Empowering Solar Energy in Uttar Pradesh: LSPDCL Seeks Consultancy Firm for PMU Establishment

Lucknow Solar Power Development Corporation Limited (LSPDCL) is ushering in a new era of renewable energy in Uttar Pradesh. Inviting online bids (e-tenders) for the selection of a consultancy firm, LSPDCL aims to establish a Project Management Unit (PMU) on a retainer-ship basis. The PMU will play a pivotal role in facilitating the execution, implementation, and monitoring of operational and upcoming solar parks/solar power projects across the state.

Overview:

  • The selected consultancy firm will provide comprehensive support, including project formulation, technical and financial appraisals, and ongoing advisory services.
  • With a focus on promoting sustainable energy solutions, LSPDCL seeks to leverage the expertise of the chosen firm to drive the successful implementation of solar energy projects in the region.

Key Details:

  1. RFP No: LSPDCL/1/PMU/2024 (Dated: 20/3/2024)
  2. RFP Document Fee: Rs 29,500/- (inclusive of GST)
  3. Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Rs 10,00,000/-
  4. Pre-Bid Meeting: 3rd April 2024, 12:30 PM (LSPDCL Head Office)
  5. Bid Submission Deadline: 18th April 2024, 6:55 PM
  6. Technical E-Tender Opening: 19th April 2024, 12:30 PM
  7. Venue: UPNEDA Head Office, Vibhuti Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010

Major Technical Eligibility Criteria::

  • The consultancy firm must have experience in establishing at least two long-term Project Management Units (PMUs) or providing Project Management Consultancy services on a retainer-ship basis.
  • These services should have been rendered to Central/State Government Agencies, Utilities, Smart City Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), or Regulatory Commissions in the Renewable Energy or Energy sector over the past six years.

Financial Eligibility:

  • The bidder should demonstrate an overall minimum average annual turnover of Rs 25 Crores in the Power/Renewable Energy sector from professional/consultancy/advisory services in the last three financial years: 2020-2021, 2021-2022, and 2022-2023.
  • Additionally, the bidder must have a positive net worth in the same three financial years.

Detailed tender specifications and submission guidelines are available on LSPDCL/UPNEDA official e-procurement platform. Interested parties are encouraged to participate in this significant initiative.