The Application Procedure for Minimum Subsidy Tender (MST)
Minimum Subsidy Tender (MST)
– The MST Mini grid developers are expected to compete on the
basis of quality (technical proposal) and price (minimum subsidy
requirement) to build, own, and operate solar hybrid mini grids.
The MST tender is executed under the three main steps:
Invitation for Initial Selection
– REA/NEP shares an Initial Selection Document (ISD) for the
Minimum Subsidy Tender sub-component online, which outlines the
programme in detail along with submission requirements for the
first stage of prequalification.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
– Following the completion of the Initial selection evaluation, an
RFP is forwarded to the successful applicants to submit their
Technical and Financial proposals.
Grant Agreement Signing
– The final selected applicants sign a Grant agreement with the
REA and implement the projects.