This is in reference to the RfS for “Selection of Solar Project Developers for setting up of 3850 kW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO mode through Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (RTSPV-Tranche-I)” issued by SECI.

Pre-bid meeting for the RfS has been scheduled as per following details:

Date & Time: 03.07.2025 at 02:30 PM (IST).

Mode of meeting: Online mode

Pre-bid meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetupjoin/19%3aXTet8N6xkE_6eHvy05IhHjREk102bgbYd2exX2o3pU1%40thread.tacv2/1750841267039?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a22a24b3e19-3a1f4c61-9f1e-cace38462ab7%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225164b124-35cd-46f3-97d9-6f9cc331e98c%22%7d

The online meeting will be conducted through video-conferencing on the Microsoft Teams Platform.

Invitations for the meeting will be sent out on 02.07.2025.

If you have any queries, please contact us at abhisekhsri@seci.co.in or swapnil.gandhi@seci.co.in.

Prospective bidders are requested to remain updated for any notices/ amendments/ clarifications etc. to the NIT documents through the websites www.seci.co.in and https://www.bharat-electronictender.com as no separate notification will be issued.

Tender Search Code (TSC) for the NIT in ISN-ETS: SECI-2025-TN000013

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## **SECI Tender for 500 MW Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy (FDRE) with Storage**

**Issued by:** Solar Energy Corporation of India Ltd. (SECI)
**Tender No.:** SECI/FDRE/500MW/2025
**Mode:** Tariff-based competitive bidding under e-reverse auction
**Date:** 2025

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### **Objective**

SECI invites bids for **Selection of Developers** to supply **500 MW of Firm & Dispatchable Renewable Energy** with Energy Storage Solutions, on a **build-own-operate** basis, to be connected to the ISTS (Inter-State Transmission System). The power will be supplied to SECI, which will sell it to buying utilities under long-term PPAs.

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### **Key Features**

* **Project Capacity:** 500 MW (minimum individual project: 50 MW; maximum by single bidder: 250 MW).
* **Storage Requirement:** Minimum 6 hours of continuous discharge at full contracted capacity.
* **Contract Period:** 25 years from SCOD.
* **Delivery Point:** ISTS substation (designated by CTUIL).
* **Tariff Structure:** Fixed tariff for the full term; discovered via e-reverse auction.

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### **Important Dates**

* **Bid Document Download:** From tender publication till bid deadline.
* **Pre-bid Meeting:** As per NIT schedule.
* **Bid Submission Deadline:** As specified in the tender portal.
* **Bid Opening:** Technical bid followed by financial bid for qualified bidders.

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### **Eligibility Criteria**

1. **Technical:**

* Experience in developing/supplying renewable energy projects and/or storage systems.
* Past execution of projects meeting specified MW/MWh thresholds.
2. **Financial:**

* Net worth ≥ 20% of total project cost.
* Minimum annual turnover and internal resource generation requirements.
3. **Consortiums:** Allowed, with one lead member having ≥ 51% equity in SPV.

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### **Bid Security & Performance Guarantee**

* **EMD:** INR 11.5 lakh/MW in the form of BG or payment.
* **Performance Bank Guarantee:** INR 35 lakh/MW to be furnished within a set period post-LOA.

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### **Scope of Work**

* Design, engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and O\&M of renewable energy plants with integrated storage.
* Must ensure **firm and dispatchable supply profile** as per SECI requirements, including:

* Peak and off-peak supply obligations.
* Scheduling & forecasting per CERC/SLDC guidelines.
* Compliance with grid codes and metering protocols.

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### **Tariff & Payment**

* Single fixed tariff for 25 years; discovered through e-reverse auction.
* Payment by SECI under back-to-back arrangement with buying utilities.
* Payment security mechanism includes LCs and Payment Security Fund.

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### **Penalty & Compensation**

* Delay in commissioning: Liquidated damages per MW per day.
* Under-supply: Compensation linked to deviation from committed supply profile.

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### **Other Key Conditions**

* Change in Law provisions as per standard PPA terms.
* Force Majeure clauses covering natural calamities, war, etc.
* Early commissioning allowed but tariff period starts from SCOD.
* Energy accounting and settlement as per applicable CERC/SLDC rules.

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For more information please see below link:

This is in reference to the RfS for “Selection of Solar Project Developers for setting up of 3850 kW Grid-Connected Rooftop Solar PV Projects under RESCO mode through Tariff-based Competitive Bidding (RTSPV-Tranche-I)” issued by SECI.

