The Gujarat Electricity Regulatory Commission (GERC) has invited proposals from eligible consultancy firms to support the development of the GERC (Ancillary Services and Demand Flexibility) Regulations, 2026. Through a newly issued Request for Proposal (RFP), the commission aims to appoint an experienced consultant to assist in drafting the regulations, preparing the Statement of Reasons (SoR), and carrying out related activities required to establish a comprehensive intra-state regulatory framework.
The proposed regulations are intended to strengthen Gujarat’s power system by creating a structured mechanism for the identification, procurement, scheduling, dispatch, monitoring, and settlement of ancillary services. The framework will also promote demand flexibility by enabling the participation of aggregators, energy storage systems, and prosumers. By introducing these measures, GERC seeks to improve grid reliability, enhance operational efficiency, and ensure a transparent and cost-reflective system for electricity consumers across the state.
The regulatory framework will be developed in line with national policies and regulations, including the Central Electricity Regulatory Commission (CERC) regulations and the Indian Electricity Grid Code (IEGC) 2023. At the same time, the consultant will be expected to adapt these principles to Gujarat’s specific power sector requirements and operational conditions.
Under the scope of work, the selected consultant will conduct a detailed review of existing national and state regulatory frameworks while studying international best practices related to ancillary services and demand response. The consultant will also assess the availability and suitability of Gujarat’s power resources, including thermal power plants, hydro stations, pumped storage projects, and battery energy storage systems. Based on these findings, the consultant will prepare a Concept Paper, draft the proposed regulations, participate in stakeholder consultations and public hearings, analyze the feedback received, and submit the final regulations along with the Statement of Reasons.
GERC has set a timeline of three months from the date of the award for completing the entire assignment. The payment schedule is linked to project milestones, with 10 percent of the contract value payable as a mobilization advance upon signing the agreement. The remaining payments will be released after the completion of key deliverables, with the final 40 percent payable upon submission and approval of the finalized regulations and Statement of Reasons.
The commission has prescribed detailed eligibility requirements for participating firms. Bidders must be registered companies or limited liability partnerships (LLPs) with at least 10 years of experience in the Indian power sector. They should have a minimum of 10 full-time professionals working in the power sector and demonstrate an annual turnover of at least ₹5 crore along with a positive net worth during each of the last three financial years from FY 2022-23 to FY 2024-25.
The consultant must also deploy an experienced project team comprising a Project Director with more than 20 years of experience, a Project Manager with at least 12 years of experience, regulatory experts, and project executives.
The consultant will be selected through the Quality and Cost-Based Selection (QCBS) method, with technical proposals carrying a weightage of 70 percent and financial proposals accounting for 30 percent. Only bidders securing a minimum technical score of 80 out of 100 will qualify for financial evaluation. Interested firms must submit their sealed technical and financial bids to the Secretary of GERC at GIFT City, Gandhinagar, by 6:00 PM IST on July 31, 2026.
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