PGCIL Floats Tender for Transmission Line to Evacuate 2000 MW Solar Power from Tumkur, Karnataka
Tender Overview
- Authority: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL)
- Tender Title/Ref.: Transmission Line Package TL02-Ryapte | Ref. No. CC/T/W-TW/DOM/A06/25/11550
- Work: Development of Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) for evacuation of 2000 MW Solar Park at Ryapte Village, Tumkur District, Karnataka.
- Tender Type: Open / Advertised
- Category: Works
- Product Category: Power/Energy Projects/Services
- Tender Fee: ₹25,000
- EMD: Nil
- Location: Multiple locations across Karnataka
Important Dates
- e-Published Date: 28 August 2025, 05:34 PM
- Document Download Start: 28 August 2025, 05:34 PM
- Document Download End: 06 September 2025, 11:55 PM
- Bid Submission Start: 28 August 2025, 05:35 PM
- Bid Submission End: 08 September 2025, 11:00 AM
- Bid Opening Date: 08 September 2025, 11:30 AM
Key Highlights
- The package involves critical transmission infrastructure for renewable evacuation from one of Karnataka’s largest upcoming solar clusters.
- No Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is required, lowering entry barriers for bidders.
- The tender is part of PGCIL’s larger plan to strengthen the ISTS network for renewable integration.
Why It Matters
This project is vital for renewable energy evacuation and grid stability, enabling 2000 MW of solar power from Tumkur to be delivered into India’s national grid. It opens opportunities for EPC contractors, transmission developers, and power equipment suppliers in the high-growth green energy sector.