Pre-bid meeting for the RfS has been scheduled as per following details:

Date & Time: 03.07.2025 at 02:30 PM (IST).
Mode of meeting: Online mode

Pre-bid meeting link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3aXTet8N6xkE_6eHvy05IhHjREk102bgbYd2exX2o-3pU1%40thread.tacv2/1750841267039?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a24b3e19-3a1f-4c61-9f1e-cace38462ab7%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225164b124-35cd-46f3-97d9-6f9cc331e98c%22%7d

The online meeting will be conducted through video-conferencing on the Microsoft Teams Platform.

Invitations for the meeting will be sent out on 02.07.2025.

If you have any queries, please contact us at abhisekhsri@seci.co.in or swapnil.gandhi@seci.co.in.

Prospective bidders are requested to remain updated for any notices/ amendments/ clarifications etc. to the NIT documents through the websites www.seci.co.in and https://www.bharat-electronictender.com as no separate notification will be issued.

Tender Search Code (TSC) for the NIT in ISN-ETS: SECI-2025-TN000013

Pre-bid meeting for the RfS has been scheduled as per following details:

Date & Time: 10.07.2025 at 02:30 PM (IST).

Mode of meeting: Hybrid mode (Online-Offline mode)

Venue for the Pre-bid meeting:

Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited,
Board Room, 1st Floor, NBCC Office Block Tower-4,
East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi – 110 023.

The online meeting will be conducted through video-conferencing on the Microsoft Teams Platform.

Invitations for the meeting will be sent out on 09.07.2025.

Prospective bidders interested in participating in the meeting are requested to fill out the following Google Form: https://forms.gle/PBmzifkYtP5DjyPw8

If you have any queries, please contact us at jayansh.gaur@seci.co.in or swapnil.gandhi@seci.co.in.

Prospective bidders are requested to remain updated for any notices/ amendments/ clarifications etc. to the NIT documents through the websites www.seci.co.in and https://www.bharat-electronictender.com as no separate notification will be issued.

Tender Search Code (TSC) for the NIT in ISN-ETS: SECI-2025-TN000012

For more information please see below link:

The detailed RfS document has been uploaded to https://www.bharat-electronictender.com (Only viewed on Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.x or above browser) and under the “Tenders” Section on SECI’s Website www.seci.co.in. Prospective bidders are requested to refer to ISN-ETS and SECI websites for details.

Date of pre-bid meeting: 18th February, 2025 (11:00 AM IST)

Last date of bid submission: 17th March, 2025 (6:00 PM IST).

Prospective bidders are requested to remain updated for any notices/ amendments/ clarifications etc. to the RfS documents through the websites www.seci.co.in and https://www.bharat-electronictender.com as no separate notification will be issued.

Tender Search Code (TSC) for the RfS in ISN-ETS: SECI-2025-TN000002

Date & time of Envelope-II opening: 17.01.2025 (Friday) at 03:00 PM (IST)

Mode of Envelope-II opening: Hybrid Mode (Offline and Online Mode)

Venue: Bhaskar Room, SECI Office, 6th Floor, Plate-B, NBCC Office Block Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi-110023

Microsoft Teams link: https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3aXTet8N6xkE_6eHvy05IhHjREk102bgbYd2exX2o-3pU1%40thread.tacv2/1736923887004?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%22a24b3e19-3a1f-4c61-9f1e-cace38462ab7%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%225164b124-35cd-46f3-97d9-6f9cc331e98c%22%7d

Location of Substation Site Visit and Pre-bid Meeting: https://maps.app.goo.gl/DECTeWW91QdgrP6M8

Date of Substation Site Visit: 09.01.2025

Contact Details for Substation Site Visit: Ranjith Lal (9496011377) [Assistant Executive Engineer (Mylatti s/s)]

Name of the Substation and Pre-bid meeting Venue: 220 kV Substation Mylatti, Kerala- 671 318

Date and time of Pre-bid meeting: 10.01.2024 (11:00 AM IST)

Mode of Pre-bid meeting: Offline Mode Only

Prospective bidders interested in visiting the Substation Site and participating in the pre-bid meeting are required to register themselves by mailing their names and organization details to biblesh@seci.co.in (Sh. Biblesh Meena, Manager, SECI, +91-7827683435).