NHPC Floats Tender for Power Evacuation Infrastructure of 1200 MW Jalaun Solar Park

NHPC Ltd. a Government of India Navratna enterprise, on behalf of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Ltd. (BSUL), a joint venture between NHPC and the Uttar Pradesh New and Renewable Energy Development Agency (UPNEDA),has invited online bids for the development of power evacuation infrastructure for the 1200 MW Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh.

The scope of work includes construction of 400kV/33kV Pooling Sub-Station–1 and Pooling Sub-Station–2 (Parts A and B), internal and external 400kV transmission lines, installation of extra-high voltage (EHV) and high-voltage (HV) equipment for solar power pooling, a park control and monitoring system, and execution of all associated electrical, mechanical, civil and structural works. The contract also includes three years of comprehensive operation and maintenance (O&M) of the entire system.

The estimated project cost is INR 614.21 crore, while bidders are required to furnish an earnest money deposit (EMD) of INR 6.10 crore and a non-refundable tender fee of INR 20,000. The project completion period is 16 months from the date of award.

According to NHPC, the bid documents is available for download from the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP) until 16 February 2026. Online bid submission will close on 16 February 2026, while offline submission of tender fee, bid security and supporting documents must be completed by 19 February 2026. The technical bids will be opened on 20 February 2026, and the opening of financial bids will be announced separately.

To qualify, bidders must demonstrate experience in executing large electrical infrastructure projects over the last 20 years. This includes completion of either one project valued at not less than INR 491.36 crore, or two projects of at least INR 307.10 crore each, or three projects of at least INR 245.68 crore each, involving substations and/or transmission lines. In addition, bidders must have successfully executed pooling substations with at least two 400 kV or higher GIS/AIS bays and transmission lines of minimum cumulative length of 20 km at 400 kV or above, supported by performance certificates of at least two years of operation.

Financial eligibility requires bidders to have a minimum average annual turnover of INR 489 crore for the immediately preceding two financial years. They must also report positive net worth in at least two of the last three financial years, including the latest year, and maintain minimum working capital of INR 77 crore. Further, the available bid capacity must be equal to or greater than the estimated project cost of INR 614.21 crore, calculated using the prescribed formula considering past execution, project duration and existing commitments.

Joint venture participation is permitted with a maximum of two partners, with the lead partner holding at least 50 per cent equity stake. Sub-contracting is allowed only for specific experience components, with a limit of one sub-contractor, who must provide a separate performance guarantee. Bidders formed through mergers or acquisitions may use the experience of predecessor firms, while subsidiaries may qualify based on the strength of parent companies, subject to guarantees and additional performance security.

NHPC has also mandated compliance with the Government of India’s Public Procurement (Make in India) Order, requiring bidders to submit certification of minimum local content. Firms facing insolvency proceedings, blacklisting, or debarment under government guidelines are ineligible to participate. An Integrity Pact is compulsory for all bidders, overseen by Independent External Monitors appointed by NHPC.

Interested bidders may refer the document for more details.