The Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency (CREDA) is inviting bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 1,000 off-grid Solar Photovoltaic (SPV) power plants. The project value is ₹100 crore. The implementation period is one year.
Project Scope and Technical Specifications
The system requirements and integrator obligations include:
- Power plants: Off-grid SPV.
- Battery banks: LMLA and T-Gel.
- Control hardware: Off-grid Power Conditioning Units (PCUs).
- Integrator obligations: Equipment supply, installation, commissioning, and insurance.
- Maintenance: Five-year Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) for repairs and maintenance.
- Testing: Test reports from MNRE or NABL-approved centers.
Bidder Eligibility and Financial Parameters
Bidders must maintain a positive net-worth. Security is provided via Performance Bank Guarantee or Security Deposit.
| Category and Capacity | Minimum Average Annual Turnover (Last 3 Financial Years) |
| Category-I (1 kW to 10 kW) | ₹5 crore |
| Category-II (15 kW to 50 kW) | ₹10 crore |
- Standard EMD for individual and consortium participants: ₹10 lakh.
- Concessional EMD for new entrepreneurs: ₹2 lakh.
- EMD exemption: Available for Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and DPIIT-registered startups.
Tender Timeline and Submission Process
Bids must be submitted through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Portal.
- GeM Bid Number: GEM/2026/B/7833011
- Tender Reference No: 5363/CREDA/SPV-PP/2026-27
The schedule for the tender process is as follows:
- System Sample Display: August 13, 2026 (12:00 PM – 2:00 PM).
- Bid Submission Deadline: August 20, 2026, at 5:00 PM.
- Technical Bid Opening: August 21, 2026.
- Technical Evaluation Commencement: August 24, 2026.
- Price Bid Opening: August 31, 2026.
Bid validity is 180 days from the deadline.
State Market Context
Chhattisgarh records solar irradiance of 1,500–1,700 kWh/m² per year. Peak sun hours range from 5.0 to 5.5 hours per day. This infrastructure supports power demand from industrial sectors, including steel, cement, and mining.
The official link to the tender details on the CREDA website, where documents and corrigenda can be accessed, is provided below:
Official Tender Link (CREDA Portal): https://www.creda.co.in/Tender1?tid=11f18cbecc1fd52e9307b42e99c9ac7b
To check the bidding status or participate online, the tender is hosted on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). You can use the following identifiers to locate the specific bid on the GeM portal:
- GeM Bid Number: GEM/2026/B/7833011
- Tender Reference No: 5363/CREDA/SPV-PP/2026-27
For further reference, the bidding process also utilizes the following e-bidding platform for price submissions: http://www.cspc.co.in.
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