NTPC Invites Bids For DPR Consultant For Captive Jetty At 240 MW NGEL Green Hydrogen Hub In Pudimadaka

NTPC Limited, on behalf of NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), has invited online bids for appointing a consultant to prepare a Detailed Project Report (DPR) for a proposed captive jetty as part of the NGEL Green Hydrogen Hub at Pudimadaka. The consultancy assignment will also include planning for the connecting pipeline corridor linking the jetty to the hydrogen hub, making it a key infrastructure component for future green hydrogen logistics.

The proposed project has been divided into three main stages. In the first stage, the selected consultant will be responsible for preparing the DPR. This will involve carrying out field surveys, technical investigations, and data analysis. Based on the study, the consultant will also help in evaluating and finalising the most suitable configuration, which may include either a jetty-based system or a jetty-less alternative, depending on feasibility and design outcomes.

The second stage of the assignment focuses on regulatory and statutory processes. The consultant will assist in obtaining all necessary approvals, clearances, and No Objection Certificates from both central and state authorities. This will also include coordination support for securing permissions from relevant maritime and environmental agencies. Additionally, the consultant will help in finalising the Concessionaire Agreement with the Andhra Pradesh Maritime Board (APMB), which is a crucial step for project execution.

The third stage will involve support during the execution phase of the project. This includes assisting NTPC in the award of Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contracts and supporting the appointment of a Project Management Consultant (PMC). This phase is aimed at ensuring a smooth transition from planning to implementation and the timely execution of the infrastructure development.

To participate in the bidding process, applicants must meet specific technical and financial eligibility criteria. On the technical side, bidders should have completed a DPR for a jetty, jetty-less system, or port handling liquefied chemicals at sub-zero temperatures with a minimum capacity of two million tonnes per annum within the last ten years. On the financial side, bidders must have an average annual turnover of at least INR 7.8 crore over the previous three financial years. They must also have a net worth equal to at least 100 percent of their paid-up share capital as of the last financial year. The tender has been reserved for Class-I local suppliers under the Government of India’s Make in India policy.

The bidding process will be conducted through a single-stage, two-envelope system consisting of a techno-commercial bid and a price bid. All submissions must be made online through the NTPC e-tender portal.

According to the schedule, the Invitation for Bids was issued on May 7, 2026, and document download also began on the same date. The last date for receiving queries is May 14, 2026. Bid submission will close on June 4, 2026, at 3:00 PM IST, while the techno-commercial bids will be opened on June 5, 2026, at the same time.

The Earnest Money Deposit for the tender has been fixed at INR 10 lakh. Bids without valid security will be rejected. The Performance Bank Guarantee requirements and other detailed conditions will be as per the full bidding documents issued by NTPC.