Global Tender floated for 10 GWh Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing under PLI Scheme

📌 Summary:

• The Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI) released a Request for Proposal (RFP) via Global Tender to select beneficiaries for giga-scale Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) manufacturing facilities of 10 GWh cumulative capacity, earmarked for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage (GSSS)
• Selection through a transparent two-stage Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) mechanism on the Central Public Procurement (CPP) Portal; tender documents available from 15 July 2026, pre-bid conference 29 July, bids due 13 October, technical bids opened 14 October 2026
• Under the PLI ACC Scheme (approved May 2021, outlay Rs 18,100 crore, target 50 GWh), 40 GWh has already been awarded to domestic manufacturers; this 10 GWh completes the target
• The GSSS capacity will support energy-storage needs from rapid renewable-energy deployment, strengthen energy security, cut import dependence and build a globally competitive battery-manufacturing ecosystem

🎯 UPSC Relevance: GS3 — Environment/Economy (energy storage, renewable integration, energy security, PLI-driven manufacturing, import substitution)

📝 Prelims Facts:

• ACC = Advanced Chemistry Cell; this tender is for 10 GWh for Grid-Scale Stationary Storage
• PLI ACC Scheme approved May 2021; outlay Rs 18,100 crore; target 50 GWh (40 GWh already awarded)
• Selection via QCBS on the CPP Portal; bids due 13 October 2026
• Implementing ministry: Ministry of Heavy Industries (MHI)

🔑 Key Term: Advanced Chemistry Cell (ACC) — new-generation electrochemical energy-storage cells (batteries) for EVs and grid-scale storage, a focus of India's PLI push.