Maharashtra: NTPC REL Issues Tender For 672 MW Wind Projects

In an effort to expand Maharashtra's wind energy capacity beyond the current 5,279.08 MW, NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has invited bids for the installation of wind turbine generators (WTGs) in the state. Through this tender, NTPC's renewable energy arm aims for the bidder to undertake EPC activities for a 672 MW (224 WTG) ISTS-connected wind project in Solapur, Maharashtra. The deadline for bid submission is March 7, 2025.

Scope of Work

NTPC REL’s tender specifies that the selected bidder must undertake EPC activities and use RLMM-listed wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a rating of 3.0 MW or higher within the wind farm. The bidder is required to install the offered WTGs along with control panels, SCADA systems, controls, and system software. Additionally, the bidder must handle the detailed design, engineering, supply, erection, testing, and commissioning of unit substations (USS) associated with each WTG, along with the necessary electrical works for grid integration.

Eligibility Criteria

Bidders must meet specific technical and financial requirements. The tender stated, "The bidder should be a manufacturer of an approved Wind Turbine Generator (WTG) model with a minimum rating of 3000 kW, listed in the latest RLMM (Revised List of Models and Manufacturers) issued by MNRE before the date of the techno-commercial bid opening."

Additionally, the bidder must meet certain financial criteria. According to the tender, the bidder's average annual turnover over the last three financial years should not be less than, Rs. 105.6 lakh × Quoted Capacity (MW) as of the date of the techno-commercial bid opening.

NTPC REL’s tender specifies that the selected bidder must undertake EPC activities and use RLMM-listed wind turbine generators (WTGs) with a rating of 3.0 MW or higher within the wind farm. Additionally, the bidder must handle the construction and commissioning of unit substations (USS) associated with each WTG, along with the necessary electrical works for grid integration.