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NTPC REL Invites EPC Bids for 900 MW Solar Project in Madhya Pradesh

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has issued a tender for the engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) of a 900 MW solar power project in Mandsaur, Madhya Pradesh. The project will be developed in three phases of 300 MW each.

The deadline for bid submission is May 8, 2026, with bid opening scheduled on the same day. The tender outlines different bid security requirements based on project capacity—Rs 200 million for one or two blocks (300 MW or 600 MW) and Rs 500 million for the full 900 MW capacity.

The scope of work includes end-to-end project execution, covering design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of the solar plants, along with the supply of solar modules. Contractors will also be responsible for comprehensive site preparation activities such as land grading, vegetation clearance, topographical surveys, and geotechnical studies.

Additionally, the project requires the deployment of advanced monitoring and control infrastructure. This includes SCADA systems for remote operations, weather monitoring stations, and grid-compliance equipment such as dynamic reactive power compensation systems and harmonic filters.

Beyond construction, the selected bidder will undertake complete operation and maintenance (O&M) of the project for a period of three years from the commissioning of the full capacity. This includes maintaining all electrical equipment, consumables, and spare parts.

To qualify, bidders must have prior experience in executing grid-connected solar projects with a cumulative installed capacity of at least 40 MW. At least one project should be of 10 MW capacity and must have been operational for a minimum of six months before bid opening.

Alternatively, bidders with experience in executing large-scale industrial projects in sectors such as power, steel, oil and gas, petrochemicals, fertilizers, cement, or mining within the last decade are also eligible, subject to meeting specified criteria.

Financial eligibility requirements vary based on the project size. For a 300 MW block, bidders must demonstrate a minimum project value of Rs 1.92 billion, increasing proportionally to Rs 3.84 billion for 600 MW and Rs 5.76 billion for the full 900 MW capacity. The reference projects must have been operational for at least one year (non-renewable) or six months (renewable).

Bidders are also required to meet financial thresholds, including an average annual turnover over the past three years matching the respective project size criteria, and a net worth equivalent to at least 100% of their paid-up share capital.

This tender represents a significant addition to India’s solar capacity pipeline, reinforcing NTPC REL’s role in advancing large-scale renewable energy development in the country.