The Lucknow Solar Power Development Corporation (LSPDCL) has issued a tender inviting consultancy firms to establish a project management unit. This unit will help with the implementation, execution, and monitoring of existing and future solar power projects/solar parks.
The deadline for bid submission is April 18, 2024, with bids set to be opened the following day.
Established in 2015 through a collaboration between the Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI) and the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA), LSPDCL focuses on strategizing, developing, operating, and maintaining solar parks in Uttar Pradesh.
Presently, the company manages an operational solar power park portfolio totalling 365 MW and has plans for two additional solar parks, each with a capacity of 110 MW, in Kanpur Dehat and Kanpur Nagar.
With aspirations to develop 2-3 GW capacity solar parks/solar power projects, LSPDCL anticipates the necessity for extra manpower to effectively oversee and execute both current and forthcoming solar power projects/solar parks.
Bidders pay ₹29,500 for the tender document and ₹10 lakh as an earnest money deposit.
The assigned project management tasks must be completed within 26 months.
Eligible bidders must have established a minimum of two long-term (at least two years) project management units or possess experience in providing project management consultancy services with a team of at least two members on a retainer basis to central/state government agencies, state governments, utilities, smart city SPVs, regulatory commissions in the renewable energy or energy sector over the past six years.
Furthermore, the project management unit should have been operational for a minimum of six months for ongoing assignments.
Bidders must demonstrate an average annual turnover of ₹25 crore in the power/renewable energy sector derived from professional/consultancy/advisory services in the financial years 2021, 2022, and 2023, with a positive net worth maintained during these years.
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The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is seeking bids to provide consultancy services for 10 MW grid-connected solar projects, including land lease arrangements, at any location within Gujarat.
The scope of work encompasses comprehensive maintenance for up to 10 years, with the first year of maintenance provided free of charge.
Bidders are required to submit their bids by February 21, 2024.
Bidders must submit a bid fee of ₹1,770 and an earnest money deposit of ₹45,000.
The consultancy task is divided into two main components: (i) Obtaining approval for drawings, developing a Quality Assurance Plan (QAP) for materials/equipment, conducting pre-dispatch inspections, and providing on-site supervision, and (ii) Conducting performance testing and verifying energy generation.
Failure to meet the specified deadlines set by SMC at the time of execution will result in penalties of 0.20% per day for the unexecuted portion of the tender amount, not exceeding 10% of the unexecuted portion.
Consultants must possess a minimum of five years of experience in solar projects. In the case of consulting firms, at least one professional within the firm must meet this experience requirement.
The successful consultant shall also be required to deposit an amount equal to 5% of the order value as security deposit.
Additionally, consultants must demonstrate a successful track record, having completed consultancy for a minimum of three separate projects involving either ground-mounted or rooftop solar projects. Collectively, these projects should have a minimum capacity of 5 MW and should have been executed for government, semi-government organizations, public sector units, or reputable public companies.
Consultants are also expected to have access to software capable of analyzing energy generation potential at specific locations, such as PVSyst, Helioscope, or an equivalent tool.
The tender for this job has a validity term of 120 calendar days from the latest date of submission in hard copy. The tenderer cannot withdraw or change the offer during this period.
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Tamilnadu Cements Corporation Limited (TN Cements Corporation) is seeking proposals for the engagement of a consultant to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the installation of a 20 MW solar power plant at Alangulam Cement Works in Virudhunagar District.
The project aims to harness renewable energy for the facility’s operations. Interested parties are required to submit their bids electronically in response to e-Tender Reference TANCEM/MM/L.T.No.08/Installation of 20 MW solar plant/ALGM/2023-24, issued on February 3, 2024.
The value of the consultancy service is approximately Rs. 10 Lakhs, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs. 10,000.
There will be a pre-bid meeting on February 9, 2024, at 3:00 PM to address any queries regarding the project.
The deadline for bid submission is February 19, 2024, by 3:00 PM, followed by the opening of Part-A at 4:00 PM on the same day.
This initiative reflects TN Cements Corporation’s commitment to embracing sustainable practices by integrating solar energy into its operations.