The Ministry of Heavy Industries invites bids through Global Tender for the selection of beneficiaries to set up giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities of 10 GWh cumulative capacities, under PLI ACC Scheme

**Executive Summary** The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) has launched a Global Tender to select beneficiaries for establishing 10 GWh of giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities in India. This initiative is part of the ₹18,100 crore Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme specifically earmarked for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS) applications. Key deadlines include a pre-bid conference on 29 July 2026 and a final bid submission date of 13 October 2026. **Key Points / Main Content** **Tender and Bidding Process** * **Capacity:** The tender seeks to establish a cumulative capacity of 10 GWh for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage. * **Mechanism:** Selection will follow a two-stage online process using the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism. * **Platform:** All bidding activities will be conducted through the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal. * **Timeline:** Tender documents were released on 15 July 2026; technical bids are scheduled to be opened on 14 October 2026. **PLI ACC Scheme Overview** * **Budgetary Outlay:** The national programme has a total budget of ₹18,100 crore to achieve 50 GWh of ACC manufacturing capacity. * **Current Progress:** Of the 50 GWh target, 40 GWh has already been awarded to domestic manufacturers. * **Strategic Goals:** The scheme aims to reduce India's reliance on imported cells, enhance energy security, and foster a globally competitive domestic battery manufacturing ecosystem. **Application and Utility** * **Grid Support:** The 10 GWh capacity is dedicated to supporting renewable energy deployment and meeting national energy storage requirements. * **Industrial Strengthening:** The project focuses on incentivizing both large domestic and international players to strengthen the domestic supply chain. **Impact Analysis** **Potential Bidders (Domestic and International Manufacturers)** **Impact** Manufacturers have the opportunity to establish giga-scale facilities in India and benefit from the government's Production Linked Incentives. **Action Required** Interested parties must download tender documents from the CPP portal (available from 15 July 2026), attend the pre-bid conference on 29 July 2026, and submit their bids by the 13 October 2026 deadline. **Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI)** **Impact** The Ministry acts as the implementing body for the PLI scheme, overseeing the expansion of India’s ACC manufacturing capacity toward the 50 GWh goal. **Action Required** The Ministry is responsible for conducting the two-stage bidding process and opening technical bids on 14 October 2026. **Indian Renewable Energy and Power Sector** **Impact** The sector will benefit from a dedicated 10 GWh capacity for grid-scale stationary storage, which supports the integration of renewable energy and strengthens national energy security. **Action Required** No direct action is required from this sector beyond utilizing the manufacturing ecosystem once established.

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