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Terra Clean , a IOC Subsidiary Invites Bids for Land, Evacuation, and BoP Package for 275 MW Wind Project

Terra Clean, a subsidiary of Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has issued a tender for the land, power evacuation, and balance of plant (BoP) package for a 275 MW wind project connected to the interstate transmission system (ISTS). Bidders must submit their proposals by February 28, 2025, with bids to be opened on the same day. An earnest money deposit of Rs1.32 Cr is required for participation.

The scope of the project includes procuring land, setting up the power evacuation system, and completing the BoP works for the wind project. Additionally, the contractor will be responsible for operating and maintaining the system for five years. The project is expected to be completed within 14 months from the award date.

Bidders must have experience in one of the following categories in the past seven years: arranging land for wind power projects of a minimum cumulative capacity of 20 MW (with at least one project of 10 MW), arranging land for grid-connected renewable energy projects (wind or solar), or working on infrastructure projects with a minimum of 70 acres of land. They must also have experience in obtaining technical feasibility approval for power evacuation through state or central transmission utilities.

Further, bidders must have executed at least one electrical substation with a voltage level of at least 220 kV, including equipment such as 220 kV circuit breakers and power transformers. The substation should have been operational for at least six months if related to renewable energy projects.

In addition to power evacuation experience, bidders must demonstrate success in executing BoP works for grid-connected renewable energy projects, having completed similar work with a minimum cumulative capacity of 20 MW, with at least one project having a 10 MW capacity. Bidders must also have EPC work experience in industrial/logistics/warehousing/infrastructure projects, with a minimum completed value of Rs159 Cr for three projects.

The eligibility criteria further specify that bidders must have a minimum annual turnover of Rs272 Cr over the last five financial years.