Development of 37 MW Solar Power Plant in Indore, Madhya Pradesh

This tender, RFP-SOLAR PLANT- CHIKLONDA, issued by the Dir. Gen. Defence Estates, HQ, is an open invitation for bids to develop a 37 MW (approx.) Solar Power Plant at Chiklonda Grass Bir, Tehsil Depalpur, District Indore, Madhya Pradesh. The project will be executed under a comprehensive Design, Build, Finance, Operate, Maintain, and Transfer (DBFOMT) model. The tender is seeking proposals for this significant power generation initiative, categorized under Works, specifically within the Power/Energy Projects/Products sector, with a sub-category of Solar Power Plant. Key financial aspects include an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,57,25,000 (1% of the Tender Value) and a Tender Fee of ₹10,000, both payable to the Defence Estates Officer at Mhow. The tender process involves two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical aspects and Cover 2 for Financial Bids. Critical dates for participation include the document download period from September 23, 2026, 05:30 PM, to October 23, 2026, 05:00 PM, with bid submissions open from September 23, 2026, 06:00 PM, to October 23, 2026, 05:00 PM. Bid opening is scheduled for October 26, 2026, 05:00 PM, at the Defence Estates Office, Mhow Circle, Mhow Cantt. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 6, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the same address. The tender is valid for 180 days from the bid submission closing date. Potential bidders are advised to refer to the detailed tender documents, including the RFP and BOQ, for specific eligibility criteria and technical specifications.