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<p>Madhya Pradesh Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (<a href="http://www.mprenewable.nic.in/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">MPUVNL</a>) has issued a request for proposal (RfP) from renewable energy generators for setting up 8 MW of grid-connected solar projects under component- C of Pradhan Mantri Kisan Urja Suraksha evem Utthan Mahabhiyan (PM KUSUM) Program. The power from the projects will be procured by Madhya Pradesh Power Management Company (MPPMCL).</p>
<p>Successful bidders must design, engineer, supply, construction, erection, test, and commission the solar projects, including the construction of bay and related switchgear at the selected sub-station. The successful bidders must provide 25 years of comprehensive operation and maintenance services.</p>
<p>The last date to submit the bids is May 18, 2022. Bids will be opened the next day.</p>
<p>Bidders must pay ₹5,900 (~$77) towards a non-refundable bid processing fee. They must remit ₹100,000 (~$1,305)/MW of quoted capacity as bid security. Successful bidders must furnish a performance bank guarantee of ₹500,000 (~$6,526)/MW of quoted capacity within 30 days from the letter of award.</p>
<p>The projects must be connected to the selected 33/ 11 kV substation near Sanchi. The substation must have at least one dedicated agricultural feeder and one non-agricultural feeder. The substation must be equipped to accommodate the proposed capacity.</p>
<p>The MNRE will provide central financial assistance (CFA) up to ₹10.50 million (~$137,063)/MW, i.e., 30% of the estimated cost of installation of the solar project calculated at ₹30.50 million (~$398,135)/MW.</p>
<p>Bidders must sign power purchase agreements with MPPMCL for 25 years within 60 days of the letter of award. For annual generation below the minimum CUF of 15%, a penalty of 75% of the tariff will be levied.</p>
<p>Bidders must have a net worth of ₹10 million (~$130,536)/MW of quoted capacity as per the latest available financial statement. They must have an average annual turnover of ₹20 million (~$261,072)/MW of quoted capacity in any of the two financial years among the last three financial years.</p>
<p>MPUVNL <a href="https://mercomindia.com/tender-floated-11-mw-rooftop-solar-systems/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> an RfP to standardize rates and select contractors to design, engineer, supply, install, test, and commission grid-connected rooftop solar systems with or without energy storage and off-grid solar systems with energy storage aggregating to about 11 MW in Madhya Pradesh.</p>
<p>Earlier this month, MPUVNL <a href="https://mercomindia.com/tender-issued-rooftop-solar-projects-madhya-pradesh/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">issued</a> an RfP to install 10.72 MW of grid-connected rooftop solar systems under the renewable energy service company (RESCO) model in Madhya Pradesh.</p>
<p>Subscribe to Mercom’s <a href="https://mercomindia.com/product/india-solar-tender-tracker/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">India Solar Tender Tracker</a> to stay on top of tender activity in real-time.</p>
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