NLC India plans to lease 3,000 acres of land in Rajasthan for future solar PV projects 
The contract includes land aggregation, site surveys, approvals, and enabling infrastructure 
The company has a green shoe option to increase the land procurement by up to 100% if required 
NLC India Limited has invited bids to arrange 3,000 acres of land on a leasehold basis in Rajasthan for the development of solar PV projects, on behalf of its wholly-owned subsidiary NLC India Renewables Limited (NIRL).  
Although the tender does not mention the planned installed capacity, its stipulated land requirement of 5 acres per MW suggests the 3,000 acres could accommodate approximately 600 MW of solar PV projects. 
According to the tender, the land may comprise one or multiple parcels, with each parcel required to have a minimum area of 500 acres. The lease period must be at least 29 years and 11 months. The land should have a clear title, be free of disputes or encroachments, and be suitable for ground-mounted solar installations.  
Such parcels must also be located within a 50 km radius of the nearest Central Transmission Utility (CTU) pooling substation.  
According to the tender, the proposed sites should not be located in flood-prone areas, river basins, or the Great Indian Bustard (GIB) conservation zone. 
The land should also have a natural ground slope of no more than 20% and should not contain major sand dunes or difficult terrain that could increase construction complexity. 
Additionally, the selected contractor will also be responsible for conducting topographical surveys, facilitating site readiness, and securing all required permits, approvals, and clearances related to the land. 
To qualify, bidders must either have prior experience in arranging at least 300 acres of land for government or private organizations in India or demonstrate the availability of at least 300 acres in Rajasthan supported by documentary evidence. 
The successful bidder will have 9 months from the date of the Letter of Award (LoA) to complete the scope of work. 
The tender is open only to Class-I local suppliers under the Government of India’s Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) policy. This category refers to suppliers or service providers whose goods, services, or works offered for procurement meet the minimum local content requirement. 
NIRL has also retained the option to procure up to an additional 100% of the land requirement under a green shoe option, subject to the fulfillment of tender conditions. 
NLC India launched the call on July 1, 2026. The last date for bid submission is August 1, 2026. 
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