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Engineering Projects India Seeks EPC Partners for Nationwide Solar Projects Through Empanelment Process

Engineering Projects India (EPI) has issued an expression of interest (EOI) to empanel qualified agencies as joint venture partners, consortium members, associates, or back-end partners for upcoming solar engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) projects to be executed across India.

The empanelment will cover grid-connected solar installations using ground-mounted, rooftop, and floating solar technologies. Projects have been grouped into four capacity categories, ranging from up to 10 MW to above 50 MW, depending on project size and complexity.

Bid Schedule and Commercial Terms

The deadline for bid submission is February 12, 2026, with bids scheduled to be opened on February 13, 2026. Bidders are required to submit an earnest money deposit (EMD) ranging from Rs 200,000 to Rs 1 million, along with a tender document fee between Rs 11,800 and Rs 29,500, inclusive of 18 percent GST, based on the applicable project category.

EPI stated that the empanelment initiative is part of its strategy to expand market presence in infrastructure, industrial, and renewable energy development, with the objective of achieving significant growth in turnover and profitability.

Scope of Work and Eligibility Criteria

The scope of empanelment includes the design, engineering, supply, construction, commissioning, and operation and maintenance of solar projects.

To qualify, bidders must have executed similar works valued between Rs 120 million and Rs 2.40 billion over the past seven years, depending on the capacity category. Financial eligibility requirements include an average annual turnover ranging from Rs 200 million to Rs 2 billion, as well as a net worth of Rs 40 million to Rs 400 million, category-wise.

For joint venture (JV) arrangements, participation is limited to a maximum of two entities. The lead partner must hold at least 51 percent equity, while the other partner must maintain a minimum 20 percent stake in the JV.

Empanelment Duration and Responsibilities

The empanelment will be valid for a period of two years, with the possibility of extension by mutual agreement.

EPI clarified that all responsibilities related to project execution, including liquidated damages, penalties, recoveries, or losses arising from delays, performance shortfalls, or non-compliance, will rest solely with the JV or consortium partners. EPI will not bear liability for such issues once projects are awarded and executed by the empanelled entities.