BHEL strengthens Ash handling plants procurement with integrated EPC package
BHEL has floated an EPC tender for the dry bottom ash handling system at the DVC Koderma Phase-II project, adding a significant opportunity within Ash handling plants. The contract covers Unit-3 and Unit-4 of the 2x800 MW thermal power station and requires complete engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning. The procurement carries an EMD of Rs 3 crore and follows a two-cover bidding process through BHEL's e-procurement portal. EnergylineIndia.com provides verified coverage of major industrial and infrastructure tenders.
The selected contractor will execute engineering, manufacture, supply, structural works, erection, commissioning and performance testing while coordinating with multiple BHEL engineering centres and DVC teams. The scope also includes storage facilities, temporary utilities, mandatory spares, commissioning consumables and engineering support throughout project execution.
A key requirement is the mandatory site survey after the Letter of Award, where contractors must verify existing utility coordinates and revise layouts without additional commercial claims. The package also introduces a guaranteed system power consumption limit of 350 KW, increasing focus on operational efficiency and functional performance.
The tender highlights how Ash handling plants are increasingly procured through comprehensive EPC models that transfer engineering and interface responsibility to one contractor. Latest EPC power projects continue to prioritise execution quality, commissioning readiness and long-term operational reliability for balance-of-plant infrastructure.