India’s Department of Panchayati Raj has opened GeM bid GEM/2026/B/8032928 for Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (V2) as per MNRE specification. The public bid listing says it was published on 13 September 2026 and closes on 24 September at 15:00 IST.
The listing does not publish the estimated value, EMD or eligibility clauses in its summary. Those details remain in the GeM bid document, so the notice should be treated as a procurement lead rather than a confirmed order or award.
What suppliers should verify
Before responding to a rural water-pumping bid, a supplier should map the requested pump, PV array, controller, water source and installation boundary to the tender documents. Head, flow, dry-run protection, earthing, commissioning tests and after-sales obligations can materially change the system design.
Why it matters
The current bid is a useful indicator that MNRE-aligned solar pumping remains an active public-procurement category. It is not evidence that any particular manufacturer has been selected, and it does not represent an Aquasolar project.
FAQ
Has the bid been awarded?
No. The listing is an open bid notice. Award status and final supplier details must be checked on GeM after the procurement process.
What is the closing time?
The public listing gives 24 September 2026 at 15:00 IST. Bidders should verify the live GeM notice and any corrigenda before submitting.
