NHPC on behalf of Bundelkhand Saur Urja Limited (BSUL) a joint venture between NHPC and UPNEDA has issued a tender for the development of power evacuation infrastructure for the upcoming 1,200 MW Jalaun Solar Park in Uttar Pradesh. The tender invites bids from qualified companies, with a submission deadline set for February 16, 2026.
Scope of the Project
The Jalaun Solar Park tender covers the development of two 400 kV / 33 kV substations, PSS-1 and PSS-2 (Part A and Part B), along with internal and external 400 kV transmission lines for power evacuation. The project also includes the supply and installation of all extra-high-voltage (EHV) and high-voltage (HV) equipment, a comprehensive park control and monitoring system, and all associated electrical, mechanical, civil, and structural works.
In addition, the selected contractor will be responsible for three years of operation and maintenance of the entire system. NHPC has emphasized that the bidder must have extensive experience executing large-scale electrical infrastructure projects, including substations and transmission lines, over the last 20 years.
Financial and Technical Criteria
Bidders must meet strict financial criteria: a minimum average annual turnover of INR 489 crore over the previous two financial years, working capital of at least twice the monthly cash flow requirement (minimum INR 77 crore), and available bid capacity of no less than INR 614.21 crore.
Experience Requirements
Eligible bidders should have executed at least one major electrical infrastructure project costing INR 491.36 crore, or two projects costing INR 307.10 crore each, or three projects costing INR 245.68 crore each. This experience may be as a principal contractor, joint venture partner, or approved sub-contractor.
Context and Strategic Importance
This tender follows an earlier UPNEDA land tender, offering 17,515 acres for solar projects across Bundelkhand districts including Jalaun, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, and Lalitpur. The initiative aims to strengthen Uttar Pradesh’s utility-scale solar infrastructure and expand clean energy capacity in the state.
NHPC and BSUL expect that this project will enhance grid reliability, enable efficient solar power evacuation, and contribute significantly to India’s renewable energy targets in the region.
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