Paradip Port Floats Tender for 1 MW Green Hydrogen Plant and 8 Fuel Cell Buses

Paradip Port Authority has invited online bids from eligible firms for Project Management Consultancy services to develop a 1 MW electrolyser-based green hydrogen plant and procure eight hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric buses, in a move aimed at promoting clean energy use across maritime infrastructure and supporting zero-emission transportation in Odisha.

What is the scope and cost of the consultancy work?

The estimated cost of the consultancy work is Rs 2.18 crore, excluding GST. The selected consultant will be responsible for preparing techno-economic feasibility reports, tender documents and technical specifications, while also supporting the authority through bid evaluation and project implementation.

What does the proposed green hydrogen facility include?

The project will include a 1 MW green hydrogen generation system along with hydrogen compression, high-pressure storage, safety systems and automated refuelling dispensers. The scope also covers procurement of eight 32-seater fuel cell electric buses. The consultant will support site safety studies, monitor project execution, and oversee operationalisation along with a three-year maintenance period for the facility.

What qualification criteria have been set for bidders?

To qualify, bidders must have experience providing consultancy services for similar electrolyser-based green hydrogen plants during the seven-year period ending July 31, 2026. Firms must have completed either one similar assignment worth at least Rs 1.744 crore, two assignments worth Rs 1.09 crore each, or three assignments worth Rs 87.20 lakh each, excluding GST. Bidders must also demonstrate an average annual financial turnover of at least Rs 65.40 lakh across the three financial years ending March 31, 2025, along with an Earnest Money Deposit of Rs 4.36 lakh, though Micro and Small Enterprises with valid Udyam registration are exempt from the tender fee and EMD.

What is the timeline for this tender process?

The tender process began on August 12, 2026, with bidders able to submit offers until September 2, 2026. Technical and price bids will be opened on September 3, 2026. Bids will remain valid for 180 days, with an initial contract period of 150 calendar days covering project commencement through vendor selection, followed by monitoring and three years of operational support.

What does this mean for green hydrogen adoption in India’s port infrastructure?

The successful bidder will be required to submit a Performance Bank Guarantee or Security Deposit within 30 days of receiving the Letter of Intent, valid for at least 60 days beyond contract completion, with penalties applying for delayed submissions. The project represents an important step toward integrating green hydrogen and hydrogen mobility into India’s port infrastructure, reinforcing Paradip’s positioning as an early mover in adopting clean energy solutions across the country’s maritime sector.