POWERGRID has invited open competitive bids for the supply and commissioning of portable battery chargers, also referred to as cell boosters, for various substations in the region. The procurement is aimed at supporting the charging of spare cells maintained at electrical substations and ensuring the availability of essential battery backup equipment.
The tender has been issued through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM). The procurement is being conducted under a standard supply contract for goods, with the work location covering West Bengal and areas falling under the Eastern Region II jurisdiction.
The tender was published on October 7, 2026, at 6:12 PM, when the tender document became available for download and online bid submission commenced. The tender documents can be accessed by interested bidders without payment of any tender fee. The tender notice also specifies zero tender value and zero EMD, reducing the upfront financial requirements for participating suppliers.
Interested vendors have been provided around two weeks to prepare and submit their bids. The deadline for downloading tender documents and submitting bids is October 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Soft-copy bids submitted up to 11:30 AM on October 21 will be accepted, while the bid opening is scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM.
The tender information does not indicate any mandatory hard-copy submission requirement or a pre-bid meeting schedule. Bidders are expected to review the technical specifications and other conditions available through the GeM procurement platform before submitting their offers.
The procurement is being overseen by P. Roy, Assistant Manager, who has been designated as the Tender Inviting Officer. The officer’s employee number is 60065010. The communication address provided in the tender notice is CF-17, Action Area-1C, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata – 700156, West Bengal.
The tender provides an opportunity for manufacturers, suppliers and vendors dealing in electrical equipment, battery charging systems and substation maintenance products to participate in the procurement process. The portable battery chargers will be used to charge spare cells maintained at substations, supporting the operational readiness of backup power systems.
Eligible bidders are required to submit their responses online through the GeM platform within the specified schedule. Suppliers interested in participating are advised to examine the detailed technical requirements, eligibility conditions and other tender provisions before submitting their bids.
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