Govt, of Sikkim seeks bids for Development of distribution infrastructure

08 May 2023 CW Team

Power Department Sikkim invites online Bids for Development of Distribution Infrastructure Work (11 KV DOWNSTREAM CONNECTIVITY WORKS) at GANGTOK, PAKYONG & NAMCHI districts of SIKKIM State under Revamped Reforms-based and Results-linked, Distribution Sector Scheme On behalf of Power Department Sikkim.

Bidding will be conducted through national open competitive e-procurement. The RFB document (hereinafter also referred to as bidding document) is available online, free of cost, for downloading on https://sikkimtender.gov.in

Brief description of scope of work:

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 GANGTOK, PAKYONG & NAMCHI district of Sikkim which inter-alia include :

Loss Reduction:
11 KV Downstream connectivity at Gangtok, Pakyong & Namchi:
i. New 11 KV Line with DOG conductor
ii. New 11 KV Line with UG Cable
iii. New DTR work (63,100,200,315 kVA)
iv. LT Line Extension ( 3Phase, 5wire)
v. v) LT OH Line Conversion to LT ABC

The tender seeks electrical works worth Rs 26,47,00,000 crore to be completed in 730 days. As per the tender, the bid validity will be 180 days, and it will be an open bidding process. The bid submission period began on May 3, 2023 and will end on May 11, 2023.

Essential details:

Project Estimated Value: ₹ 26,47,00,000
Product Category: Electrical works
Bid Validity (Days): 180
Period of Work: 730 days
Tender ID - 2023_EPDsi_644_1
Tender Ref. No.:84/RDSS/WORK/POWER/GOS/ACE-II
Payment mode: Offline
Form of contract: EOI

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