SJVN Green Energy Floats 1 GW Solar EPC Tender Across Punjab and Rajasthan

SJVN Green Energy Limited (SGEL), a Navratna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE) and wholly-owned subsidiary of SJVN Limited, has invited bids for the development of 1,000 MWac of grid-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects. The projects are to be established in the states of Punjab and Rajasthan. The final deadline for bid submission is set for September 16, 2026.

Tender Structure and Capacity Allocation

The tender is organized into a modular framework, dividing the total 1,000 MWac capacity into four units of 250 MWac each. Bidders must identify these projects sequentially as Project-1, Project-2, Project-3, and Project-4.

Contractors may submit bids for the following capacity options:

250 MW
500 MW
750 MW
1,000 MW

Each 250 MWac project unit utilizes a “Two-Part” equipment supply model to streamline procurement:

Part A (100 MWac): The contractor is responsible for the complete supply of all solar PV modules and necessary balance-of-system equipment.
Part B (150 MWac): SGEL will provide the solar PV modules free of cost. These will be issued to the contractor from designated storage locations in Kutch (Gujarat), Nanded (Maharashtra), and Hoshiarpur and SBS Nagar (Punjab). The contractor is responsible for the transportation, insurance, and installation of these modules, along with the supply of all remaining equipment.

Land Acquisition and Infrastructure Scope

The procurement follows an “EPC-with-land” model. The contractor is required to identify and arrange the necessary land via a long-term lease agreement of at least 28 years, establishing legally valid rights in favor of SGEL.

A critical technical requirement of this tender involves power evacuation. Irrespective of whether the solar plants are physically located in Punjab or Rajasthan, the contractor must arrange and maintain connectivity specifically with the Punjab State Transmission Utility (STU) network. This includes all grid-integration studies, right-of-way clearances, and the construction of transmission lines and substations to the interconnection point.

The comprehensive scope of work includes:

Design and engineering of the PV plants.
Civil works and electrical manufacturing, testing, and procurement.
Installation, erection, and commissioning.
Performance demonstration and operational acceptance.
Comprehensive Operation and Maintenance (O&M) for a period of five years, which explicitly includes the power evacuation system and all associated metering points.

Financial and Technical Eligibility Criteria

Prospective bidders must demonstrate specific financial and technical qualifications to participate. These requirements scale according to the aggregate capacity offered.

Contractor Eligibility Requirements

Criteria	Requirement Detail
Tender Document Fee	₹5,000 plus 18% GST (Non-refundable)
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)	₹10 lakh per MWac of offered capacity
Average Annual Turnover	Minimum ₹1.50 crore per MWac over the last three financial years
Working Capital	Minimum ₹86 lakh per MWac for Financial Year 2025-26
Technical Experience	Completion of three 100 MW, two 125 MW, or one 200 MW project(s) in the last seven years; qualifying projects must have been operational for at least six months.

Additionally, the bidder’s net worth must be positive for Financial Year 2025-26 and for at least two of the preceding three financial years.

Bidding Timeline and Process

SGEL will utilize a single-stage, two-envelope bidding system (techno-commercial and price bids), followed by an e-Reverse Auction (e-RA) to determine final awardees.

Document Download Window: August 19, 2026, to September 15, 2026 (until 12:00 hours)
Pre-bid Meeting: September 2, 2026 (11:30 hours, Hybrid mode in Shimla)
Bid Submission Deadline: September 16, 2026, at 14:00 hours
Techno-Commercial Bid Opening: September 16, 2026, at 15:00 hours

Here are the official links from the sources for the 1,000 MW solar EPC tender:

Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) Document: You can access the official tender notice PDF directly via this SJVN 1,000 MW Solar EPC Notice Inviting Tender (NIT).
Bidding Portal: Bidders can register and participate in the electronic bidding process on the SJVN E-Procurement Portal.

Off-take and Strategic Context

The power generated from these 1,000 MWac installations will be purchased by the Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL). This tender serves as a primary execution phase of a larger 1,200 MW solar power agreement previously signed between SGEL and PSPCL.

The next immediate milestone for interested contractors is the hybrid pre-bid meeting, which will facilitate technical clarifications at the SJVN corporate headquarters in Shimla in early September.