NEW DELHI, March 2026 – NTPC Limited’s Unified Shared Service Centre (USSC) Raipur division has issued a Notice Inviting Tender (NIT No. 9900321492) for the deployment of grid-connected solar photovoltaic infrastructure in Bihar. The project is situated at Government High School Shivanpur, Nabinagar, in the Aurangabad district (Pincode: 824303), located in close proximity to the Nabinagar Super Thermal Power Station. The tender document, marking a significant step in localized clean energy procurement, was officially finalized with a digital signature on March 16, 2026.
Project Classification and Scope of Work
The procurement is officially categorized as a “Works Contract.” The successful bidder will be responsible for a comprehensive EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction) scope, which includes:
- Supply of grid-connected solar photovoltaic infrastructure.
- Installation of solar panels.
- Commissioning of the system.
Local Content and Eligibility Requirements
Strict eligibility criteria have been established in accordance with the “Make in India” initiative. Participation is restricted exclusively to “Class-I local suppliers,” defined as entities whose offered goods, services, or works maintain a minimum of 50% local content.
Bidders seeking status as Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) must provide a valid Udyam Registration; however, the tender explicitly excludes traders from MSE benefits. Furthermore, as this project is classified as a “Works Contract,” MSEs are not eligible for purchase preferences or Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) exemptions, and must adhere to the standard financial security requirements.
Financial Specifications and Bidding Process
NTPC has implemented a rigorous bidding methodology and financial framework for this procurement:
- Bidding Methodology: The process follows a percentage-based system where bidders quote a premium or discount relative to the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The final evaluation will be conducted on a lump sum or item-wise basis, as determined by the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): A mandatory EMD of ₹1,00,000 is required. While traditional physical instruments such as Demand Drafts and Banker’s Cheques are no longer accepted, bidders may utilize Electronic Bank Guarantees (e-BG) via the NeSL platform or Insurance Surety Bonds.
- Payment Protocols: Online payments must be processed via the NTPC e-procurement portal (eprocurentpc.nic.in).
- GST Compliance: Registered bidders must select the applicable tax rate from the dropdown menu in the online BOQ. If the field is left blank or entered as “zero,” the quoted price will be deemed inclusive of all applicable GST, with no provision for subsequent adjustments.
Technical Timeline and Mobilization
The project demands rapid deployment following the procurement phase. The successful contractor is required to complete mobilization within seven days of the issuance of the Letter of Award (LOA). All submission timelines, technical documentation, and portal activities are managed through the GePNIC-hosted NTPC e-procurement platform.
Mandatory Compliance Constraints
Bidders are subject to administrative constraints regarding international land borders. Any bidder from a country sharing a land border with India is eligible only if registered with the Competent Authority. This requirement is waived for entities from countries where the Government of India has extended lines of credit or is currently engaged in active development projects.
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