Rajasthan Electronics & Instruments Limited (REIL) has invited bids for a 5 MW grid-connected rooftop solar photovoltaic power plant project in Jammu & Kashmir. The project, valued at ₹9.80 crore, involves survey, design, supply, erection, testing, commissioning, and five years of comprehensive operation and maintenance of solar power plants on state government buildings. The tender was published on September 16, 2025, and the deadline for bid submission is October 7, 2025.
The bidding process will involve an open domestic tender followed by an e-reverse auction. A pre-bid conference will be held on September 23, 2025, to address queries and provide clarifications. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is set at ₹3,92,000 per MW of quoted capacity, and the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) requirement is 3% of the awarded value.
The tender is open to Class-I local suppliers, and the contract may be split among multiple bidders depending on feasibility. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are exempt from EMD submission but must provide a UDYAM certificate and a bid securing declaration. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a PBG within 21 days of the work contract issuance, which must remain valid for 60 months from the scheduled completion date.
This project is part of the government’s effort to promote renewable energy adoption in Jammu & Kashmir by leveraging rooftop solar on public buildings. The project offers opportunities for solar engineering and service providers to contribute to the state’s green energy goals while ensuring long-term operation and maintenance of installed systems. The tender follows a single-stage two-envelope system, requiring bidders to submit separate technical and financial bids.
The project’s key milestones include the techno-commercial bid opening on October 8, 2025, and the financial bid opening date will be communicated later to eligible bidders. The contract is expected to be completed within a specified timeframe, and the successful bidder will be responsible for ensuring the project’s timely completion and maintenance.
Overall, the project aims to boost renewable energy adoption in Jammu & Kashmir and promote sustainability in the region. The tender provides an opportunity for capable solar engineering and service providers to contribute to the state’s green energy goals and ensure long-term operation and maintenance of installed systems.