8The supply and installation package invited under eProcurement has attracted two major engineering firms, signaling a competitive race in the technical qualification phase
8With technical bids in from L&T and Tecnimont, the tender now moves toward financial scrutiny under the two-envelope system
NTPC’S METALLIC EXPANSION JOINT TENDER DRAWS BIDS FROM BHEL AND THERMAX
8A high-precision supply package for metallic expansion joints at a thermal plant has attracted two top-tier engineering firms—BHEL and Thermax
8The bid reflects continued interest from OEMs in NTPC’s plant reliability procurement stream
ROUND-THE-CLOCK RE POWER BID SCALED TO 1,000 MW WITH EMBEDDED STORAGE
8Gujarat’s central power buyer has issued an ISTS-based tender for 500MW of firm, dispatchable RE with a greenshoe option of another 500MW. Energy storage is mandatory, with delivery required in a time-matched manner.
8The bid submission deadline has shifted from 07 July 2025 to 05 August 2025. Technical bid opening is now set for 08 August 2025, with reverse auction dates to be announced later.
8The bidder must maintain 90% monthly DFR during peak hours and 80% during off-peak hours. Failure triggers penalties at 1.5 times the PPA tariff on the energy shortfall.
BID TIMELINE STRETCHES 6 MONTHS ON LARGE NTPC PACKAGE
8The tender floated in January 2025 has now seen a six-month bidding window due to five successive extensions, reinforcing the scale and potential strategic importance of the underlying work
8The bidder must maintain 90% monthly DFR during peak hours and 80% during off-peak hours. Failure triggers penalties at 1.5 times the PPA tariff on the energy shortfall.
FIVE-WAY TECHNICAL RACE BEGINS FOR RAJASTHAN POWER SUPPLY TENDER
8All five bidders ranging from cable manufacturers to EPC players cleared the technical round, indicating a well-aligned pre-qualification structure and tight document compliance.
8All five bidders cleared the technical stage of a Rajasthan-based power supply tender, indicating clearly defined qualification norms and strong document compliance. The bidder mix suggests a likely focus on cable or conductor supply under a turnkey model. No rejections or clarifications hint at efficient pre-bid filtering and evaluation workflows
8Despite submitting closer to the deadline, both ABI and Lumino were cleared alongside early entrants like Polycab highlighting procedural fairness in evaluation.
FEEDER-LINKED SEGMENTATION ENABLES DISTRICT-WISE EXECUTION UNDER UNIFORM SPECS.
8 While work is segmented across districts like Pali, Sirohi, Barmer, and Jalore, the technical specs, scope design, and contractual obligations remain consistent—enabling scale with regional granularity.
8The bid submission deadline was extended twice from the original 26 June to 3 July and then again to 9 July. The extensions reflect a high bidder interest and complex technical documentation needing more response time.
8Amendments issued under certain packages allow technically capable but less experienced firms to participate, subject to meeting baseline criteria
RURAL DISTRIBUTION UPGRADE TENDER SEES AWARD AT Rs. 80 CRORE
8A sub-transmission EPC package under RDSS has been awarded to a private player at Rs. 80.48 crore. The project covers 33/11 kV substations and associated 33kV line works in a Rajasthan utility, targeting voltage improvement and rural grid stability
8A rural sub-transmission EPC project under the RDSS scheme has been awarded for Rs. 80.48 crore. The scope includes new 33/11kV substations, associated 33kV lines, SCADA-ready switchgear, and civil works. The package aims to reduce technical losses and enhance voltage reliability across rural feeders in a Rajasthan DISCOM network
8Comparative analysis shows post-bid rationalization in some equipment quantities and types especially panel specs and CT/PT ratings. Adjustments reflect site realities and utility feedback.While six firms bid, two were disqualified for lack of turnkey substation execution proof and missing mandatory documentation reflecting stricter scrutiny on eligibility
EIGHT FIRMS QUALIFY IN DLMS-COMPLIANT METER SUPPLY BID FOR LARGE DISCOM TENDER
8Eight bidders, including notable metering OEMs and integrators, cleared the technical round for a large-scale single-phase meter supply tender under a North India distribution utility.
