220 kV DC Sector 148(400)–155 XLPE Cable Line

Publication / document upload

NIT No. TD-558/26 dated 01.09.2026; document uploading by 01.09.2026 before 07:00 PM; download/sale starts 01.09.2026 after 07:00 PM.

• Document download/sale ends 22.09.2026 upto 05:00 PM.

Clarification / pre-bid

No pre-bid meeting date or venue is fixed (shown as '-'). Clarifications may be sought from clarification start 01.09.2026 after 07:00 PM, ending no later than 07 days prior to bid submission deadline.

• BDS ITB 9.1: Owner responds only if request is received no later than seven (07) days prior to the deadline for submission of bids.

Bid submission deadline

Online bid submission starts 01.09.2026 after 07:00 PM and closes 22.09.2026 at 05:00 PM.

• E-tender notice also states Online Bid Submission Closing: 22/09/2026 at 17:00 Hrs.

Bid opening

Techno-commercial bid (Part-I) opens 23.09.2026 at 03:30 PM. Price bid (Part-II) opening date/time will be intimated through the official e-tender portal.

Bid validity

Bid validity is 06 months from date of tender opening (NIT TABLE-A); ITB also states 180 days from opening of Part-I Technical bid.

• If validity is extended at Owner's request, EMD must also be extended; bidder may refuse without EMD forfeiture.

Project completion period

Total completion period is 09 months from the date of LOI.

• NIT TABLE-A also states Project Completion Period 09 months form date of LOI.

Estimated cost

Estimated cost of the tender/work is Rs. 8.12 Crore.

Tender document fee

Non-refundable tender cost is Rs. 2950.00, payable online by RTGS/NEFT only; no tender-cost exemption.

• Payable to ICICI Bank A/C No. 628105038318 (IFS Code ICIC0006281) in favour of “Dy. GM Head Quarter Payment Unit UPPTCL”.
• Proof of RTGS/NEFT must be scanned/uploaded and original proof submitted within 07 days of Technical Bid (Part-I) opening.

EMD / bid security

Fixed EMD is Rs. 08.12 Lac; NIT TABLE-A lists modes RTGS/NEFT/Demand Draft/Bank Guarantee/FDR/TDR; no EMD exemption in TABLE-A.

• NIT opening text also allows DD in favour of UPPTCL or irrevocable BG in prescribed format; BG from Scheduled Commercial Bank in India on non-judicial stamp paper worth Rs. 5.00 per thousand subject to maximum Rs. 10000.00 as per U.P. Stamp Act.
• EMD BG normally valid for 45 days over and above bid validity; for JV, EMD in name of Lead Partner.
• Scanned EMD instrument to be uploaded; original to Tender Issuing Authority within 07 days from Technical Bid opening.
• EMD payable to same ICICI account as tender cost (A/C 628105038318, IFSC ICIC0006281) in favour of Dy. GM Head Quarter Payment Unit UPPTCL for RTGS/NEFT path.
• No interest on EMD deposited in cash. Forfeiture if bid withdrawn during validity, LOI/LOA not acknowledged, contract not signed, or CPBG not furnished in time.

Performance security (CPBG)

Contract Performance Bank Guarantee equal to ten percent (10%) of Contract Price (including GST), from a scheduled commercial bank of India, within 28 days of receipt of LOA.

• CPBG valid for 45 days over and above work completion period plus Guarantee Period; extend if completion extends; enhance BG if contract price revised over 5%.
• SCC sets guarantee period for supply and erection at 72 months from handing over of the system.
• ITB/GCC: for JV/Consortium, 10% CPBG submitted by partners jointly in profit/work sharing ratio.
• BDS JV rule additionally requires Lead Partner 10% performance guarantee and other JV partner(s) 5% additional performance guarantee of contract value, valid 72 months from handing over (see contradictions).
• Foreign collaboration route: collaborator also furnishes additional 10% PG on cable system cost.
• Failure to submit CPBG in time can cancel LOA and forfeit EMD. Contract signing within 30 days of LOA after CPBG confirmation.

Payment terms

Payments in INR within 30 days of invoice subject to conditions; optional 5% interest-bearing mobilisation advance on supply value; supply 90% on receipt + 10% after full completion; erection 90% progressive + 10% final.

• Mobilisation advance: up to 5% of Contract Value of supply of electrical equipment/material (incl. mandatory spares), interest @10% p.a. or as fixed by UPPTCL; requires 110% advance BG (validity to 3 months after scheduled completion + 6 months claim), 10% CPBG, bar chart, project office, contract agreement, LOA acknowledgement and tax invoice. Recovered @5% of gross running bill with interest.
• Supply Stage-1 (SCC): 90% of supply material value on receipt in good condition with MDCC, MVAC, insurance endorsing UPPTCL, indemnity bond, etc. (SCC removes tower/line interlock table from generic GCC).
• Supply Stage-2: final 10% after 100% completion of line works including civil works, LD adjustment, material reconciliation, PV settlement if applicable, Taking Over Certificate.
• Erection (GCC, not replaced by SCC): Stage-1 progressive 90% of erection running bills monthly; Stage-2 balance 10% after completion conditions.
• SCC: prices Fixed and Firm during contract currency; GST on works contract presently 18%; Labour Cess @1% deductible; GST TDS and Income Tax TDS apply.

Bidder structure routes

Bid may be by individual firm, JV of not more than three companies, or Indian manufacturer with foreign collaboration; five alternative technical qualification routes (a)–(e) in BDS.

