Rural Development Department Bihar High Mast Lighting Octagonal Tower with Solar LED Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The Bihar Rural Development Department invites bids for a High Mast Lighting Octagonal Tower with Solar Based LED Street Light system. The scope includes supply, installation, testing and commissioning, with an option to increase quantity up to 25% and corresponding delivery time adjustments. The project requires on-site installation at the designated consignee site in Bihar, with a focus on solar LED luminaires, octagonal poles, and base plate assemblies. The bid emphasizes turnkey delivery, service escalation, and OEM/dealer participation under local vendor constraints. The procurement hinges on meeting ISO and CE standards, plus robust warranty and support declarations, ensuring reliable solar-powered street lighting for rural infrastructure. The unique combination of solar PV modules, battery storage, wind resistance, and octagonal pole fabrication differentiates this tender from standard lighting procurements, while the ATC mandates specific certifications and local service capabilities.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Category: Octagonal pole with solar LED street lights; includes pole height, luminaire count per pole, and base plate geometry.
• Pole: Octagonal pole sheet thickness; regional wind withstand capacity in m/s; overall pole height (meters).
• Base Plate: Base plate length, width, and thickness in millimeters.
• Solar PV Module: Power output in Wp.
• LED Luminaire: LED rating in watts; performance and efficiency expectations.
• Battery: Capacity in Ah; compatibility with solar array and controller.
• Warranty: Onsite warranty period in years.
• Delivery & scope: Supply, installation, testing and commissioning; address as per requirements; Escalation matrix for service support.
• Standards/Compliance: ISO 9001 (document copies required); CE certificate; ISI/ISI-related or equivalent approvals as applicable to solar lighting components; service capability within the consignee state.
• Other: Self-attested PAN, Aadhaar, GST, Udhyam certificate; vendor must be local (consignee state); Notarized service/warranty declarations; OEM authorization and ITR for last three years.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/financial terms: 25% scope quantity option; delivery time adjusted proportionally with a minimum of 30 days; terms to be adhered as per option clause.
• Documentation: PAN, Aadhaar, GST certificate, Udhyam, bank details with cancelled cheque; declaration of non-blacklisted status; ISO 9001 copy; service/warranty declarations on notary paper; evidence of a functional service centre in the consignee state; character certificate; IT returns for last 3 years; Trade Mark and CE certificates.
• Eligibility: Local vendor participation only; OEM/Bidder must have ISO 9001 and CE; service center in consignee state; a declaration of non-blacklisting; trademark registration; ITR availability.
• Delivery & installation: Onsite delivery and commissioning as per requirements; escalation matrix for service support to be provided by bidder/OEM.
• Warranty & penalties: Onsite warranty terms to be declared; any penalties/LD to be defined within the contract terms; warranty duration to be clearly stated in bid response.
• Contract scope: Bid price to include supply, installation, testing and commissioning; no separate charges for these activities.
• Compliance: All bidders must comply with the buyer's ATC and generic terms; local presence and ongoing service capability are critical.