Amar Infrastructure wins SECI’s BoS tender for 200 MW solar project in MP
Author: PPD Team Date: November 12, 2025
Author: PPD Team Date: November 12, 2025
Amar Infrastructure has secured the Solar Energy Corporation of India’s (SECI) balance of system (BoS) contract for a 200 MW ground-mounted solar photovoltaic (PV) project in Madhya Pradesh. The company quoted approximately Rs 4.39 billion to win the auction.
The scope of work includes design, engineering, and supply of all materials except PV modules. It also covers unloading of owner-supplied modules, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of the project. The contract further includes operation and maintenance services for five years and obtaining all statutory and regulatory approvals necessary for project completion.
SECI had issued the tender on 1 May 2025, with bid submission initially closing on 5 June 2025. The project scope excludes the supply of solar modules, which will be provided by the owner under domestic content requirement (DCR) compliance.
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