Guwahati Underground Power Cable Conversion and SCADA System Implementation

Assam Power Distribution Company Ltd (APDCL), through its CGM (PPD), is inviting bids for the comprehensive "Guwahati UG Cabling Project Under RDSS" (Tender Reference Number: APDCL/CGM(PPD)/RDSS/GCUC-UG Cabling/26-27). This significant open tender, with an estimated tender value of ₹1,84,00,92,441, seeks a turn-key solution for the conversion of existing 33 kV, 11 kV, and LT overhead distribution systems into an underground cable network. Furthermore, the project includes the implementation of a SCADA/DMS system within selected sections of the Guwahati Central Urban Corridor (specifically Guwahati Electrical Circle-I). Bidders are required to submit two covers, comprising the EMD in the form of a bank guarantee and an integrity pact in the first cover, followed by the technical and price bids in the second cover. The EMD amount for this tender is ₹3,68,01,849, with options for BG/ST or exemption. The tender fee is ₹30,000. Prospective bidders can download tender documents from October 6, 2026, 06:00 PM, until October 28, 2026, 03:00 PM. Bid submissions will be accepted from October 15, 2026, 03:00 PM, up to October 28, 2026, 03:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for October 29, 2026, 03:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM at Bijulee Bhawan, Guwahati. The work is anticipated to be completed within 15 days, and the bid validity period is 180 days. This project represents a critical step towards modernizing Guwahati's power distribution infrastructure.