Northern Railway Jammu Division-Electrical has issued an invitation for open tenders for the annual comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of a 1 MWp solar power plant. Proposals for the infrastructure, located at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra Railway Station, must be submitted by April 27, 2026, at 15:00 hours.
Project Scope and Timeline
The solar infrastructure consists of 4,000 solar photo voltaic panels with a total capacity of 1 MWp. The project is distributed across the station premises as follows: 550 kW on Platform 1, 300 kW on Platforms 2/3, 100 kW on the station building rooftop, and 50 kW on pathway shelters. This grid-connected system produces approximately 1.5 million units of electricity per year, which reduces railway energy expenditures by approximately ₹10 lakh per month.
The O&M contract duration is 24 months. This maintenance aligns with the National Rail Plan 2030, which targets the conversion of Indian Railways into a Green Railway to reach Net Zero Carbon Emission status. The work involves maintaining hardware originally commissioned to mitigate carbon emissions and manage energy costs at the Katra terminal.
Financial and Legal Requirements
Bidders must adhere to the financial and licensing parameters specified in the table below:
Tender Financials and Requirements
| Data Point | Details |
| Estimated Cost | ₹16.89 lakh |
| Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) | ₹33,800 |
| Tender Reference Number | 251-J-Elect-T-02-2026-27 |
| Licensing Requirement | Valid electrical contractor license issued by a State or Central Government authority |
| Bid Validity Period | 60 days |
| Documentation | Submission of PAN and GST registration certificates |
Technical Breakdown of Work Schedules
The O&M requirements are categorized into two work schedules:
- Schedule A (Operational Maintenance): This schedule covers the operation and maintenance of the 1 MWp plant, including the deployment of manpower and the replacement of spare parts (excluding components specified in Schedule B). The estimated value for this work is ₹6.60 lakh.
- Schedule B (Technical Supply and Commissioning): This schedule involves the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning (SITC) of three 50 kW inverters (Delta make or equivalent) and inverter cards. It also includes 15 days of SCADA engineer services for system rectification. The estimated value for this work is ₹10.28 lakh.
Compliance and Submission Details
Bidding is conducted via a single-packet system through the Indian Railways E-Procurement System (IREPS) portal. Bidders must comply with Make in India regulations and declare the percentage of local content in their proposals. Joint ventures or consortiums are not permitted to participate in this tender.
If a bank guarantee is provided for bid security, it must be issued by a scheduled commercial bank in India and remain valid for 90 days beyond the 60-day bid validity period. The bidding window opens on April 13, 2026, and closes on April 27, 2026, at 3:00 PM.
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