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The Department of Atomic Energy is soliciting bids for the operation and maintenance of a 12 MW solar power project located at its heavy water plant in Manuguru, Hyderabad. The deadline for bid submissions is March 18, 2026, with bid openings scheduled for March 25.

Bidders must provide an earnest money deposit of ₹458,960, a performance bank guarantee of 5%, and a security deposit of 2.5% of the tendered amount. The estimated project value is ₹22.95 million, with a maintenance period of 24 months. The scope includes supply of spares, preventive maintenance, and power injection to the 6.6 kV east substation grid.