West Bengal Renewable Energy Development Agency (WBREDA) has issued several tenders for the expansion of solar in the state, with the latest tender calling for the development of 7 MW of grid-connected solar PV power projects in Durgapur. The projects are to be developed on a turnkey basis.

The brief scope of work includes the supply, design, engineering, manufacturing, installation, and commissioning of the project. A bidder will also have to provide operations and maintenance (O&M) for a period of five years. The last date for bid submissions is April 10, 2019. The techno-commercial bids will open on April 17, 2019.

The estimated cost of the project is ?328.7million (~$4.80 million). A bidder will get a year to complete the project. A bidder should have a minimum average annual turnover of 30 percent of the estimated project cost in the last three financial years.