NTPC REL floats tender for BoS package for 1 GW of solar power projects

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has floated a tender inviting bids for a balance of system (BoS) package with land for up to 1 GW of inter-state transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar power projects to be set up anywhere across India.

The scope of work includes identification, acquisition, and transfer of ownership or lease of land in favour of NTPC REL. The successful bidders will have to undertake the responsibility of design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, packaging, forwarding, transporting, unloading, storage, installation, testing, and commissioning of solar projects, excluding solar modules supply.After commissioning,they must provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for three years, including switchyard and power evacuation systems until the interconnecting grid substation. The last date to submit bids is February 3, 2022.