8The procurement covers DLMS-compliant static meters bundled with tamper-proof boxes and sealing systems.
8The tender saw entries from well-known OEMs across India, reflecting the growing compliance-driven push in metering procurement.
8All eight technically admitted bidders will now move to the financial evaluation stage.
8The scope supports AMI-readiness through DLMS protocol alignment, under broader reforms linked to RDSS implementation.
PRE-BID TIE-UP FLOATED FOR 765 KV SUBSTATION EXTENSION AT ANGUL AND SRIKAKULAM
8A pre-bid partnership is being solicited for AIS and GIS extensions at two key 765 kV substations under a southern-eastern regional grid integration project. Transmission equipment tenders in India are a key part of this initiative, with firms selected in this pre-bid tie-up barred from bidding independently or via affiliates in the final TBCB process. This binding exclusivity aligns partner risk with promoter success.
8Foreign firms and government departments are excluded. Only Indian-registered companies aligned with PPP-MII and MoF land border guidelines are allowed to bid for this 765 kV package. Firms selected in this pre-bid tie-up are barred from bidding independently or via affiliates in the final TBCB process. This binding exclusivity aligns partner risk with promoter success.
POWER TRANSFER BOOST FOR MMR: 765 KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT LINE IN FAST-TRACK MODE
8A high-capacity D/C 765 kV link to Padghe (ISTS node) is part of an 18-month intra-state EPC timeline, highlighting Maharashtra’s move to improve grid access for concentrated IT infra loads in Navi Mumbai.
8A 765/400/220 kV GIS substation with ±400 MVAr STATCOM support is being deployed near Mumbai to cater to rising data center loads.
8The 7 GW demand projection by 2030 underlines the urgency behind this accelerated intra-state build
8The supply and installation package invited under eProcurement has attracted two major engineering firms, signaling a competitive race in the technical qualification phase
8With technical bids in from L&T and Tecnimont, the tender now moves toward financial scrutiny under the two-envelope system
NTPC’S METALLIC EXPANSION JOINT TENDER DRAWS BIDS FROM BHEL AND THERMAX
8A high-precision supply package for metallic expansion joints at a thermal plant has attracted two top-tier engineering firms—BHEL and Thermax
8The bid reflects continued interest from OEMs in NTPC’s plant reliability procurement stream
ROUND-THE-CLOCK RE POWER BID SCALED TO 1,000 MW WITH EMBEDDED STORAGE
8Gujarat’s central power buyer has issued an ISTS-based tender for 500MW of firm, dispatchable RE with a greenshoe option of another 500MW. Energy storage is mandatory, with delivery required in a time-matched manner.
8The bid submission deadline has shifted from 07 July 2025 to 05 August 2025. Technical bid opening is now set for 08 August 2025, with reverse auction dates to be announced later.
8The bidder must maintain 90% monthly DFR during peak hours and 80% during off-peak hours. Failure triggers penalties at 1.5 times the PPA tariff on the energy shortfall.
BID TIMELINE STRETCHES 6 MONTHS ON LARGE NTPC PACKAGE
8The tender floated in January 2025 has now seen a six-month bidding window due to five successive extensions, reinforcing the scale and potential strategic importance of the underlying work
8The bidder must maintain 90% monthly DFR during peak hours and 80% during off-peak hours. Failure triggers penalties at 1.5 times the PPA tariff on the energy shortfall.
FIVE-WAY TECHNICAL RACE BEGINS FOR RAJASTHAN POWER SUPPLY TENDER
8All five bidders ranging from cable manufacturers to EPC players cleared the technical round, indicating a well-aligned pre-qualification structure and tight document compliance.
