IndianOil Petronas Private Limited (IPPL), a joint venture between Indian Oil Corporation Limited and PETRONAS, has invited bids for a pilot project to install on-grid solar power systems at selected Auto LPG Dispensing Station (ALDS) outlets in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
The tender, identified by reference number IPPL/HO/S&T/26-27/ALDS SolarPilot/01, will follow a two-bid submission process. Bidders are required to submit their proposals online through the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP).
The tender was opened on September 2, 2026, at 3:00 PM. No tender fee has been specified, while the summary does not mention requirements for an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG).
Key Tender Dates
- Pre-bid query deadline: September 7, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Response to queries: September 8, 2026
- Bid submission deadline: September 10, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Bid opening: September 11, 2026, at 3:00 PM
- Bid validity: 90 days from the date of opening
The selected vendor will have to complete the project within eight weeks from the work order, including solar system installation, commissioning, net-metering and other required electricity board formalities.
Vendors will also be required to apply for necessary statutory approvals within seven days after the site is ready. Warranty coverage will begin following successful completion of the project.
The pilot is intended to increase the use of solar power at IPPL’s ALDS retail outlets in Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The project could also help IPPL evaluate the practical deployment of renewable energy systems at its retail facilities and support potential expansion to other suitable locations.
