NHPC Issues RfS for 13.255 MW Rooftop Solar Project in Sikkim, Manipur, and Nagaland

NHPC Limited has officially opened a 13.255 MW rooftop solar tender across Sikkim, Manipur, and Nagaland, seeking developers under the RESCO model with an online bid submission deadline of June 8, 2026.

Geographical Scope and Implementation

The tender encompasses a total capacity of 13.255 MW distributed across the states of Sikkim, Manipur, and Nagaland. This initiative aims to utilize the solar potential of the Northeast Region, which remains largely untapped despite an estimated capacity of 57,360 MW. Bidding is conducted under a Domestic Competitive Bidding framework. Implementation follows the RESCO (Renewable Energy Service Company) model, with NHPC serving as the Project Management Consultant (PMC) for its wholly owned subsidiary, NHPC Renewable Energy Limited (NHPC REL).

Technical and Commissioning Specifications

Project execution is governed by the following operational requirements:

• Commissioning Period: Projects must be commissioned within 9 months from the date of signing the Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
• National Framework: The tender is part of the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana (PMSG–MBY).

Bidder Eligibility and Financial Criteria

Bidders must be an Indian incorporated legal entity, sole proprietor, partnership firm, or Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) operating under commercial law of their respective jurisdiction. Bidders must meet the following financial criteria based on quoted capacity:

Financial Qualification Requirements

Note: Net worth is calculated as of the last date of the previous financial year.

Tender Timeline and Details

The following chronological milestones and identification details apply to the bidding process:

• Tender ID: 2026_NHPC_908078_1
• Published Date: May 11, 2026
• Online Bid Submission Closing Date & Time: June 8, 2026, 05:30 PM IST
• Online Technical Bid Opening Date & Time: June 11, 2026, 03:00 PM IST
• Bid Validity: 120 days from the last date of online bid submission
• Link: https://eprocure.gov.in/eprocure/