Bihar issues RFP for 100 MW Solar PV

Bihar State Power (Holding) Company Limited (BSPHCL) recently issued a RFP inviting eligible bidders to submit proposals for procurement of 100 MW of solar PV power. The projects are to be located in Bihar for which a PPA would be signed for a period of 25 years. Some of the important highlights and dates from the tender have been reproduced below.

  • Last date for submission of proposal – 01/07/2013 (up to 1 PM)
  • Opening of tender – 01/07/2013 (at 3 PM)
  • Last date for sale of RFP documents – 28/06/2013
  • Bid processing fee – Rs. 2 lakhs + taxes
  • EMD – Rs. 20 lakhs per MW
  • PPA enforcement period – 25 years

The tender can be accessed in its entirety here.