How SolarTenders India Works
An open breakdown of our data pipeline, deterministic scoring formula, Gemini 2.5 Flash AI document intelligence, and platform limitations.
1. Data Collection & Source Verification
Only verified public sources & administrator uploadsWe focus strictly on public procurement in the solar and electrical sectors. All listings comprise verified public tender notices and administrator-curated e-procurement datasets. We strictly avoid unauthorized web scraping. Every single tender record in our database includes:
- Official buyer name (e.g., MAHAGENCO, BESCOM, TEDA, GUVNL)
- Direct URL to the official government e-procurement portal
- Verified public procurement notice status
- Source confidence rating (High, Medium, Low)
2. Deterministic 0–100 Profile Matching
Mathematical scoring without fuzzy AI guessworkUnlike generic AI platforms that generate inconsistent advice, SolarTenders India evaluates tender fit using explicit mathematical rules based on your configured business parameters:
3. AI Summaries with Evidence Snippets
Every extracted point links back to quoted textWe extract key requirements into structured data (EMD exemptions for MSMEs, Net Metering clauses, OEM authorizations, and penalties). Crucially, every major extracted requirement includes a direct quoted evidence snippet citing the specific clause in the NIT so you can verify it directly.
Beginner's Roadmap: What Contractors Do Once a Tender Is Selected
Complete 5-step bidding journey for first-time solar & electrical contractorsIf you are new to public e-procurement in India, winning government solar contracts follows a structured statutory process. Here is what happens after you discover an opportunity on SolarTenders India:
Preliminary AI Qualification Check
Before wasting days reading a 100-page document, review our AI checklist. Confirm whether you meet the MWp execution threshold, annual turnover, Class A/B licence, and if your Udyam MSME status exempts EMD under GFR Rule 170.
Save & Track in Contractor Pipeline
Click "Save Tender" to organize opportunities in your private dashboard. Tag them as "Reviewing", "Preparing Bid", or "Submitted", and write internal notes on supplier pricing or partner JVs.
Download Official NIT & BOQ from Portal
Click "Open official portal" to visit the authoritative government website (GeM, SECI, Mahatenders, e-GP Kerala, etc.). Search the unique Tender ID to download the official Notice Inviting Tender (NIT), drawings, and Excel BOQ price template.
Attend Pre-Bid Meeting & Submit Queries
Check the pre-bid date displayed on the tender card. If technical clauses (such as module wattage or payment milestones) are restrictive, email formal pre-bid queries before the deadline to seek published corrigenda.
Digital Bid Submission via Class-3 DSC
Prepare your Technical Envelope (GSTIN, Electrical Licence, CA Turnover Certificate with UDIN, MAF Authorization) and Financial Envelope (priced BOQ). Encrypt and upload all documents using a valid Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) on the issuing government portal before the submission cutoff.
The official tender document is ALWAYS authoritative: While SolarTenders India assists with discovery and preliminary evaluation, our match scores and summaries do NOT guarantee eligibility or tender victory. Buyers frequently issue corrigenda, addendums, and clarifications. You MUST download and review the official tender document directly from the government portal before preparing and submitting any bid.