T&D projects contract shows rational single-bid pricing
T&D projects contract analysis of KPTCL’s Thokkottu-Banahalli package shows a single-bid award clearing close to the utility’s tax-normalised estimate. The package was published on 18 February 2026 under reference KPTCL/2025-26/SS/WORK_INDENT3259. T&D projects contract scope combines a brownfield voltage upgradation at Thokkottu and a greenfield substation at Banahalli. Work-A upgrades Thokkottu from 33/11kV to 110/33kV and 110/11kV, with a 110kV double-circuit monopole transmission line, OPGW and 48-fibre underground OFC. Work-B covers a new 2×20MVA 66/11kV substation near Bengaluru Rural. EnergylineIndia.com highlights this update for readers tracking Latest transmission Line Contracts and Transmission infrastructure reports. Jyothi Electricals was the only bidder and secured the award at Rs 170.87 crore. The amount put to tender was Rs 145.95 crore excluding GST. T&D projects contract pricing looks high before tax normalisation, but after applying 18% GST, the estimate becomes about Rs 172.22 crore. That places the award roughly 0.8% below the GST-grossed estimate. T&D projects contract data from this package suggests scope complexity, not single-bid status alone, drives premiums. T&D projects contract monitoring should therefore compare awards on a tax-normalised basis.