Indian Power news: Kalpataru wins Rs 485.7 crore WBSETCL transmission EPC contract
Indian Power news highlights a key transmission infrastructure award in West Bengal where WBSETCL has selected Kalpataru Projects International Ltd as the lowest bidder for a Rs 485.7 crore EPC package combining transmission line construction with sub-station bay works. The contract forms part of the utility’s grid strengthening programme designed to expand network capacity and support rising electricity demand.
Three major transmission EPC companies participated in the financial bid stage. Kalpataru Projects International Ltd emerged as L1 with a price of Rs 485.7 crore. KEC International Ltd submitted a bid of Rs 499.9 crore, while Larsen & Toubro Ltd quoted Rs 503 crore. According to Indian Power news, the final price spread remained within a tight range, with the L2 bid only 2.9% higher than L1.
This narrow clustering of bids reflects disciplined cost modelling across the transmission EPC sector. Contractors appear to be protecting margins rather than pursuing aggressive undercutting strategies, particularly as tower steel, conductor supply, and logistics costs remain closely monitored across infrastructure projects.
The EPC scope integrates transmission tower erection, conductor stringing, hardware installation, and sub-station bay interface works required for grid synchronisation. Such bundled packages reduce project coordination delays between line construction and sub-station readiness.
For readers tracking Indian Power news, the outcome reinforces the competitive landscape among India’s largest EPC transmission contractors. Projects linked to grid expansion, renewable integration, and Inter State Transmission System development continue to attract participation from established engineering firms.
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