Development Of Distribution Infrastructure At Ri Bhoi Of Meghalaya

04 May 2023 CW Team

Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited (hereinafter also referred to as the Employer Or the MePDCL) invites online Bids for Development of Distribution Infrastructure at Ri-Bhoi in Meghalaya under Revamped Reforms-based and Results- linked. 2. Bidding will be conducted through national open competitive e-procurement.

The scope of work under the subject package includes site survey, planning, design, engineering, assembly manufacturing, testing, supply, loading, transportation, unloading, insurance, delivery at site, handling, storage, installation, testing, commissioning and documentation of all items/material required to complete the following works in the Ri-Bhoi which inter-alia include :

Loss Reduction

Reconductoring works,

Cabling in natural disaster prone areas,

HVDS

The tender seeks electrical works worth roughly Rs 1,33,58,51,000 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.

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

Essential details:

Project Estimated Value: ₹ 1,33,58,51,000
Product Category: Electrical works
Bid Validity (Days): 120
Period of Work: 540 days
Tender ID - 2023_MeECL_1394_1
Tender Ref. No.:CEP/T-226RDSSLR/22-23/75/
Payment mode: Offline
Form of contract: Turn-key

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