Trilegal Advises Patel Greentech on Tender Process for 700 MW Solar Project in Gujarat
The Trilegal Patel Greentech solar tender mandate marks a significant legal engagement in India’s utility-scale renewables sector. Trilegal has advised Patel Greentech Private Limited on the structuring, drafting and finalisation of tender documents for a proposed 700 MW ISTS-connected solar project in Gujarat. The project is proposed to supply electricity to Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL).
Introduction
Trilegal advised Patel Greentech Private Limited on the end-to-end structuring and preparation of tender documents for the appointment of contractors to undertake land aggregation, engineering, procurement and construction (EPC), and operation and maintenance (O&M) services for the proposed 700 MW solar project in Gujarat. The mandate covered the complete tender package, including the notice inviting tender, bid instructions, project requirements, bid submission forms, and EPC and O&M term sheets.
Trilegal further advised on the bidder qualification and submission framework, the proposed downstream EPC and O&M contracting structure, and the allocation of key project risks. Risk allocation covered land aggregation, design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning, statutory approvals, grid connectivity interfaces, free-issue materials, and O&M obligations.
Legal Teams Involved
Trilegal acted as the sole law firm advising on this mandate, deploying two distinct practice teams for the engagement.
Energy and Infrastructure Law Practice Team — advising Patel Greentech Private Limited:
- Neeraj Menon — Partner
- Gautam Chabra — Partner
- Kaneeka Mehta — Counsel
- Arsh Jha — Senior Associate
- Yashaswi Belani — Associate
Dispute Resolution Law Practice Team — advising Patel Greentech Private Limited:
- Shankh Sengupta — Partner
- Abhishek Kumar — Partner
- Nived Veerapaneni — Counsel
Significance and Impact
The 700 MW project is an ISTS-connected solar initiative proposed to supply electricity to GUVNL, making it a significant utility-scale addition to Gujarat’s renewable energy portfolio. The transaction is notable for the concurrent deployment of both an Energy and Infrastructure team and a Dispute Resolution team, reflecting the complexity of risk allocation across a multi-contractor structure spanning land aggregation, EPC, and O&M obligations.
The project forms part of Patel Greentech Private Limited‘s emerging independent power producer (IPP) platform, signalling the company’s expanding ambitions in the utility-scale clean energy space. The legal mandate’s breadth — covering tender structuring, downstream contracting frameworks, and grid connectivity interfaces — underscores the legal complexity inherent in large-scale renewable energy procurement in India.
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Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. It is based on the details provided and publicly available sources.
