APTRANSCO Issued Tender for Transformer Capacity Augmentation in Solar Parks

APTRANSCO has issued tender inviting bids for the capacity augmentation of interconnecting transformers in solar parks. The bid submission deadline is 14 October 2020

The Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh (APTRANSCO) in order to increase the capacity of the interconnecting transformer in the state solar parks has issued tender inviting bids from interested bidders.

The tender document states that only those who have registered offices in India can take part in this competitive bidding.

Submission Deadline & EMD:

The last date for submission of bids is October 14, 2020. While the pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 25, 2020.

While the Interested bidders need to submit an earnest money deposit of INR 13.35 million.

Scope of Work

Under its scope, the contract bidder will have to expand the interconnection capability of transformers to the 400kV Talaricheruvu substation of the Urichintal solar park in Anantapuramu district from 3 x 315 MVA to (3 x 315 MVA + 1 x 500 MVA) along with the building of four 220kV bay extensions.

The selected bidder is also required, under the contract, to construct two 220 kV bay extensions at the 400 kV substation of Jammalamadugu for Kambaladinne Solar Park in the District of Kadapa, and to create a 220 kV switching station in Mudigubba in the district of Anantapuramu.

Other Criteria

To be eligible to participate in the competitive bidding process, the bidder should have successfully executed any of the below-given projects that should have been in operation for at least a period of one year as on the bids opening day.

One 400/220 kV and four 220 kV bays in a substation or
One 400/220kV potential transformer high and low voltage bay and four 220 kV bays in a substation.

For meeting the financial eligibility, the bidder requires an annual financial turnover of at least 100% of the estimated cost during any one year of the last five years. While, for a joint venture, the maximum limit is two members with the lead member having the share of 51% or more of the total stake.