Consultant sought for 500 MW Solar Park in Gujarat

Gujarat State Electricity Corporation (GSECL) has announced a tender inviting bids for the preparation of a detailed feasibility report (DFR) and detailed project report (DPR) for a 500 MW solar park at the Great Rann of Harsad in Banaskantha, Gujarat, India.

The specific details regarding the location will only be revealed upon the successful conclusion of the tender process. The land designated for the solar park is distributed across 5 to 6 parcels within a range of 15 to 20 km.

Interested bidders must submit an INR 5,900 (USD 70.9015) tender fee and an INR 59,160 (USD 710.938) earnest money deposit. Successful bidders should have experience conducting feasibility studies, preparing reports, and developing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for solar parks or ground-mounted solar photovoltaic grid-connected projects. The cumulative experience should demonstrate a minimum capacity of 100 MW, with individual projects of at least 10 MW. Bidders are expected to possess licensed software for energy estimation evaluation and must have a qualified workforce with relevant experience in handling such tasks. The utilization of licensed data sources for energy estimation evaluation is also mandatory. Financial eligibility criteria include a cumulative turnover of at least INR 4.8 million (USD 58,764.1) over the last three financial years and a positive net worth in the last financial year.

The last date for online bid submission is December 26, 2023. More information can be found here.