inkel invites bids for o&m of 15.7 MW solar projects across kerala

INKEL Invites Bids for Operation and Maintenance of 15.7 MW Solar Power Projects in Kerala.

Expert Analysis:

• Bid Invitation: INKEL has invited bids for operating and maintaining 15.7 MW of grid-connected ground-mounted solar projects in Kerala.

• Bid Submission & Contract Details:

  • Bid submission deadline: May 24, 2024; bids will be opened the same day.

  • Participation fee: ₹1,000 (~$12.01) + GST.

  • Contract duration: Two years from the date of site handover.

• Project Locations and Capacities:

  • 600 kW at the 110kV KSEBL Substation Kottiyam, Kollam.

  • 2.25 MW and 0.5 MW at 220kV KSEBL Substation Brahmapuram and KSEBL Land Brahmapuram, Ernakulam.

  • 3 MW and 1.5 MW at 220kV KSEBL Substation Kanjikode and 110kV KSEBL Substation Nenmara, Palakkad.

• Performance and Eligibility Criteria:

  • Minimum performance ratio: 75%.

  • Eligibility criteria:

    • Registered under GST.

    • Experience as a solar PV system integrator, ANERT accredited Urjamitra center, or electrical substation O&M service provider.

    • Experience in operating and maintaining ground-mounted solar projects with HT infrastructure.

• Performance Guarantee and Damages:

  • Performance guarantee: 5% of the yearly O&M contract value.

  • Liquidated damages for outages due to inadequate maintenance not rectified within seven days.

• Recent Tenders:

  • 3.5 MW solar project in Mylatty of Kasaragode district.

  • 2.7 MW grid-connected ground mount solar projects in the state last year.