Zero EMD 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 that zero EMD does not mean open entry. The tender value and EMD are shown as zero on the portal, but the technical and financial gates remain demanding.
The package is a pre-bid tie-up for Transmission Line Package TL02, linked to RE integration in Lakadia REZ Phase II of 7500 MW. Bidding is domestic competitive bidding through PRANIT under a single-stage two-envelope process. The selected lowest evaluated qualified bidder becomes POWERGRID’s exclusive associate for the BPC tariff-bidding stage.
The scope covers detailed survey, route profiling, tower spotting, soil resistivity measurement, geotechnical investigation, tower fabrication, foundations, earthing, conductor, OPGW, insulators, hardware and stringing. The IFB pushes mechanised tower erection where feasible and expressly bars tractor use for tower erection. EnergylineIndia.com records this as important for Transmission equipment tenders in India because execution method is now a compliance gate. Power transmission projects bidders need completed 345 kV D/c or higher line experience. Power transmission projects also need Rs 49.73 crore liquidity. Power transmission projects competition is likely to remain controlled despite low entry cost, Transmission Projects, POWERGRID Tender, REZ Integration, Grid Infrastructure, Power Grid Projects.