Development Of Distribution Infrastructure at Garo Hills of Meghalaya

04 May 2023 CW Team

The director, Distribution) MePDCL - MeECL||Chief Engineer (Distribution)-MePDCL-MeECl, Meghalaya Energy Corporation Limited has released a tender for the Development of Distribution Infrastructure at South West Garo Hills of Meghalaya under the Revamped Reforms-based and Results-linked, Distribution Sector Scheme.

Brief scope of work:

Reconductoring of HT & LT existing Bare bare conductor to Covered Conductor Aerial Bunched Cable & HVDS Works.

NIT/RFB No: MePDCL/CE(P)/T-226(RDSS-LR)/2022-23/12

Bidding will be conducted through national open competitive e-procurement.

The complete BID document can be viewed and downloaded from the e-procurement portal of NHAI at https://meghalayatenders.gov.in/nicgep/app

The tender seeks electrical works worth Rs 74,07,16,000 crore to be completed in 540 days. As per the tender, the bid validity will be 120 days, and it will be an open bidding process. The bid submission period will start on May 7, 2023 and will end on May 12, 2023.

Essential details:

Project Estimated Value: ₹ 74,07,16,000
Product Category: Electrical works
Bid Validity (Days): 120
Period of Work: 540 days
Tender ID -2023_MeECL_1396_1
Tender Ref. No.:CEP/T-226RDSSLR/22-23/75/PkIX
Payment mode: Offline
Form of contract: Turn-key

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