UJVN Ltd. has invited e-tenders for setting up a 60 MW/150 MWh stand-alone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in Uttarakhand. The project will be implemented on a Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) basis and will be developed under the Viability Gap Funding (VGF) scheme supported by the Power System Development Fund (PSDF). The initiative marks an important move towards strengthening the state’s power infrastructure and improving grid stability.
The total capacity of 60 MW/150 MWh has been divided into three separate packages at different hydroelectric project locations in the state. The plan is to integrate battery storage systems near existing hydro plants to better manage power supply, balance demand, and reduce energy losses.
Under Package I (T-04/EE(Solar)/2025-26), a 30 MW/75 MWh BESS will be set up near the Dhakrani Hydro Electric Project in Dehradun district. Package II (T-05/EE(Solar)/2025-26) includes the installation of a 15 MW/37.5 MWh BESS near the Tiloth Hydro Electric Project in Uttarkashi district. Package III (T-06/EE(Solar)/2025-26) involves another 15 MW/37.5 MWh BESS near the Khatima Hydro Electric Project in Udham Singh Nagar district.
The bidding process will follow a tariff-based competitive model under a Request for Proposal (RfP). Interested bidders can participate through the online e-procurement portal. The tender process is being managed by the Office of the Executive Engineer (Solar) at the company’s headquarters, “Ujjwal,” in Dehradun.
As per the schedule, the bid documents have been available on the e-procurement portal since February 2, 2026, from 17:00 hours. The last date for submission of bids is February 25, 2026, up to 16:00 hours. Bidders are required to submit their proposals within the specified timeline through the official portal.
The summary of the tender does not clearly mention the exact amount for the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or the Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG). Therefore, interested companies are advised to download the complete RfP documents from the official Uttarakhand e-procurement website to check all financial and technical requirements, including any updates or corrigenda.
With this project, Uttarakhand aims to modernize its energy infrastructure by combining hydro power with advanced battery storage systems. The integration of BESS with hydroelectric projects is expected to improve load management, support renewable energy integration, and ensure a more reliable power supply across the state.
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