Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a Kolkata-based power utility engaged in electricity generation and distribution, has invited bids for a 228 MW (AC) grid-tied fPV at the Konar Dam Reservoir in Jharkhand. The scope has included design, engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, commissioning, and ten years of O&M with all civil, electrical, mechanical, and ancillary works for grid synchronisation. The bidding process is structured as a three-envelope system containing initial bid documents, technical and qualification submissions, and price bids. Bid submissions are scheduled to close on August 18, 2025, following a pre-bid conference that is set for August 11. Financial eligibility has required a minimum net working capital of ₹165.79 crore (~ $1.82 million), an average annual turnover of ₹397.91 crore (~ $4.38 million), and a net worth equal to paid-up share capital. DVC has also stated that entities under NCLT, DRT, or CDR in the last two years are disqualified. The bid security for participation is fixed at ₹9,94,78,308 (~ $10.94 million).
DVC invites bids for 228 MW floating solar in Jharkhand
A tender for a 228 MW fPV at Konar Dam, Jharkhand, has been floated by Damodar Valley Corporation, requiring EPC delivery, grid synchronisation, and decade-long O&M.
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