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NTPC REL Calls for Bids on Power Cable Supply for Khavda Solar Project Expansion in Gujarat
The project's North Block Phase-II, with a capacity of 1200 MW, is set to receive a boost with the installation of the new infrastructure.
April 15, 2024. By Abha Rustagi

NTPC Renewable Energy Limited (NTPC REL) has initiated the bidding process for the supply of high-tension power cables crucial to the expansion of the Khavda Solar Project in the Rann of Kutch, Gujarat.
The project's North Block Phase-II, with a capacity of 1200 MW, is set to receive a boost with the installation of the new infrastructure.
The invitation for bids, conducted on a Single Stage Two Envelope basis, encompasses both the Techno-Commercial Bid and the Price Bid. The scope of work includes the design, manufacturing, testing, packing, supply (including freight and insurance) of 33 kV Grade Power Cables, totaling 700 kilometers in length. These cables, specified to meet 19/33 KV (E) Grade standards with a stranded compact circular aluminum conductor and 90 percent armor coverage as per IS:7098 Part-II, are vital for efficient energy transmission within the project.
Interested parties can access bidding documents from April 12 to April 22, 2024. Queries from prospective bidders will be accepted until April 23, providing clarification on any aspects of the bidding process. The deadline for the submission of bids, comprising both the Techno-Commercial Bid and the Price Bid, is set for May 9, 2024. Following this, the Techno-Commercial Bid will be opened on the same day to assess the technical viability of the proposals.
All submissions must be accompanied by a bid security amounting to INR 50,00,000, as stipulated in the bidding documents.
Prospective bidders must meet stringent qualifying criteria to be eligible for consideration. The technical criteria mandate prior experience in manufacturing and supplying XLPE Insulated power cables of 19/33 kV or higher voltage grade, with a minimum cumulative supply of 400 kilometers. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate a track record of supplying at least ten kilometers of flame retardant low smoke cable at any voltage level.
Financial eligibility requirements stipulate an average annual turnover of not less than INR 46 Crores for any three financial years out of the preceding five. In instances where a bidder falls short of this criterion, their holding company may provide financial support, subject to meeting specific net worth criteria.
The project's North Block Phase-II, with a capacity of 1200 MW, is set to receive a boost with the installation of the new infrastructure.
The invitation for bids, conducted on a Single Stage Two Envelope basis, encompasses both the Techno-Commercial Bid and the Price Bid. The scope of work includes the design, manufacturing, testing, packing, supply (including freight and insurance) of 33 kV Grade Power Cables, totaling 700 kilometers in length. These cables, specified to meet 19/33 KV (E) Grade standards with a stranded compact circular aluminum conductor and 90 percent armor coverage as per IS:7098 Part-II, are vital for efficient energy transmission within the project.
Interested parties can access bidding documents from April 12 to April 22, 2024. Queries from prospective bidders will be accepted until April 23, providing clarification on any aspects of the bidding process. The deadline for the submission of bids, comprising both the Techno-Commercial Bid and the Price Bid, is set for May 9, 2024. Following this, the Techno-Commercial Bid will be opened on the same day to assess the technical viability of the proposals.
All submissions must be accompanied by a bid security amounting to INR 50,00,000, as stipulated in the bidding documents.
Prospective bidders must meet stringent qualifying criteria to be eligible for consideration. The technical criteria mandate prior experience in manufacturing and supplying XLPE Insulated power cables of 19/33 kV or higher voltage grade, with a minimum cumulative supply of 400 kilometers. Additionally, bidders must demonstrate a track record of supplying at least ten kilometers of flame retardant low smoke cable at any voltage level.
Financial eligibility requirements stipulate an average annual turnover of not less than INR 46 Crores for any three financial years out of the preceding five. In instances where a bidder falls short of this criterion, their holding company may provide financial support, subject to meeting specific net worth criteria.
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