Construction of 132 KV Transmission Line from Draba to Mendhar GSS in Poonch District

This tender, reference number TLMD-VIII/J/T/ 19 of 2026-27, dated 07-09-2026, is invited by the Executive Engineer, TLMD-VIII, Jammu, for the crucial construction of a 132 KV S/C Transmission Line on D/C Towers. The project scope encompasses extending the transmission line from Draba GSS to Mendhar GSS, situated in the District Poonch of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. This undertaking is particularly significant due to the challenging terrain, characterized as a hilly and snow-bound area, requiring specialized expertise and robust execution. The tender is an open/advertised type, inviting bids for a Turn-key contract with a substantial estimated tender value of ₹29,96,00,000. Prospective bidders must submit their bids within two covers, with the first cover containing scanned copies of the tender fee, EMD, and other required documents as per the NIT and SBD, and the second cover containing the price bid in the shape of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). The tender fee is ₹15,000 and the Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is ₹59,92,000. Key dates for this tender include the document download start date of 10-Sep-2026 at 10:00 AM and the bid submission end date of 30-Sep-2026 at 04:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for 03-Oct-2026 at 02:00 PM, with the pre-bid meeting taking place on 21-Sep-2026 at 02:00 PM. The period of work is stipulated at 540 days, with a bid validity of 180 days. This tender is specifically for Class A contractors.