Asia Pulse Tender: State Power Sector Reform Project

Strategic Insights -

The State Power Sector Reform Project, funded by the Asian Development Bank, aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of the power sector in India. The Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MSPGCL) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for renovation and modernization (R&M) and life extension (LE) works at the Bhusawal Thermal Power Station (TPS) in the state of Maharashtra. The bidding process will be conducted in accordance with the Asian Development Bank's Two-Stage bidding procedure, and the deadline for bid submission is December 12, 2005.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project aims to improve the efficiency and reliability of the power sector in India, with a focus on the Bhusawal TPS in Maharashtra.
  • The project is funded by a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the State Power Sector Reform Project.
  • The Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MSPGCL) has invited sealed bids from eligible bidders for R&M and LE works at the Bhusawal TPS.
  • The bidding process will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Two-Stage bidding procedure.
  • Interested eligible bidders must submit their bids at or before 1500 hours (IST) on December 12, 2005, with a bid security as stated above against each lot.
  • The bidding documents are available to eligible bidders on submission of a written application and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs. 10,000 or US$ 300 in cash, pay order or demand draft.

Statistics:

  • The project is funded by a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of the State Power Sector Reform Project.
  • The Maharashtra State Power Generation Co. Ltd. (MSPGCL) has invited sealed bids for R&M and LE works at the Bhusawal TPS in three separate packages.
  • The bid security for each package is as follows: Package I (Boiler and auxiliaries): Indian Rs 18,000,000 or US$ 40,000, Package II (Turbine, generator, and auxiliaries): Indian Rs 22,000,000 or US$ 50,000, and Package No. III (Balance of plant): Indian Rs 18,000,000 or US$ 40,000.

Sources:

  • Asian Development Bank - Notice Number: ADB164-663/05
  • United Nations Development Business Unit - Issue No. 663, 30 September 2005
  • India's Power Finance Corporation Ltd. (MSPGCL) - Contract No: BTPS/CE/Z/Tech/Pur/R&M/T-29/2005