WR invites bids for 220 kV traction substation

Western Railway (WR) has floated a tender for supplying 220/132/55 kV traction substation of Mumbai-Ratlam and Vadodara-Ahmedabad sections. The scope of work includes designing, supplying, erection, testing and commissioning of 220/132/55 kV traction substation, sectioning post (SPs) and sub sectioning post (SSPs) (2x25 kV system Scott connected transformer) of Mumbai-Ratlam and Vadodara-Ahmedabad sections of WR. The contract with an estimated cost of Rs 118.23 crore is to be executed under engineering, procurement and construction mode in 18 months. The due date to submit the bid is 16 May, 2024.