Jaipur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JVVNL) has issued a notice for a pre-bid meeting related to its Request for Selection (RfS) for pilot-based, small-scale standalone decentralized Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. The initiative aims to deploy a total storage capacity of 2,000 kW/4,000 kWh through 20 individual units, each rated at 100 kW/200 kWh, at the Distribution Transformer (DTR) level across the distribution network.

The projects will be developed under the Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) mode. The scope of work includes complete design, supply, testing, installation and commissioning of the BESS units. The selected contractor will also be responsible for long-term maintenance through a 12-year comprehensive service arrangement, comprising six years of warranty followed by six years of Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC).

The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 21, 2026, at 3:00 PM onwards at the Conference Room on the first floor of Vidyut Bhawan, JVVNL, Jaipur. Video conferencing facilities will also be available for officials from Ajmer Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (AVVNL) and Jodhpur Vidyut Vitran Nigam Limited (JDVVNL).

The meeting will provide prospective bidders an opportunity to seek clarifications on the tender conditions and technical requirements. Discussions are expected to cover DTR-level grid integration, equipment specifications, operational requirements and other aspects that could help finalize the bidding framework.

According to the tender schedule, documents were made available from August 14, 2026. Online bid submission will begin on September 1, with the deadline set for September 15, 2026, at 5:00 PM. Technical bids are scheduled to be opened on September 17 at 3:00 PM. Financial bids will subsequently be evaluated for bidders qualifying through the technical stage.

The estimated project cost is approximately ₹6 crore. Bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) or bid security of 2% of the estimated cost, amounting to ₹12 lakh, or ₹300 per kWh of quoted capacity.

The successful bidder will also have to furnish a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) of 3% to 5% of the total contract value before signing the agreement. The requirement is intended to ensure timely project execution and compliance with long-term maintenance obligations.

The pilot is expected to provide JVVNL with operational experience in deploying decentralized energy storage at the distribution level while supporting improved grid management and storage integration.