Modernizing 132kV Araku-Machkund DC Line Insulators

Work Description - Replacement Of Existing Old Aged Deteriorated 132kv Porcelain Disc Insulators( Yoc:1955) With New 132kv 120kn Antifog Disc Insulators At All Suspension Towers (34 Nos) And With 132kv 120kn Src Insulators At All Tension Towers (11nos) From Loc. No. 22 To 66 In 132kv Machkund - Araku Dc Line Under Rmi Scheme In Om Circle Visakhapatnam

SE OMC Circle Visakhapatnam, acting on behalf of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications Andhra Pradesh, hereby invites Open/Advertised tenders for the critical "Replacement of existing old aged disc and SRC insulators in 132kV Araku-Machkund DC line under RMI scheme" (Tender Reference Number: E.Proc.No.03/2026-27). This essential 'Works' category project encompasses the replacement of deteriorated 132kV porcelain disc insulators (originally installed in 1955) with new 132kV 120kN Antifog disc insulators across 34 suspension towers, and 132kV 120kN SRC insulators at 11 tension towers. The specified work is located from Loc. No. 22 to 66 within the 132kV Machkund - Araku DC line under the RMI scheme in the OM Circle, Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh. Prospective bidders are required to pay a Tender Fee of ₹ 652 and submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹ 36,820. The bidding process commences on 9th July 2026 at 06:00 PM, with the Bid Submission End Date set for 31st July 2026 at 03:00 PM. Bids will be opened on 31st July 2026 at 04:00 PM. This tender presents a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to vital infrastructure upgrades in the region.