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REC Power Development and Consultancy Ltd (RECPDCL) Invites Bids for 2,500 MW Renewable Energy Transmission Projects in Madhya Pradesh

REC Power Development and Consultancy (RECPDCL) has issued a bid invitation for the development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS) to evacuate 2,500 MW of renewable energy from Madhya Pradesh. The project will support power evacuation from:

• Rajgarh SEZ (Phase III) – 1,500 MW
• Neemuch SEZ (Phase II) – 1,000 MW

Key Details

• Bid Submission Deadline: May 28, 2025
• Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): Rs33.76 crore
• Bid Fee: Rs500,000 + 18% GST

Scope of Work

• Setting up 220 kV and 400 kV substations at multiple locations.
• Installing 400/220 kV and 3x 500 MVA transformers at Pachora and Neemuch.
• Developing switchable line reactors at both ends of major transmission lines.
• Establishing a 400/220 kV Handiya substation and integrating a loop-in-loop-out connection into the existing network.
• Completion within 24 months of the contract award.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must have executed projects with a capital expenditure of Rs1688 crore in the last five years.
• At least one project worth Rs337.6 crore should be completed.
• Minimum net worth of Rs675.2 crore over the last three financial years, with no negative net worth.

This initiative aligns with India's efforts to strengthen transmission infrastructure and facilitate large-scale renewable energy integration.