The Southern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh (APSPDCL) has invited bids for a 93.2 MW grid-connected rooftop solar tender in the Kuppam Rural Electric Cooperative Society (KRECS) jurisdiction. Aimed at domestic consumers under the PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, the submission deadline is May 28, 2026.
Project Framework and Beneficiary Focus
The tender is structured under a utility-led aggregation capital expenditure (CAPEX) model. Unlike traditional rooftop installations, this framework dictates that the utility—rather than the domestic consumer—retains ownership of the solar photovoltaic (PV) systems.
The initiative specifically targets residential households within the KRECS operational area. This project serves as a localized implementation of the national PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana, a flagship scheme designed to provide free electricity to households by solarizing 10 million homes across India. In alignment with state-wide policies, no single bidder may be awarded more than 25% of the total capacity under the broader aggregation framework.
Technical and Operational Requirements
Contractors are responsible for the full lifecycle of the installation, from engineering to long-term maintenance. All components must adhere to the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) to ensure policy compliance.
| Parameter | Details |
| Total Capacity | 93.2 MW |
| Scope of Work | Design, engineering, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning |
| Commissioning Timeline | Within 6 months from the issuance of the Letter of Award (LOA) |
| Operation & Maintenance (O&M) | 5 years from the date of commissioning |
| Capacity Utilization Factor (CUF) | Minimum 17% required |
| Equipment Standards | Mandatory use of indigenously manufactured PV cells and modules (ALMM List I and II) |
Financial Provisions and Central Assistance
The financial architecture of the tender leverages central subsidies and requires specific security deposits for vendor qualification:
- Central Financial Assistance (CFA): Eligible residential projects under the PM Surya Ghar scheme can receive CFA covering up to 60% of the project cost.
- Non-Refundable Processing Fee: Bidders must pay ₹29,500 (inclusive of 18% GST) via the AP e-Procurement portal.
- Empanelment Security: A deposit of ₹50,000 is required as part of the prerequisite empanelment process with the New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP).
- Performance Security: Successful bidders must furnish performance security as per APSPDCL standards to guarantee O&M compliance and system performance over the five-year contract period.
Bidder Eligibility and Technical Experience
To participate in the 93.2 MW tender, bidders must first be empanelled as registered vendors with Andhra Pradesh DISCOMs. The empanelment window, which serves as a mandatory prerequisite, closed on April 22, 2026. Eligibility is based on the following criteria:
- Technical Experience: Proven track record in the design, supply, and commissioning of grid-connected solar plants.
- Cumulative Installation (Last 3 Years): Depending on the bid category, experience ranges from 50 kWp cumulative (for 1-10 kWp projects) to 500 kWp cumulative (for projects above 100 kWp).
- Financial Standing (Period 2023-26):
- 1 to 10 kWp: Minimum average annual turnover of ₹50 Lakhs or net worth of ₹1.00 crore as of March 31, 2026.
- 11 to 100 kWp: Minimum average annual turnover of ₹1.00 crore or net worth of ₹2.00 crores.
- Above 100 kWp: Minimum average annual turnover of ₹2.00 crores or net worth of ₹5.00 crores.
Submission Timeline
Bids for the 93.2 MW KRECS project must be submitted electronically through the AP e-Procurement portal no later than May 28, 2026.
- Submission Portal: https://tender.apeprocurement.gov.in
- Technical Authority: New & Renewable Energy Development Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (NREDCAP).
- Official Address: VC & Managing Director, NREDCAP, #12-464/5/1, River Oaks Apartments, CSR Kalyana Mandapam Road, Tadepalli, Guntur District – 522 501.
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