Zero-value tender masks tough Power transmission projects qualification gate
Power transmission projects under POWERGRID’s Lakadia-II to Ahmedabad 765 kV D/c line Part-I package show how zero EMD does not mean easy entry. The portal shows tender value and EMD as zero, but the qualification framework remains demanding.
The tender covers a pre-bid tie-up for Transmission Line Package TL02 linked to RE integration in Lakadia REZ Phase II of 7500 MW. Bidding is through PRANIT under a single-stage two-envelope process. The selected lowest evaluated qualified bidder will become POWERGRID’s exclusive associate for the BPC tariff-bidding stage.
The technical scope includes detailed survey, profiling, tower spotting, soil resistivity measurement, geotechnical investigation, tower fabrication, foundations, earthing, conductor, OPGW, insulators, hardware and stringing. Mechanised tower erection through cranes is preferred where feasible, while tractor use is expressly barred. EnergylineIndia.com records this as important for Transmission equipment tenders in India because construction method itself becomes a compliance gate. Power transmission projects bidders need 345 kV D/c or higher line experience. Power transmission projects also require Rs 298.36 crore MAAT and Rs 49.73 crore liquidity for TL02. Power transmission projects competition is likely to remain controlled despite zero EMD, Transmission Projects, REZ Integration, Power Grid Projects, EPC Contract, Grid Infrastructure.








