UPPCL Invites Bids for 10 MW/40MWh Standalone BESS in Mathura

Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Ltd. (UPPCL) has invited bids for the setting up of a project of a 10MW / 40MWh standalone battery energy storage system in Uttar Pradesh at Vrindavan, Mathura.

The last date for submitting the bid for this 10MW / 40MWh standalone battery energy storage system project is December 26, 2022, & bids will be opened on December 27, 2022.

The scope of work of this tender is a selection of battery energy storage system developers ( BESSD) for setting up of 40 MWh (10 MW x 4 hrs) storage system at identified load center in Uttar Pradesh for “on Demand” usage under the tariff- based competitive bidding process. These projects will be set up under the “BOOT” model.

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Each interested bidder will have to pay Rs. 25,000 (+ 18% GST) as a tender document fee, which is non-refundable. Each interested bidder will also have to pay Rs. one lakhs (+ 18% GST) as document processing fees. Each interested bidder will also have to pay Rs. 7,40,000 per MW as an earnest money deposit (EMD). Bidders will have to submit Rs. 3% of the total contract value as performance security within 30 days of receiving a letter of award. 

The bidders must have experience in the same kind of work with setting up a project of a standalone battery energy storage system within the previous five years. The projects must comprise transmission line construction, switchyard/substation bay, design, supply, installation, testing & commissioning, operation, and maintenance.

The minimum average annual financial turnover of the bidder during the last three years should be not less than 5 crores in any two years during the last five financial years from consulting. The net worth of the bidder during the last financial year should be positive.

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The minimum annual turnover for the last three financial years, the requirement for prospective bidders to participate in the bidding process at least shall be calculated as follows:

4.0 Cr. X Capacity in MW bidder is bidding X 0.7 = X Cr. 

The net worth of the bidder during the last financial year shall be positive, wherein the net worth shall be calculated as follows:

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Net Worth = (Equity + Reserves) – (Revaluation reserves+ intangible assets + miscellaneous expenses to the extent not written off + carried forward losses)

Bidders can view/download this UPPCL standalone battery energy storage system tender documents and technical specifications here.