UPNEDA Floats Tender for 6,000 Solar Lighting Systems Across Uttar Pradesh

UPNEDA Floats Tender for 6,000 Solar Lighting Systems Across Uttar Pradesh Photograph: (Archive)

The Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA) has invited bids for the supply, installation, testing and commissioning of 6,000 solar-powered lighting systems across multiple districts of the state, in a tender valued at nearly Rs 96 crore.

According to the tender document, UPNEDA plans to deploy 5,000 solar street lighting systems equipped with remote monitoring systems (RMS) and 1,000 solar high-mast lighting systems, with an estimated project cost of Rs 85.97 crore and Rs 10.33 crore, respectively, inclusive of GST.

The projects will be executed under a comprehensive model that includes supply, installation and five years of operation and maintenance (O&M), aimed at improving lighting infrastructure in rural and public areas while promoting renewable energy adoption across the state.

Interested bidders can submit proposals through UPNEDA's e-tender portal, with bid submissions scheduled to close on July 3,

Technical bids are slated to be opened on July 4, while financial bids of technically qualified bidders will be opened subsequently.

The tender requires participating firms to have prior experience in supplying and installing solar lighting systems for government or institutional projects. Bidders must also demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least 30% of the tender value during the previous five financial years and maintain a positive net worth.

As per the technical specifications, the solar high-mast systems will be based on PV modules, lithium ferro phosphate (LiFePO4) battery storage and LED luminaires integrated with remote monitoring capabilities. The systems are expected to support autonomous operation and enable real-time performance tracking through GSM/GPRS-based communication platforms.

The selected contractor will be responsible for installation, commissioning and maintenance of the systems for five years after project completion. UPNEDA has also mandated service support mechanisms, including repair and restoration of faulty systems within prescribed timelines during the O&M period.

The latest procurement forms part of Uttar Pradesh's broader efforts to expand decentralized solar infrastructure and deploy clean-energy-powered public lighting systems across urban and rural locations.