Alipurduar Town Underground Electricity Network Conversion Project

The WEST BENGAL STATE ELECTRICITY DISTRIBUTION CO. LTD (WBSEDCL), through its Chief Engineer, Project-III, is inviting sealed bids for the comprehensive conversion of the overhead electricity network into an underground cable system within Alipurduar Town, Alipurduar district, West Bengal. This significant infrastructure project is being undertaken under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI) Scheme, aiming to modernize and enhance the power distribution network in the region. The tender, with reference number WBSEDCL / Project-III / NIT / 2026-27 / UG / SASCI / 05, is an open tender process with two covers, requiring both online and offline payment methods. The estimated tender value is ₹1,25,33,00,000, with a substantial Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹2,50,66,000, payable to the Chief Engineer, Project III, in Kolkata, and with BG/ST or EMD exemption permitted. Bidders are advised to note the critical dates, commencing with the document download and publication on September 15, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The bid submission period opens on October 5, 2026, at 2:00 PM and closes on October 28, 2026, at 12:00 PM, which is also the document download end date and the bid opening date, scheduled for October 28, 2026, at 4:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on September 24, 2026, at 12:00 PM at the Project III Department, WBSEDCL, Vidyut Bhawan, Salt Lake City, Kolkata. This project presents a prime opportunity for experienced contractors to contribute to vital infrastructure development in West Bengal.