Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), a public enterprise under the Government of India, has issued a tender for the design, development and implementation of an electricity trading software platform. The contract also includes the provision of dedicated personnel and five-year maintenance services to support trading operations at its New Delhi headquarters.
An online bidding process through GeM platform
The entire bidding process will be conducted digitally and exclusively through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform, in line with India’s central e-procurement procedures. Interested companies must also submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) in physical form to SECI’s registered office before the deadline stated in the official tender documents.
The contract will follow a single-stage, two-envelope process comprising technical and financial proposals. Eligibility requirements include proven software engineering capabilities for the power sector, supply of qualified personnel, and the ability to ensure continuous technical support.
A project focused on operational continuity and system security
The selected contractor must deliver uninterrupted services as outlined in SECI’s specifications. This includes deploying a secure, reliable, and scalable platform capable of meeting the operational demands of India’s power trading market. The contract also mandates full software performance management and human resource deployment.
All bidding documents, including eligibility criteria, technical specifications and contract terms, are accessible on the GeM portal and official government websites. However, only the version downloaded from GeM is valid for participation in the tender.
Mandatory registration and bidder responsibility
Companies must be registered on the GeM platform to be eligible. SECI disclaims responsibility for any uploading errors or procedural issues, making it the sole duty of bidders to familiarise themselves with GeM’s processes.
All proposals must be submitted online before the stated deadline. Any bid missing the required processing fees or EMD will be rejected without technical review. The awarded contractor must also provide performance securities following receipt of the official contract notification.
