Kachhwa-II Line Conductor Replacement and Tower Construction

This tender invitation, issued by the UP Power Transmission Corp.Ltd (Operation) through the Superintending Engineer, Electrical Testing Circle (ETC), Varanasi, concerns a critical works project involving the dismantling of ASCR Panther conductor from the dead end gantry to Tower No. 05 of the Kachhwa-II line. The scope of work also includes the construction of one C 0 type tower and the erection and stringing of High Temperature Low Sagging (HTLS) Panther conductor. The estimated tender value for this undertaking is ₹15,50,313, with a required bid validity of 180 days and a work completion period of 45 days. Interested bidders are required to submit a fixed Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹18,500, payable to SE, ETC, Varanasi. The tender documentation, available for download from October 14, 2026, at 05:00 PM until November 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM, is structured into two covers: Cover 1 for Fee/PreQual/Technical documents (in .pdf format) and Cover 2 for Finance documents (in .xls format). Bids must be submitted between October 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM and November 12, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The bid opening will take place on November 13, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the O/o SE, ETC, Varanasi. A tender fee of ₹590 is applicable. The tender is an open/advertised type, with a contract form based on item rates, and is a two-cover bid process with no provision for two-stage bidding. The location for the work is the 220KV Substation Raja Ka Talab, with the tender reference number E. Tender No. 29/2026-27/ETC-I/VNS.