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 Here’s a comprehensive update on Green Hydrogen tenders in India as of 2025: ✅ 1. Overall Tender Landscape Total tenders in 2025 : 465 live tenders for green hydrogen projects across India, including production plants, transmission systems, and infrastructure development. (Source: TenderDetail ) ✅ 2. Key Government Initiatives National Green Hydrogen Mission (NGHM) : Launched in Jan 2023 with an outlay of ₹19,744 crore. Target: 5 million metric tonnes per annum (MMTPA) by 2030. Incentives under SIGHT Scheme : Mode-1 Tranche-I : 4.12 lakh tonnes/year awarded to 10 companies. Electrolyser manufacturing : 1,500 MW/year capacity awarded to 8 companies. Subsidy: ₹50/kg (Year 1), ₹40/kg (Year 2), ₹30/kg (Year 3). (Source: PIB ) [pib.gov.in] ✅ 3. Major Auctions & Winners Second Auction under SIGHT (Jan 2025) : Capacity: 450,000 tonnes/year . Winners: Reliance Green Hydrogen, L&T Energy, Waaree Clean Energy, AM Green , Oriana Power (lowest incentive ...

 Here’s a comprehensive summary of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) tenders in India from 2023 to 2025 , including capacity, location, tendering authority, due dates, and tariff results where available : ✅ BESS Tenders in India (2023–2025) Tender Name / Authority Capacity (MW / MWh) Location Due Date Tender Type Tariff / Bid Result Rodrigues Island Project (PSU) 2 × 1 MW / 2 MWh Delhi Oct 24, 2025 EPC Refer Document [tenderdetail.com] KSEBL Standalone BESS 250 MW / 500 MWh Kerala Nov 11, 2025 Tariff-based Global Competitive Bidding Refer Document [tenderdetail.com] Multi-State Tender 250 MW × 4 hrs (1,000 MWh) Multi-State Oct 30, 2025 Tariff-based Refer Document [tenderdetail.com] Jharkhand Load Flow Study Feasibility Study Ranchi Nov 3, 2025 Consultancy ₹6.30 Crore [tenderdetail.com] West Bengal Goaltore Project 250 MW / 1,000 MWh (+ Green Shoe Option) Paschim Midnapore Nov 14, 2025 Tariff-...

 A  Bid Evaluation Matrix  is a structured tool used to assess and compare bids from suppliers or contractors based on predefined criteria. It helps ensure transparency, consistency, and objectivity in procurement decisions. Here’s a simple example of a Bid Evaluation Matrix might look like: Criteria Weight (%) Bidder A Bidder B Bidder C Price 40% 8 9 7 Technical Capability 25% 7 8 9 Experience 15% 9 7 8 Delivery Time 10% 8 9 7 After-Sales Support 10% 7 8 9 Total Score 100% 7.85 8.25 7.85 How It Works: Each criterion is assigned a weight based on its importance. Bidders are scored (e.g....

A  Success Fee  is a  contingent payment  made to a financial advisor, consultant, investment banker, or intermediary  only if a specific transaction or project outcome is successfully achieved . It’s a performance-based compensation model widely used in financial proposals, consulting projects, mergers & acquisitions, and fundraising activities. 🔍 Key Features of a Success Fee: Contingent on Results : The fee is paid  only if the agreed-upon outcome is achieved —e.g., closing a deal, raising funds, or meeting performance targets. Performance-Based : It aligns the interests of the service provider with the client, incentivizing optimal results. Common Use Cases : Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) : A percentage of the deal value (e.g., 1–5%) Fundraising (VC/PE) : Paid when capital is successfully raised Debt Syndication : Paid after successful loan disbursement. Restructuring/IBC : Paid upon ...

EMD (Earnest Money Deposit) is a refundable security deposit submitted by bidders during tendering to demonstrate their seriousness and financial commitment to execute the contract if awarded. It acts as a safeguard for the tendering authority against non-serious or defaulting bidders. 🔹 Different Forms of EMD EMD can be submitted in various forms: Demand Draft (DD) Bank Guarantee (BG) Fixed Deposit Receipt (FDR) Online Transfer (RTGS/NEFT/UPI) Insurance Surety Bonds (in select tenders) 🔹 Validity of EMD The validity of EMD must match or exceed the bid validity period specified in the tender. If the EMD is insufficient in amount or duration, the bid is disqualified. Typically, EMD is valid for 90 to 180 days depending on the tender. 🔹 Usage in Power Sector Tenders In power sector tenders (including BESS, solar, wind, hydrogen): EMD ensures only serious bidders participate. It is forfeited if th...