International Competitive Bidding
Saudi Arabia — EPC Turnkey Contract for a 350 MWp Solar PV Plant with 150 MWh Battery Energy Storage (Red Sea Coast)
350 MWp / 150 MWh
PV & BESS Capacity
Tabuk Province, Saudi Arabia
Country
Turnkey EPC contract
Contract Model
2026-10-30 14:00
Bid Deadline (AST)
01Project Overview
Project Name
EPC turnkey contract for a 350 MWp solar PV plant with 150 MWh BESS on the Red Sea coast
Tender Reference
MEA/PV/2026-01
Country
Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Tabuk Province (Red Sea Economic Zone)
Project Type
Renewable generation (integrated solar PV + battery storage)
Installed Capacity
350 MWp DC / 300 MWac; BESS 150 MWh / 75 MW (2-hour)
Procurement Method
International competitive bidding with post-qualification
Employer
Al Noor Renewables Development Co. (SPV)
Tender Agent
Gulf Energy Tender Services
Funding Source
30% sponsor equity + 70% syndicated project finance
Contract Type
Lump-sum turnkey EPC including 2-year warranty-period O&M support
Duration
18 months from Notice to Proceed to full commercial operation
Bid Language & Currency
English bid documents, USD denominated
Consortium
Permitted; the EPC contractor must act as consortium leader
02Project Background
Saudi Vision 2030 targets 50% of electricity from renewables by 2030, with solar PV and storage as the core delivery route. The project is located in the Red Sea Economic Zone, supplying clean power to the new city and its industrial loads while providing peaking capacity and enabling renewable curtailment relief for the grid.
Land allocation, grid connection consent and environmental permits are in place. The works are procured as a single design–supply–construct–commission–energise package. Contractors must demonstrate GW-scale integrated PV and electrochemical storage delivery capability and commit to local content (IKTVA).
03Scope of Work & Technical Specifications
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Scope of Work | Detailed design, equipment supply, civil works, installation and commissioning, grid connection tests, training and 2-year warranty support |
| PV Modules | N-type bifacial glass-glass modules ≥ 620 Wp, efficiency ≥ 22.5%, 25-year linear performance warranty |
| Mounting Structure | Single-axis trackers, sand-proof design, survival wind speed ≥ 45 m/s, 25-year structural warranty |
| Inverters | String inverters ≥ 300 MWac, max. efficiency ≥ 98.5%, with active and reactive power control |
| Battery Energy Storage | LFP liquid-cooled containerised system, 150 MWh / 75 MW, ≥ 6,000 cycles @90% DoD, incl. PCS, EMS and BMS |
| Substation & Grid Connection | 33 kV collector system, 380 kV substation extension and grid connection line |
| Control System | SCADA and EMS platform supporting remote dispatch, AGC/AVC and power forecasting interface |
| Civil Works & Ancillary Facilities | Access roads, fencing and security, met stations, spare parts store and O&M offices |
| Applicable Standards | IEC, IEEE and SASO standards, the Saudi grid code and NFPA 855 for BESS fire safety |
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04Key Commercial Terms
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Bid Bond | USD 1,200,000 bank guarantee, valid 180 days |
| Performance Bond | 10% of contract price, unconditional on-demand guarantee |
| Advance Payment | 10% of contract price against an equal advance payment guarantee |
| Progress Payment | Monthly milestone payments for design, supply, erection and commissioning |
| Acceptance & Retention | Cumulative release up to 95% on provisional acceptance, 5% on expiry of warranty |
| Warranty / Defects Liability | 24 months for the plant, 25-year module linear warranty, 10 years or 6,000 cycles for BESS |
| Insurance | CAR/EAR, third-party liability and marine cargo insurance by the contractor |
| Delay Liquidated Damages | 0.1% of contract price per day, capped at 10% |
| Dispute Resolution | LCIA arbitration seated in London, English law governs |
| Taxes & Duties | Contractor bears 20% corporate income tax in KSA and import customs duties |
| Local Content | IKTVA local content ≥ 40%, with preference for local civil works and services |
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05Bidder Qualification Requirements
01
Track Record
At least 2 PV EPC projects of ≥ 200 MWac each completed in the last 5 years, of which at least one in the Middle East or a desert environment
02
BESS Experience
At least 1 electrochemical storage integration or EPC project of ≥ 50 MWh in the last 5 years
03
Financial Capability
Net assets ≥ USD 200 million; 3-year average turnover ≥ USD 500 million
04
Certifications
Valid ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 certificates
05
Key Personnel
Project manager with 10+ years of overseas utility-scale renewable project management, full-time on site
06
Safety & Integrity
No major HSE incident, blacklisting or integrity breach in the last 3 years
07
Local Registration
Branch or joint venture registration in KSA within 60 days of award
06Key Milestones
18 Aug 2026
Tender Notice Issued
5 Sep 2026
Document Purchase Deadline
10 Sep 2026 (Tabuk)
Pre-bid Meeting & Site Visit
25 Sep 2026
Clarification Requests
30 Oct 2026, 14:00 AST
Bid Submission & Opening
1 Nov – 15 Dec 2026
Evaluation Period
Expected 25 Dec 2026
Notification of Award
Expected 20 Jan 2027
Contract Signature & NTP
July 2028 (18 months after NTP)
Full Commercial Operation
07Evaluation Criteria
Technical Evaluation60%
- Track record and experience25%
- Technical approach and design optimisation20%
- Equipment selection and performance15%
Commercial Evaluation40%
- Bid price30%
- Financing and payment terms10%
Minimum Technical Threshold
Bidders scoring below 60 on technical are not admitted to commercial evaluation
Award Principle
Highest combined score wins; the employer reserves the right not to award or to split the award
