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Asia Pulse Tender: Extension of 400 KV Sub-Stations at Somanhally and Neelmangala for Power Grid Corporation of India Limited

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The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has received a loan from the World Bank to finance the Second Power System Development Project in India. As part of this project, POWERGRID intends to apply part of the loan proceeds to payments under the contracts for the transmission system associated with system strengthening-III in the Southern Region. Bidders are invited to supply, erect, and commission extension of Somanhally and Neelmangala substations under system strengthening-III in the Southern Region.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) has received a loan from the World Bank for the Second Power System Development Project in India.
  • The project aims to finance the transmission system associated with system strengthening-III in the Southern Region.
  • Bidders are invited to supply, erect, and commission extension of Somanhally and Neelmangala substations under system strengthening-III in the Southern Region.
  • The scope of work includes the construction of two 400 kV line bays at the 400 kV Somanhally (POWERGRID) and Neelmangala (KPTCL) substation.
  • The bidding process will be conducted through the International Competitive Bidding procedures specified in the World Bank's Guidelines.
  • A pre-bid conference will be held on 10 August 2004 to clarify the scope of work, basic data available, and other issues.
  • Bids must be delivered to POWERGRID at the address below, not later than 1100 hours (IST) on 31 August 2004.
  • A non-refundable fee of US$ 200 or Rs 10,000 is required to purchase a complete set of Bidding Documents.

Statistics:

  • The loan from the World Bank is for the Second Power System Development Project.
  • The project scope includes the construction of two 400 kV line bays at the 400 kV Somanhally (POWERGRID) and Neelmangala (KPTCL) substation.
  • The non-refundable fee for purchasing a complete set of Bidding Documents is US$ 200 or Rs 10,000.
  • The deadline for bid submission is 31 August 2004.
  • The official publication date of this notice is considered the date that it is posted online, which is 7 July 2004.

Sources:

  • UN Development Business Online, Issue No. 635, 31 July 2004, UNDB Print Edition: Issue No. 635, 31 July 2004, Posted Online: 7 July 2004 (Copyright United Nations Development Business Unit http://www.devbusiness.com)
  • World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/guidelin.html), January 1995 (revised January and August 1996, September 1997 and January 1999)

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