150 MW Floating Solar PV and Battery Storage Project at Mula Major Dam

The Executive Engineer, Mula Irrigation Division, acting on behalf of CE (WRD) North Maharashtra Region Nashik, invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for the Development, Operation, Maintenance, and Management of a significant 150 MW Floating Solar PV (FSPV) PLUS Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Project. This ambitious project is to be situated on the reservoir surface of the Mula Major Dam, located in Taluka Rahuri, District Ahilyanagar, and will be executed on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis. Key dates for interested parties are as follows: the EOI documents will be available for download from August 20, 2026, at 12:45 PM, with the download facility closing on September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Bidders can commence submission of their EOIs from August 20, 2026, at 12:45 PM, and the submission deadline is strictly set for September 30, 2026, at 5:00 PM. The pre-bid meeting, a crucial forum for clarification and discussion, is scheduled for September 4, 2026, at 12:00 PM, to be held at the Chief Engineer (WRD), North Maharashtra Region, Sinchan Bhavan, Tryambak Road, Nashik. The formal bid opening will take place on October 1, 2026, at 5:00 PM, in Ahilyanagar. Prospective bidders are required to note that the EOI involves a tender fee of ₹12,300, comprising a processing fee of ₹500 and a tender fee of ₹11,800, payable online. While the EMD is set at ₹0.00, bidders must ensure all required documents as per the EOI are submitted through the designated online portal. This project represents a substantial opportunity within the renewable energy sector, focusing on advanced solar and storage solutions for the region.