Varanasi Cluster to Get Power Lines for Electrification

21 Jun 2023 CW Team

The tender seeks Electrical works- roads worth Rs. 3,08,78,00,000 crore to be completed in 185 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 June 20, 2023 and will end on July 11, 2023.

A Pre-Bid meeting shall take place at the following date, time, and place:

MD OFFICE PuVVNL BHIKHARIPUR BLW VARANASI

Date: 28-June-2023 Time: 3:00 PM

A complete bid document can be downloaded from the official website: https://etender.up.nic.in/nicgep/app

Essential details:

Project Estimated Value: ₹ 3,08,78,00,000
Product Category: Electrical works
Bid Validity (Days): 185
Period of Work: 180 days
Tender ID - 2023_PVVNV_813766_1
Tender Ref. No.: EAV-33/23-24
Payment mode: Offline
Form of contract: Turn-Key

Introduction:
Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PUVVNL) is an Indian state-owned power distribution company headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was incorporated in 2003 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). PUVVNL is responsible for the distribution of electricity in the eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, which includes the districts of Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Azamgarh, and Basti.

PUVVNL has a total installed capacity of 11,000 MW, of which 9,000 MW is thermal and 2,000 MW is renewable. The company serves over 10 million consumers in its service area.

In recent years, PUVVNL has made significant investments in improving its infrastructure and services. The company has installed over 1 million smart meters and is in the process of installing another 1 million meters. PUVVNL has also launched a number of customer-centric initiatives, such as online bill payment and 24/7 customer care.

PUVVNL is committed to providing reliable and quality power to its customers. The company is also working to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its environmental performance.

Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited - Varanasi Request for Bids for the Development of distribution infrastructure for Electrification of Unelectrified Households in Varanasi Cluster for Varanasi, Jaunpur, Ghazipur, Chandauli, Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Gorakhpur, Deoria, Kushinagar & Maharajganj district of Uttar Pradesh under Revamped Reforms-Based And Results-Linked, Distribution Sector Scheme. The tender seeks Electrical works- roads worth Rs. 3,08,78,00,000 crore to be completed in 185 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 June 20, 2023 and will end on July 11, 2023. A Pre-Bid meeting shall take place at the following date, time, and place: MD OFFICE PuVVNL BHIKHARIPUR BLW VARANASI Date: 28-June-2023 Time: 3:00 PM A complete bid document can be downloaded from the official website: https://etender.up.nic.in/nicgep/app Essential details: Project Estimated Value: ₹ 3,08,78,00,000 Product Category: Electrical works Bid Validity (Days): 185 Period of Work: 180 days Tender ID - 2023_PVVNV_813766_1 Tender Ref. No.: EAV-33/23-24 Payment mode: Offline Form of contract: Turn-Key Introduction: Purvanchal Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (PUVVNL) is an Indian state-owned power distribution company headquartered in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. It was incorporated in 2003 and is a wholly owned subsidiary of Uttar Pradesh Power Corporation Limited (UPPCL). PUVVNL is responsible for the distribution of electricity in the eastern region of Uttar Pradesh, which includes the districts of Varanasi, Gorakhpur, Mirzapur, Prayagraj, Azamgarh, and Basti. PUVVNL has a total installed capacity of 11,000 MW, of which 9,000 MW is thermal and 2,000 MW is renewable. The company serves over 10 million consumers in its service area. In recent years, PUVVNL has made significant investments in improving its infrastructure and services. The company has installed over 1 million smart meters and is in the process of installing another 1 million meters. PUVVNL has also launched a number of customer-centric initiatives, such as online bill payment and 24/7 customer care. PUVVNL is committed to providing reliable and quality power to its customers. The company is also working to reduce its carbon footprint and improve its environmental performance.

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