NTPC Renewable Energy Limited Invites Bids for 1 GW Solar Module Supply in Uttar Pradesh

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has announced a tender for the supply of solar photovoltaic (PV) modules for 1 GW of solar projects in Uttar Pradesh. This Domestic Competitive Bidding process is designated for project sites located in Lalitpur and Chitrakoot. Procurement will be conducted through a Single Stage Two Envelope system, comprising Techno-Commercial and Price Bids, followed by a Reverse Auction.

Project Capacity and Block Breakdown

The total project scope comprises a 1000 MW (1 GW) capacity, corresponding to a total DC capacity of 1450 MWp. All supplies must include an additional 1% of modules as spares. The capacity is distributed across three distinct blocks:

Technical and Regulatory Specifications

The tender specifies the following technical requirements based on Crystalline Silicon Technology:

• Module Type: Crystalline Solar PV Bifacial Modules.
• Rating: Minimum nominal rating of 570 Wp.
• Compliance: Modules must be of the “OPEN Category” and listed in the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) List-I published by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE).

Bidder Eligibility Criteria

Bidders must satisfy technical, manufacturing, and financial qualifications to participate:

Technical and Manufacturing Requirements Participants must have manufactured and supplied SPV modules or cells with a cumulative capacity of at least 200 MWp within a consecutive 12-month period during the last five years. This must include at least one individual order of 50 MWp or higher. Additionally, the bidder’s minimum annual manufacturing capacity must be at least equal to their “Total Quoted capacity in MWp x 1.67.”

Financial Requirements

• Turnover: The average annual turnover over the preceding three financial years must not be less than the result of: “Total Quoted capacity in MWp x 0.244 (INR Crore).”
• Net Worth: Bidders must maintain a net worth of at least 100% of their paid-up share capital. Net worth is defined as the sum-total of paid-up share capital and free reserves, excluding revaluation reserves, write-back of depreciation, or amalgamation reserves. Debit balances of the Profit and Loss account and unadjusted miscellaneous expenses must be deducted.
• Bid Security: A security of INR 10 Crore is required for a single block (Lalitpur-1 or 2) and INR 20 Crore for quoting multiple blocks or the full capacity.

Procedural Timeline and Contact Details

Bidding documents are available for a cost of INR 22,500. Interested parties must submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) to obtain authorization to download documents from the ETS portal.

• Bid Submission Deadline: April 27, 2026, at 15:00 IST.
• Bid Opening (Techno-Commercial): April 27, 2026, at 15:30 IST.
• Address: NTPC Renewable Energy Limited, 4th Floor, Renewables Building, NETRA Complex, E-3 Ecotech-II, Udyog Vihar, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, Pin – 201306.
• Contact Emails: nabintripathi@ntpc.co.in / vishaljain@ntpc.co.in.