NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of NTPC Green Energy Limited, has officially Launched a major tender for the massive supply of PV module for its 1.2 GW of solar power Projects. This large-scale procurement is the key part of the development of the Khavda RE park-south Block situated in Gujarat’s Rann of Kutch.

Key Details of the Project

The tender uses a single-stage, two-envelope method (Techno-Commercial and Price Bid) and is organised under domestic competitive bidding.

The total procurement is divided into four distinct blocks—S1, S2, S3, and S4—with a combined DC capacity reaching approximately 1575.6 MWp including spares.

Block S1: 325 MWp (328.25 MWp total).
Blocks S2 & S3: 390 MWp each (393.90 MWp total per block).
Block S4: 455 MWp (459.55 MWp total).

Scope of Work

The scope of work is comprehensive, encompassing the manufacturing, packing, forwarding, transportation, and supply of high-efficiency Crystalline Solar PV Bifacial Modules.

Block S1 requires strict ALMM List-I compliance
Blocks S2, S3, and S4 can utilize modules from either ALMM List-I or List-II

Bidding Timeline and Financial Requirements

Prospective bidders must adhere to a tight schedule, with the bidding documents becoming available for download starting May 13, 2026.

Pre-Bid Conference: May 14, 2026.
Bid Submission Deadline: May 22, 2026, at 15:00 IST.
Technical Bid Opening: May 22, 2026, at 15:30 IST.

The bid security requirements are significant, scaling with the capacity quoted. For a single block like S1, the security is set at ₹5 crore, while a bidder quoting for the full 1575.6 MWp capacity must provide a bid security of ₹50 crore.

Qualification Criteria for the bidders

In order to be eligible for the NTPC Solar Module Tender:

The Bidders must show that they have produced and supplied at least 200 MWp of solar modules or cells in a 12-month period within the previous five years.

In terms of finances, the average yearly turnover over the previous three years must reach a certain level determined by the blocks specified (for example, Block S1 is computed at MWp x 0.2155 INR Crore).

Additionally, the bidder’s net worth must not be less than 100% of their paid-up share capital as of the last day of the preceding financial year.