Central Mine Planning and Design Institute (CMPDI), a subsidiary of Coal India, has invited bids for a 10 MW grid-connected solar power project at Lakhanpur, Mahanadi Coalfields. The project, with an estimated cost of Rs 585.2 million, involves design, engineering, procurement, and commissioning, along with a ten-year operation and maintenance period. The last date for bid submissions is December 14, 2024, with opening scheduled for December 16.
Bidders must meet specific experience and financial criteria, including completing similar works, such as the design and commissioning of grid-connected solar projects, and having an average annual turnover of at least 30% of the project’s estimated cost over the last three years. They must also provide an earnest money deposit (EMD) of Rs 5 million and performance security upon contract award. CMPDI previously invited bids for a 13 MW solar project, reinforcing its commitment to expanding renewable energy projects.
The successful bidder will play a key role in the development of Mahanadi Coalfields’ renewable energy infrastructure, contributing to India’s push towards clean energy. The solar project is expected to enhance the region’s energy capacity, support sustainability goals, and potentially reduce the carbon footprint of the area, aligning with national energy policies focused on renewable sources.
