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

Paradip Port Authority (PPA) has invited online bids for Project Management Consultancy services for a proposed 1 MW electrolyser-based green hydrogen plant and the procurement of eight hydrogen fuel cell electric buses in Odisha.

The project is intended to support the use of hydrogen-based clean energy within port operations and introduce zero-emission mobility for transportation requirements around the maritime facility.

What Is Included in the Paradip Green Hydrogen Project?

The proposed facility will comprise a 1 MW green hydrogen generation system, along with hydrogen compression, high-pressure storage, safety infrastructure and automated hydrogen dispensing systems.

The project will also include the procurement of eight 32-seater fuel cell electric buses. The consultancy scope covers technical and project management support from feasibility assessment and tender preparation through vendor selection, implementation and operationalisation.

The appointed consultant will prepare techno-economic feasibility reports, tender documents and technical specifications, assist with bid evaluation, conduct site safety studies and monitor project execution. The scope will also include oversight during a three-year maintenance period for the hydrogen facility.

What Is the Estimated Consultancy Cost?

The estimated cost of the Project Management Consultancy services is Rs 2.18 crore, excluding GST.

The selected consultant will be responsible for supporting PPA throughout the project lifecycle, including procurement and implementation activities.

What Are the Eligibility Requirements?

PPA has specified experience requirements for firms bidding for the consultancy assignment. Bidders must have provided consultancy services for similar electrolyser-based green hydrogen projects during the seven-year period ending July 31, 2026.

Firms must have completed one of the following:

• One similar assignment valued at least Rs 1.744 crore.
• Two similar assignments valued at least Rs 1.09 crore each.
• Three similar assignments valued at least Rs 87.20 lakh each.

All project values are exclusive of GST.

Bidders must also demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least Rs 65.40 lakh over the three financial years ending March 31, 2025.

The tender requires an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of Rs 4.36 lakh. Micro and Small Enterprises holding valid Udyam registration are exempt from the tender fee and EMD requirements.

What Is the Tender Timeline?

The tender process commenced on August 12, 2026, while bids can be submitted until September 2, 2026. Technical and financial bids are scheduled to be opened on September 3, 2026.

Bids will remain valid for 180 days.

The initial contract period is 150 calendar days, covering activities from project commencement through vendor selection. This will be followed by project monitoring and three years of operational support.

The successful bidder will also be required to submit a Performance Bank Guarantee or Security Deposit within 30 days of receiving the Letter of Intent. The security will need to remain valid for at least 60 days beyond completion of the contract.

What Does the Project Mean for Hydrogen Mobility at Indian Ports?

The proposed facility would combine green hydrogen production infrastructure with hydrogen-powered public transport, linking renewable hydrogen generation with fuel cell vehicle deployment.

For Paradip Port, the project would introduce hydrogen production, storage and refuelling infrastructure alongside eight fuel cell buses. It forms part of the broader adoption of alternative fuels and zero-emission technologies within India’s port and maritime infrastructure.