NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has invited online bids for a domestic competitive bidding contract related to power infrastructure for its Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka in Andhra Pradesh. The company has issued an Invitation for Bids (IFB) for the development of a 132 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) substation along with associated electrical systems. The bidding process will be conducted through a Single Stage Two Envelope system, which includes a Techno-Commercial Bid under Envelope-I and a Price Bid under Envelope-II.
The scope of work under this tender is defined as a comprehensive turnkey project. It includes design, detailed engineering, supply, construction, erection, testing, and commissioning of a 132/33 kV substation with a capacity of 2 x 80 MVA. The project also includes all related civil and architectural works required for successful execution.
As per the tender details, the proposed substation will consist of a 132 kV GIS with five bays, two numbers of 80 MVA, 132/33 kV power transformers, a 33 kV HT switchgear with 14 feeders, and 415 V LT switchgears. The scope further includes automatic power factor correction systems and all other associated equipment and systems required for reliable operation. In addition to the execution of the project, the successful bidder will also be responsible for five years of operation and maintenance works for all installed systems.
The completion and commissioning of all facilities covered under the contract must be achieved within one year from the date of award of work. This timeline applies to the entire scope, including electrical systems, civil works, testing, and commissioning activities.
NGEL has specified detailed technical and financial qualifying requirements for prospective bidders. On the technical side, bidders can meet the eligibility requirements through one of three available qualification routes. One of the key technical requirements is that the bidder should have successfully commissioned at least one 132 kV or higher voltage class GIS installation with a minimum of five bays. This installation must have been in successful operation for at least two years during the last ten years.
From a financial standpoint, bidders are required to have an average annual turnover of not less than ₹49 crore during the preceding three financial years. In addition, the bidder’s net worth must be at least 100 percent of the paid-up share capital as on the last day of the preceding financial year.
Participation in the bidding process also requires submission of a Bid Security amounting to INR 1 crore. The bid security must be submitted in a separate sealed envelope. Any bid that is not accompanied by an acceptable bid security will be considered non-responsive and will be rejected.
The schedule for the bidding process has also been clearly defined. The period for downloading the bidding documents is from December 12, 2025, to December 22, 2025, up to 17:00 hours IST. The pre-bid conference and the last date for submission of queries are scheduled for December 23, 2025. The last date and time for submission of both the Techno-Commercial Bid and the Price Bid is January 6, 2026, at 15:00 hours IST. The Techno-Commercial Bid is scheduled to be opened on the same day at 15:30 hours IST.
Interested bidders are required to register on the ETS portal to access the bidding documents. They must also submit a duly signed Non-Disclosure Agreement to be eligible to procure and participate in the tender process.
Discover more from SolarQuarter
Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email.
