NHPC Limited, a Government of India Navratna Enterprise, has issued a new notice inviting e-tenders for the development of power evacuation infrastructure for the 1200 MW Jalaun Solar Park. The project is being carried out on behalf of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited, a joint venture formed between NHPC and UPNEDA. It is a major step in strengthening renewable energy development in Uttar Pradesh and requires extensive construction work for the smooth evacuation of power generated from the solar park.

The scope of work covers the construction of two major 400kV/33kV pooling sub-stations, known as PSS-1 and PSS-2, along with both internal and external transmission lines. It also includes a range of electrical and mechanical systems needed to support safe and efficient power flow. In addition to the construction work, the tender includes three years of comprehensive operation and maintenance, showing that NHPC is focused on long-term reliability and efficient functioning of the infrastructure.

The estimated cost of the project is INR 614.21 Crore, reflecting the scale and complexity of the work involved. To participate in the bidding process, interested companies must meet strict eligibility criteria. Bidders should have a minimum average annual turnover of INR 489 Crores over the last two financial years, and they must also have a positive net worth. They must show proven experience in executing similar large-scale electrical infrastructure projects, such as sub-stations or transmission lines, during the last 20 years. These conditions ensure that only companies with strong financial strength and technical expertise can take part.

NHPC has also provided complete transparency on the timelines related to this tender. The tender documents became available for download on January 15, 2026, and the window will remain open until February 16, 2026. Companies wishing to seek clarification have until January 23, 2026, to submit questions. A pre-bid meeting is planned for January 28, 2026, to address any technical or procedural doubts. Bidders can start submitting their online bids from February 7, 2026, and the final deadline for submission is February 16, 2026, at 17:30 hours. Technical bids will be opened on February 20, 2026, while the date for opening financial bids will be announced later.

The financial requirements include an Earnest Money Deposit of INR 6.10 Crore, which must be submitted by all bidders. There is also a non-refundable tender document fee of INR 20,000. While the Performance Bank Guarantee amount will be specified in the Standard Conditions of Contract, the tender clearly states that the project must be completed within 16 months. Bids must remain valid for 180 days from the final submission date.

The tender must be submitted through the Central Public Procurement Portal using the two-part system, with technical details and financial proposals submitted separately. With this project, NHPC aims to enhance India’s renewable energy infrastructure and support the growth of the Jalaun Solar Park, contributing to the country’s broader clean energy goals.