On April 1, 2026, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) issued a fresh tender (Bid Number: GEM/2026/B/7407793) for the selection of an agency to handle data collection, upkeep, operation, and maintenance of the National Renewable Energy Portal (NREP). This procurement replaces a previously cancelled bid (GEM/2026/B/7370723) which was retracted due to technical issues. Strategically, the NREP serves as a critical initiative to centralize data from five different ministries—including Coal, Power, and Petroleum & Natural Gas—to address the historically “fragmented and inconsistent” nature of official energy statistics. By consolidating these disparate datasets into a unified platform, the MNRE aims to democratize energy data for the benefit of policy researchers, investors, and the general public. The deadline for bid submission is April 16, 2026.
- Estimated Project Value: 26,418,277
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): 1,000,000
- Contract Duration: 2 years (with an option for the buyer to increase or decrease duration/quantity by up to 25%)
- ePBG Percentage: 5.00% with a required duration of 26 months
- Bid Offer Validity: 90 days from the end date
- Evaluation Method: Total value wise evaluation based on the Least Cost Method (LCS), a selection process where the contract is awarded to the lowest-priced bidder among those who meet the technical qualification threshold.
Scope of Work
The selected agency will be responsible for the comprehensive operation and maintenance of the NREP, managing a high-performance information infrastructure that bridges inter-ministerial data gaps. A primary technical requirement is the management of the portal’s established software stack, which includes Tableau Online/Server, a MySQL database, and CARTO for GIS mapping. Proficiency in Google’s Sankey library is also required for maintaining energy flow visualizations.
A critical operational duty involves complex data reconciliation. The agency must ensure the consistency of “Energy Balance” tables by reconciling data between different official sources—for example, resolving discrepancies in imported coal data as reported by the Coal Controller’s Organization (CCO) and the Central Electricity Authority (CEA). This work supports the maintenance of interactive dashboards, maps, and sectoral menus covering Electricity, Coal, Oil, and Gas.
Technical integration remains a focal point of the contract. The agency must ensure all portal systems and connected devices adhere to standardized communication protocols, specifically Message Queuing Telemetry Transport (MQTT). Security must be maintained through the management of Transport Layer Security (TLS) certificates to ensure secure authentication between remote devices and the central platform.
Furthermore, the agency will provide oversight for data transmission from remote monitoring systems (RMS) and dataloggers. In line with recent technical guidelines for schemes like PM Surya Ghar, all communication devices must utilize Machine-to-Machine (M2M) SIM communication protocols. The agency is also responsible for enforcing mandatory hard IMEI-based identification for unique device tracking and ensuring the accuracy of Real-Time Clock (RTC) settings for all recorded data to prevent loss or synchronization errors.
Eligibility Criteria for Bidders
Prospective bidders must demonstrate the following qualifications:
- General Experience: A minimum of 7 years of past experience providing similar services to Central/State Government Organizations or Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs).
- Specific Project Experience (Last 3 Years): Bidders must have successfully executed similar services reaching one of the following financial thresholds:
- Three similar services costing at least 40% of the estimated project cost; OR
- Two similar services costing at least 50% of the estimated project cost; OR
- One similar service costing at least 80% of the estimated project cost.
- Exemptions and Relaxations: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) and DPIIT-registered Startups are granted a “Complete” relaxation regarding experience and turnover criteria, provided they meet the core quality and technical specifications.
- Mandatory Documentation: Required uploads include Experience Criteria, Bidder Turnover, and all certificates requested in the Additional Terms and Conditions (ATC).
Submission Details and Contact Information
Bids must be submitted online through the GeM Portal (eProcurement System). Bidders are advised to adhere to the server system clock for all submission activities.
- Bid Opening Date/Time: 16-04-2026 at 16:30:00
- Tender Portal: https://mnre.gov.in/en/tender/
- Bid End Date/Time: 16-04-2026 at 16:00:00
- Departmental Contact/Location: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, Atal Akshaya Urja Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi – 110003.
- Beneficiary Details: DDO, MNRE Head Office.
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