8All five bidders cleared the technical stage of a Rajasthan-based power supply tender, indicating clearly defined qualification norms and strong document compliance. The bidder mix suggests a likely focus on cable or conductor supply under a turnkey model. No rejections or clarifications hint at efficient pre-bid filtering and evaluation workflows
8Despite submitting closer to the deadline, both ABI and Lumino were cleared alongside early entrants like Polycab highlighting procedural fairness in evaluation.
FEEDER-LINKED SEGMENTATION ENABLES DISTRICT-WISE EXECUTION UNDER UNIFORM SPECS.
8 While work is segmented across districts like Pali, Sirohi, Barmer, and Jalore, the technical specs, scope design, and contractual obligations remain consistent—enabling scale with regional granularity.
8The bid submission deadline was extended twice from the original 26 June to 3 July and then again to 9 July. The extensions reflect a high bidder interest and complex technical documentation needing more response time.
8Amendments issued under certain packages allow technically capable but less experienced firms to participate, subject to meeting baseline criteria
RURAL DISTRIBUTION UPGRADE TENDER SEES AWARD AT Rs. 80 CRORE
8A sub-transmission EPC package under RDSS has been awarded to a private player at Rs. 80.48 crore. The project covers 33/11 kV substations and associated 33kV line works in a Rajasthan utility, targeting voltage improvement and rural grid stability
8A rural sub-transmission EPC project under the RDSS scheme has been awarded for Rs. 80.48 crore. The scope includes new 33/11kV substations, associated 33kV lines, SCADA-ready switchgear, and civil works. The package aims to reduce technical losses and enhance voltage reliability across rural feeders in a Rajasthan DISCOM network
8Comparative analysis shows post-bid rationalization in some equipment quantities and types especially panel specs and CT/PT ratings. Adjustments reflect site realities and utility feedback.While six firms bid, two were disqualified for lack of turnkey substation execution proof and missing mandatory documentation reflecting stricter scrutiny on eligibility
EIGHT FIRMS QUALIFY IN DLMS-COMPLIANT METER SUPPLY BID FOR LARGE DISCOM TENDER
8Eight bidders, including notable metering OEMs and integrators, cleared the technical round for a large-scale single-phase meter supply tender under a North India distribution utility.
8The procurement covers DLMS-compliant static meters bundled with tamper-proof boxes and sealing systems.
8The tender saw entries from well-known OEMs across India, reflecting the growing compliance-driven push in metering procurement.
8All eight technically admitted bidders will now move to the financial evaluation stage.
8The scope supports AMI-readiness through DLMS protocol alignment, under broader reforms linked to RDSS implementation.
PRE-BID TIE-UP FLOATED FOR 765 KV SUBSTATION EXTENSION AT ANGUL AND SRIKAKULAM
8A pre-bid partnership is being solicited for AIS and GIS extensions at two key 765 kV substations under a southern-eastern regional grid integration project. Transmission equipment tenders in India are a key part of this initiative, with firms selected in this pre-bid tie-up barred from bidding independently or via affiliates in the final TBCB process. This binding exclusivity aligns partner risk with promoter success.
8Foreign firms and government departments are excluded. Only Indian-registered companies aligned with PPP-MII and MoF land border guidelines are allowed to bid for this 765 kV package. Firms selected in this pre-bid tie-up are barred from bidding independently or via affiliates in the final TBCB process. This binding exclusivity aligns partner risk with promoter success.
POWER TRANSFER BOOST FOR MMR: 765 KV DOUBLE CIRCUIT LINE IN FAST-TRACK MODE
8A high-capacity D/C 765 kV link to Padghe (ISTS node) is part of an 18-month intra-state EPC timeline, highlighting Maharashtra’s move to improve grid access for concentrated IT infra loads in Navi Mumbai.
8A 765/400/220 kV GIS substation with ±400 MVAr STATCOM support is being deployed near Mumbai to cater to rising data center loads.
8The 7 GW demand projection by 2030 underlines the urgency behind this accelerated intra-state build
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