NHPC Ltd issue Tender for Development of Power Evacuation Infrastructure for 1200 MW Jalaun Solar Park – EQ

Summary:

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## 1. PROJECT OVERVIEW

| **Item** | **Details** |
|———|————|
| **Name of Work** | Development of Power Evacuation Infrastructure for 1200MW Jalaun Solar Park |
| **Scope** | 400kV/33kV PSS-1 & PSS-2 (Part A & B), internal & external 400kV transmission lines, EHV/HV equipment, pooling systems, Park Control & Monitoring, all electrical, mechanical, civil & structural works |
| **O&M Requirement** | 3 years Comprehensive Operation & Maintenance post-commissioning |
| **Completion Period** | 16 months (as per SCC Clause 2) |
| **Tender Mode** | e-Procurement (Open Tender – DCB Basis) |
| **Tender ID** | 2026_NHPC_894115_1 |
| **Bid Validity** | 180 days from last date of online submission |

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## 2. CRITICAL DATES & DEADLINES

| **Activity** | **Date & Time** |
|————-|—————–|
| Tender Publish Date | 15/01/2026 – 17:00 Hrs |
| Document Download Start | 15/01/2026 – 17:30 Hrs |
| Last Date for Queries/Clarifications | 23/01/2026 – 17:30 Hrs |
| **Pre-Bid Conference** | **28/01/2026 – 11:30 Hrs** (Faridabad / e-Meeting) |
| Online Bid Submission Start | 07/02/2026 – 17:30 Hrs |
| **Online Bid Submission End** | **16/02/2026 – 17:30 Hrs** |
| Last Date – Offline Tender Fee & EMD Submission | 19/02/2026 – 17:30 Hrs |
| **Technical Bid Opening** | **20/02/2026 – 15:00 Hrs** |
| Price Bid Opening | To be intimated separately |
| E-Reverse Auction | If applicable – to be notified later |

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## 3. COST, FEES & BID SECURITY

| **Particular** | **Amount** |
|—————|———–|
| **Estimated Cost** | **₹614.21 Crore** |
| **Tender Document Fee** | ₹20,000/- (Non-refundable, DD in favour of NHPC Ltd., Faridabad) |
| **EMD / Bid Security** | **₹6.10 Crore** (Rupees Six Crore Ten Lakh only) |

**Offline Submission Address**:
General Manager, Contract (E&M)-II, 2nd Floor, Jyoti Sadan, NHPC Office Complex, Sector-33, Faridabad-121003 (Haryana)

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## 4. ELIGIBILITY & QUALIFICATION CRITERIA – SUMMARY

### 4.1 GENERAL EXPERIENCE (Last 20 Years)

As principal contractor / JV partner / approved sub-contractor in **large Electrical Infrastructure works** (Sub-Station &/or Transmission Line):

| **Option** | **Value Requirement** |
|———–|———————-|
| Single work | ≥ ₹491.36 Crore |
| Two works | Each ≥ ₹307.10 Crore |
| Three works | Each ≥ ₹245.68 Crore |

✅ Value escalation: 7% simple interest per annum applied for works in foreign currency up to bid opening date

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### 4.2 SPECIFIC TECHNICAL EXPERIENCE (Last 20 Years)

| **Component** | **Minimum Requirement** |
|————–|————————|
| **Pooling Sub-Station** | At least 2 nos. GIS/AIS Circuit Breaker equipped bays of **400kV or higher** in 1 Sub-Station/Switchyard |
| **Transmission Line** | Cumulative route length of **20 km of 400kV or higher voltage line** |

📌 **Supporting Document**: Performance / successful operation certificate for **minimum 2 years** from commissioning date

📌 **Experience Recognition**:
– Supervision experience at par with own execution
– JV experience: ≥35% share = full credit; <35% = no credit (unless individual certificate exists)
– Sub-contractor portion: Full experience claimable by both contractor and sub-contractor

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### 4.3 FINANCIAL CRITERIA

| **Parameter** | **Requirement** |
|————–|—————-|
| **Average Annual Turnover** | Minimum ₹489 Crore (last 2 financial years) |
| **Net Worth** | Positive in at least 2 of last 3 years, **must be positive in immediate preceding year** |
| **Working Capital** | ≥ 2 times monthly cash flow requirement, **minimum ₹77 Crore** |

❌ Other income not considered for turnover
✅ JV turnover considered proportionately (CA certificate required)

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### 4.4 BID CAPACITY

| **Formula** | **Requirement** |
|————|—————–|
| **Available Bid Capacity = (2.0 × A × N) – B** | Shall not be less than **₹614.21 Crore** |

**Where**:
– **A** = Indexed max value of works executed in any one year (last 5 years) – inflation indexed at 6% compounded annually
– **N** = Completion period in years (1.33 years)
– **B** = Value of existing commitments & ongoing works for next “N” years

📌 Supported by **Statutory Auditor certificate**

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## 5. JOINT VENTURE (JV) PROVISIONS

| **Parameter** | **Requirement** |
|————–|—————-|
| **Maximum Partners** | 2 (Lead Partner designated) |
| **Lead Partner Share** | Minimum 50% |
| **Lead Partner Must Meet** | • General Experience (2.2.1)<br>• 50% of turnover criteria<br>• 100% Working Capital criteria<br>• Specific Experience (either/both components) |
| **Other Partner Must Meet** | • 20% of turnover criteria<br>• Specific Experience (component not claimed by Lead) |
| **Net Worth** | Each partner individually must meet |
| **Bid Capacity** | In proportion to participation share |
| **JV Agreement** | Mandatory at bid submission stage – clearly defining roles, responsibilities, share, work allocation |

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## 6. SUB-CONTRACTOR PROVISIONS

| **Parameter** | **Requirement** |
|————–|—————-|
| **Maximum Sub-Contractors** | 1 (for meeting specific experience) |
| **Bidder Must Meet** | • General Experience<br>• All Financial Criteria (Turnover, Net Worth, Working Capital, Bid Capacity)<br>• At least one Specific Experience component |
| **Sub-Contractor Must Meet** | Specific Experience component **not claimed by bidder** |
| **Additional PBG** | 5% of sub-contracted work value (in addition to contractor’s full PBG) |

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