supply, installation, and commissioning of a solar power generating system with a minimum capacity of 5 kW.

Earlier, the Hubli Division-Electrical of the South Western Railway invited bids for grid-connected rooftop solar projects with a cumulative capacity of 62.99 MW at railway stations, residences, and level crossing gates.

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