RUMSL invites bids to Develop the transmission system for 1.5 GW of projects in solar park in Madhya Pradesh.

Interested bidders are expected to make an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ?44.45 million (~$609,848). The deadline for submitting bids is February 4, 2020. The scope of work includes the design, manufacturing, procurement, subcontracting (if needed), delivery, construction, installation, and completion of the work, along with the supply of any spares, if necessary. The project and equipment must be shipped, installed, and completed within 480 days.

To be eligible to participate in the competitive bidding process, applicants should have constructed at least one substation with a minimum of four air insulated switchgear (AIS) circuit breaker equipped 220 kV bays in the last seven years. These bays must be operational as of February 4, 2020, when the bids will be opened.

Bidders must have had a minimum annual average turnover of ?2.94 billion (~$40.3 million) in at least three of the last five financial years. Their net worth over the last three years should have been positive. They must also have liquid assets or access to credit facilities for at least ?490 million (~$6.7 million).