Bids invited for the development of transmissions systems at the 1.5 GW Rewa solar park

Rewa Ultra Mega Solar Limited has floated a tender inviting developers to set up transmission systems for a 1.5 GW solar park in Madhya Pradesh. Developers will be required to undertake the design, manufacturing, procurement, subcontracting, delivery, construction, installation, supply of spares, and completion of works. The project must be commissioned within 480 days of the contract being awarded. The eligibility criteria for bidders include the construction of at least one substation with at least four air-insulated switchgear circuit breakers and 220 kV bays in the past seven years. In addition to having a positive net worth, bidders must have had a minimum average turnover of Rs 2.94 billion in at least three of the past five financial years. Further, they must have liquid assets or access to credit facilities for a minimum of Rs 490 million. Prospective bidders need to submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 44.45 million and the last date for bid submission is February 4, 2021.