Rajasthan storage tender expands from 500 MW to 1000 MW with new site flexibility
8Unlike the earlier 500 MW storage round, which restricted location to specific plants, this new renewable energy tender in India allows developers to propose storage at any STU-connected site within Rajasthan. The shift opens up competitive location selection, with L1 bidders receiving the first right of choice—marking a significant change in how renewable energy tenders in India structure site flexibility.
8Developers are now required to guarantee battery system dispatchability from 98% in year one, tapering to 70% by year fifteen. This clause, not present in previous Rajasthan renewable energy tenders in India, shifts long-term operational risk to developers, making lifecycle cost modelling more complex and critical for bid strategy.
8Viability gap funding under the PSDF scheme is split into three stages: 20% at financial closure, 50% at COD, and 30% after the first year of operation. This staggered release pattern ties subsidy to project delivery milestones—an increasingly common feature in recent renewable energy tenders in India aimed at tightening compliance and ensuring project execution.
8Unlike merchant storage models seen globally, the entire 1000 MW / 2000 MWh capacity in this renewable energy tender in India is locked into offtake by state-designated buying entities. The tender prioritizes grid service and ancillary support, reinforcing Rajasthan’s strategy for renewable integration rather than open market play.

200 kVA transformer procurement scaled up in fresh west zone tender
8The new Transformer Supply Contracts in India for 11/0.433 kV distribution transformers by the west zone utility have significantly increased the 200 kVA requirement from previous procurement cycles. The quantity has jumped from ~150 units in 2024 to over 400 units this time, reflecting expanded rural and urban deployment plans under the latest Transformer Supply Contracts in India framework.
8Unlike earlier tenders focused solely on 200 kVA units, the current package from the west zone discom includes 25, 63, and 100 kVA transformers too. This diversified approach underlines a more integrated replacement and augmentation strategy for the low-voltage distribution network, consistent with evolving trends in Transformer Supply Contracts in India.
8Industry watchers note that the sharp rise in 200 kVA volumes signals a shift in demand patterns in Transformer Supply Contracts in India, especially as utilities balance urban load growth with rural electrification needs. The broad-based capacity mix also aligns with national procurement strategies under ongoing Transformer Supply Contracts in India.

Gadarwara’s high-voltage interface package draws final bid extension
8A central utility’s 2x800 MW thermal expansion has pushed its 765 kV and 132 kV switchyard tender to a final submission date of 31st July. This follows multiple extensions since March, reflecting bidder preparation complexities and clarifications on scope.
8Unlike earlier NTPC switchyard packages, this tender mandates bidders to submit PSS/E and ETAP simulations for connectivity compliance under the latest CERC GNA norms. The change shifts more regulatory burden onto EPC contractors.
8A notable deletion in the technical amendment removes the requirement for spare cores in control cables, streamlining installation but potentially increasing project-specific customization risk during execution.
8Starting from an initial bid deadline of February, the tender has seen six extensions, with the latest moving closure to 31st July. The extensions reflect ongoing scope clarifications, particularly on simulations, fiber optic systems, and cable routing.

Amber substation bid removes shunt reactors to streamline execution risk
8The 2×500 MVA, 400/220 kV Amber substation tender floated by Rajasthan’s state transmission utility marks a shift from earlier Power Projects in India, notably excluding bus and line reactors from its scope. This deviation from past norms in Power Projects in India is designed to reduce interface complexities and streamline commissioning, making execution simpler for contractors.
8Civil works have also been front-loaded in this bid. The scope includes first-floor slab construction, car parking areas, RCC cable trenches, kiosk foundations, and CRB buildings, all aligned with pre-approved drawings embedded directly into the tender documents. This is a clear departure from previous Power Projects in India, where post-award civil design approvals often delayed execution.
8While the simplified substation package reduces contractor risk, the absence of shunt reactors has sparked technical curiosity in industry circles. Observers of Power Projects in India are closely watching how Rajasthan’s transmission utility plans to manage Jaipur’s reactive power needs without the usual 400 kV bus and line reactor infrastructure.

Tunnel works for 700 MW hydel project attract mix of veterans and new entrants
8Six bidders vie for a high-altitude diversion tunnel package, with experienced hydro players competing alongside smaller infra firms. Complex Himalayan terrain and hydro-mechanical scope may test execution mettle.
8IRCON and Angelique enter the fray alongside established tunneling players, indicating wider interest in high-altitude civil hydro packages. Technical qualification outcomes may reshape market expectations.
8Unlike some earlier tunnel-only packages, this tender adds embedded parts and gate systems into civil works indicating a preference for bundled EPC delivery. Will bidders price in that risk?
8With environmental sensitivities and geological unpredictability, this package holds strategic value. Bidder selection could influence pace of downstream works, especially power house and penstock scheduling.
8A diversified bidder list hints at aggressive price plays, but execution complexity in the Northeast may tilt advantage to players with prior hydropower tunneling experience.

Bid deadline extended for water package linked to green hydrogen capacity rollout
8The bid deadline for a major 10 MLD water treatment plant EPC package, part of Green Hydrogen Projects in India, has been pushed to 29th July. This extension hints at potential scope complexity or bid preparation challenges, a trend often seen in early-stage infrastructure linked to Green Hydrogen Projects in India.
8India’s green hydrogen expansion is directly driving demand for associated water infrastructure. A central public sector green energy player has launched an EPC package for a 10 MLD water treatment plant in Andhra Pradesh, marking a significant downstream integration move tied to Green Hydrogen Projects in India.
8As Green Hydrogen Projects in India scale up, developers are increasingly focusing on securing water resources and treatment capacity, making such tenders a critical part of the ecosystem. This water package reflects how Green Hydrogen Projects in India are creating ripple effects across multiple infrastructure sectors.

India’s first large-scale thermal CO2 capture project expands with full-scope balance of plant package
8The new tender for a thermal plant CO2 capture unit includes a comprehensive BOP scope covering liquefaction, storage, and utilities for a combined 675 TPD carbon capture capacity. The owner has bundled two years of O&M, indicating a shift toward turnkey carbon solutions.
8This project requires cryogenic CO2 storage and transfer systems built to coastal corrosion standards, including SS-304L pipelines and vapor barrier insulation. The specification signals the first large deployment of such systems in an Indian thermal retrofit.
8The BOP design mandates ultra-high purity CO2 output, with dehumidification and purification systems specified before liquefaction. This requirement exceeds typical gas handling standards in Indian thermal auxiliary contracts

Arihant secures transformer supply contract with aggressive low bid
8Arihant Transformers has emerged as L1 in the latest rate contract for 33/11 kV transformers under Madhya Pradesh's state distribution utility. Their Rs 59,000 per MVA bid for 5 MVA transformers undercuts rivals significantly, setting the tone for upcoming transformer procurements.
8While Arihant bagged the contract, Dynamech and Truvolt were declared L2 and L3 with bids at Rs 80,240 and Rs 1,29,800 per MVA respectively. The wide gap suggests intense pricing strategy by the winner, raising questions about sustainability.
8This rate contract covers supply of 5 MVA and 10 MVA transformers with stringent low loss targets 4/23 kW for 5 MVA and 8/50 kW for 10 MVA units. The focus is clearly on reducing technical losses in Madhya Pradesh’s distribution network.
8The tender attracted a broad pool of 14 bidders, reflecting sustained competition in India’s distribution transformer segment. Participation included major regional and national players, keeping pressure on pricing