110kV Line Temporary Bypass Arrangement and Extension for 1VNMA Feeder

This tender, referenced as TCP/TD-PKD/2026-27/05, seeks bids from eligible entities for the provision of a temporary bypass arrangement for the 1VNMA feeder. The scope of work involves tapping the Vennakkara - Ottappalam 110kV line (1OTVN) and extending a 110 kV covered conductor for a length of approximately 3 kilometers to the tap point of the Malampuzha section within the 1VNMA line. The Kerala State Electricity Board, represented by the Deputy Chief Engineer, Transmission Circle, Palakkad, is the issuing authority for this open tender, which operates on an item rate contract basis. The tender documents will be available for download from October 7, 2026, at 12:00 PM, with the submission deadline set for October 22, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bids will be opened on October 26, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,00,000 is required, and a tender fee of ₹10,384 (inclusive of GST) is also applicable. The work is expected to be completed within a period of 90 days, and bids will be valid for 180 days. Bidders are required to submit their proposals in two covers, with Cover 1 containing tender cost, EMD, and pre-qualification/technical documents, and Cover 2 containing the financial bid (BOQ). The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2026, at 11:00 AM.