Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL), operating under the Energy and Petrochemicals Department of the Government of Gujarat, has invited online bids for the development of a 10 MW (AC) grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant for captive consumption in the state. Issued under Tender ID 342606 and IFB Reference Number Open e-Tender 342606, the tender seeks an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor to execute the turnkey project and oversee its long-term operations. Bids must be submitted online by September 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM IST.
Key Tender Specifications
- Issuing Authority: Gujarat Energy Limited (GEL) / Energy and Petrochemicals Department, Government of Gujarat
- Tender ID / IFB Reference: Tender ID 342606 / IFB No. Open e-Tender 342606
- Capacity: 10 MW AC
- Project Classification: Grid-connected solar photovoltaic power plant (Captive Consumption)
- Land Lease Term: 27-year lease obligation
- Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Scope: 10 years
- Bid Validity Period: 180 days from the date of submission
Comprehensive Scope of Work
The selected EPC contractor will be responsible for fulfilling the following turnkey contractual obligations:
- Complete turnkey execution, encompassing site survey, design, engineering, procurement, material supply, installation, erection, construction, and commissioning of the 10 MW (AC) solar PV power plant.
- Land acquisition and procurement on a lease basis for a mandatory period of 27 years.
- Comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) services covering the solar facility for a 10-year duration post-commissioning.
Eligibility & Financial Requirements
| Parameter | Requirement / Value |
| Document Processing Fee | ₹5,900 (Non-refundable, includes GST) |
| Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) / Bid Security | ₹60 Lakh |
| Physical EMD Delivery Point (if using Bank Guarantee) | Office of Vice President – Materials, Gujarat Gas Limited, Infocity, Gandhinagar |
| Financial Audit Submission Years | FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, and FY 2025-26 |
| Audit Certification Requirement | CA Certificates with Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN) verifying turnover and net worth |
Performance Bank Guarantee requirements for the project are defined within the detailed tender documentation provided to bidders.
Bidding Timeline & Submission Process
The critical dates, evaluation sequence, and technical requirements for bid submission are as follows:
- Document Download Start Date: September 7, 2026, at 4:45 PM IST
- Query Submission Deadline: September 17, 2026
- Bid Submission & Download Deadline: September 28, 2026, at 6:30 PM IST
- Evaluation Sequence (September 28, 2026):
- Preliminary Evaluation: 6:31 PM IST
- Technical Bid Evaluation: 6:35 PM IST
- Commercial Stage Opening: 6:37 PM IST
- Platform & Access Method: Bidding is restricted exclusively to the online nProcure portal. Bidders must possess a valid Class-III Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) to access the system and submit technical and commercial bids.
Here are the official links for the 10 MW Grid-Connected Captive Solar PV Project tender (Tender ID: 342606) issued by Gujarat Energy Limited[1][2]:
- Official Bidding Portal: nProcure e-Tendering Portal
- Direct Tender Document Download: Gujarat Energy Tender ID 342606 Document
- Bidder Registration & Support Portal: (n)Procure Registration Portal
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