GUVNL invites bids for 250 MW wind projects with 250 MW greenshoe

Gujarat Urja Vidyut Nigam Limited (GUVNL) has opened bids for 250 MW of grid-connected wind power capacity under Phase XII of its procurement program.

Bid Structure and Technical Specs

Participants are permitted to tender for installations situated across any region of India, subject to threshold requirements determined by the nature of the grid link. For connections within state boundaries, proposals must reflect a baseline of 10 MW, whereas those spanning state lines need to meet a 50 MW floor. No individual submission can exceed a total of 250 MW.

Regarding technical requirements, all hardware must originate from the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy's Approved List of Models and Manufacturers. Furthermore, developers are obligated to ensure that the facility achieves a capacity utilisation factor of at least 25 per cent on an annual basis.

Financial Terms and Deadlines

GUVNL requires developers to finalize a 25-year power purchase agreement, effective from the planned start of energy delivery, to synchronize fiscal duties with project milestones. Following the execution of this PPA, bidders have a 24-month period to complete facility commissioning. To qualify, developers must demonstrate a net worth of at least Rs 12.7 million per MW and submit an earnest money deposit of Rs 1.3 million per MW. Additionally, a performance bank guarantee of Rs 3.2 million per MW is required once the PPA is signed.

Financial Item	Amount
Minimum Net Worth	Rs 12.7 million per MW
Earnest Money Deposit	Rs 1.3 million per MW
Performance Bank Guarantee	Rs 3.2 million per MW
Bid Processing Fee	Rs 300,000 plus GST
Tender Document Fee	Rs 25,000 plus GST

Online bid submissions are due by November 30, 2026.

Policy Context

• The Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) released the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) Order on 2 January 2019, setting the regulatory foundation for mandatory registration.
• Registration under ALMM is processed on a per-model and per-factory basis after inspections; the ministry holds the power to audit production, examine samples, and delist manufacturers who fail to comply.
• List-I addresses modules, List-II (cells) becomes applicable on 1 June 2026, and List-III (ingots and wafers) activates on 1 June 2028.
• Developers are accountable for wind power projects and their related transmission infrastructure.

Operational and Infrastructure Obligations

Developers must arrange land, secure grid connectivity, and obtain all statutory approvals from central and state authorities. The scope includes installing and maintaining GPS-enabled automatic weather stations, complying with forecasting and scheduling regulations, and meeting cybersecurity requirements. Bidders must pay a bid processing fee of Rs 300,000 plus GST and a tender document fee of Rs 25,000 plus GST. The selection process is competitive, with developers responsible for associated transmission infrastructure to connect projects to central or state transmission utility networks.