• (a) Manufacturer meeting both cable-system manufacture QR (1.1.1) and laying/jointing QR (1.1.2).
• (b) Manufacturer meeting 1.1.1 with erector sub-contractor meeting 1.1.2 + Annexure-D1 consent.
• (c) Erector meeting 1.1.2 sourcing cable system from manufacturer(s) meeting 1.1.1 + Annexure-D2 consent.
• (d) JV of manufacturer(s) and erector partners meeting 1.1.1/1.1.2 collectively per JV rules.
• (e) Indian manufacturer with foreign collaborator meeting 1.1.1, with laying by self or erector meeting 1.1.2.

Technical experience — cable manufacturer (1.1.1)

Cable/cable-system manufacturer must have 5 years manufacturing/supply experience of 220 kV or higher cables; designed/manufactured/type-tested/supplied at least 5 km single-core 220 kV+ XLPE cable in satisfactory operation ≥2 years as on bid opening; and joints & terminations (incl. GIS) experience with ≥3 years satisfactory operation, or sourced from such manufacturers.

• PQ/type tests as per IEC 62067 from accredited lab required; bid without PQ/type test certificate liable for rejection.
• Accepted international labs include KEMA Holland, EDF France, Hydro-Quebec Canada, CESI Italy, CPRI Bangalore (list continues in tender).
• Cable used for type tests should be with Aluminium sheath; utility supplies may be Al or Lead sheath.

Technical experience — laying/erection (1.1.2)

Erector (or manufacturer-as-erector) must have successfully executed underground laying, jointing, termination (including GIS terminations) & commissioning of at least 05 km single-core 220 kV or higher XLPE cable in satisfactory operation ≥2 years as on bid opening.

• Laying/jointing/terminations under supervision of cable manufacturer and jointing & termination kit manufacturers.
• Consent letters from respective manufacturers required.

Financial qualification (BDS 2.0)

MAAT Rs. 8.12 Cr (best 3 of last 5 audited years, excluding non-recurring income); Liquid Assets Rs. 121.80 Lakh per latest audited balance sheet; Positive Net Worth.

• Holding/subsidiary: MAAT, LA & NW of bidding entity only (exclude group/parent/subsidiaries as applicable).
• JV: Lead must meet at least 75% financial with other members 100% technical + ≥25% financial collectively; or alternate lead technical+25% financial splits as in BDS paras 6(a)–(c).
• Individual or JV collectively must fulfill 100% technical (1.1.1 & 1.1.2) and financial (2.0).
• Submit last five years audited accounts and banker certificate (Annexure C) not older than three months prior to bid opening.

JV / consortium legal rules

Max three companies; company cannot be in more than one JV for this bid; Lead Partner authorized via PoA; all partners jointly and severally liable; JV agreement with bid; no membership change after bid submission without UPPTCL approval.

• BOD resolutions approving JV formation and MoU on non-judicial stamp paper required.
• Project manager with 15 years experience in comparable contracts including not less than five years as manager.
• Valid HT/EHT Electrical License required (Lead partner for JV).

Debarment, blacklisting, insolvency, land-border

Currently debarred/blacklisted bidders (UPPTCL/UP DISCOM/GoUP or any Indian Discom/Transmission/Generation utility as on initial bid opening) are ineligible; pending UPPTCL litigation barred; insolvency/NCLT status must be disclosed; past withdrawn blacklisting must be disclosed.

• Non-disclosure can lead to bid rejection or contract termination with EMD/CPBG forfeiture.
• BDS ITB 35.2: MoF DoE PPD circular F.No.6/18/2019-PPD dt.23.07.2020 (land-border sharing countries) and latest revisions must be adhered to.
• Poor performance record (abandoning works, inordinate delays) is a rejection ground.

Statutory registrations

Required statutory credentials include Certificate of Incorporation, PAN, GST registration, EPF registration, HT/EHT license, and Board resolution for authorized signatory.

• IT return of last three years also listed in soft-document checklist.

Work package overview

Turnkey design, detailed engineering, manufacture, supply, cable laying, jointing/terminations, testing & commissioning of 220 kV DC Sector 148(400)–Sector-155 underground XLPE cable line.

• Cable: 220 kV single core 1200 sqmm copper conductor, corrugated aluminium sheathed XLPE insulated cable with accessories.
• Employer’s Requirement states underground section length (0.5 km) with 220 kV 1200 sqmm Cu, corrugated Al sheath, XLPE (6+0) configuration.
• Place of works: sites within the state of Uttar Pradesh.
• Completion: 09 months from LOI.

Included scope activities

Complete project management, design, engineering, manufacture, supply, transport, insurance, storage, erection, final testing & commissioning including trench/civil works (excluding gantry on S/s side) and outdoor termination structures/LAs.

• Cross-bonding arrangement to limit circulating current in metal sheath.
• Supply/installation of support structure for outdoor terminations; design of special structure at line end.
• Insulators and lightning arrestors supplied by bidder.
• Cable termination on monopole is in scope; supply & erection of monopole by other agency.
• Erection & supervision: drum transport from stores to site, laying, jointing, termination, supervision of testing/commissioning; civil foundation and structure for outdoor terminations and LA if in BOQ.
• Volume-II also includes route survey/trial pits, soil resistivity/thermal resistivity evaluation, and obtaining road-cutting permissions from government/other agencies.

Key BOQ quantities (supply)

Principal supply quantities include 2500 m of 220 kV 1200 sqmm Cu XLPE cable, 24 outdoor end termination kits, 8 straight-through/insulated joints, 24 single-phase link boxes, and associated earthing/HDPE/structure items.

• Earthing cable 500 sqmm Cu PVC 6.6 kV: 300 m; trefoil clamps: 30 Nos; surge arrestors 220 kV: 18 Nos; warning tape 250 m; route markers: 20 Nos; steel support structures: 6 Nos; HDPE pipe for XLPE cable: 3000 m; HDPE for trenchless approach cable: 600 m.

Key BOQ quantities (erection)

Erection BOQ is based on ~500 RM route: survey 500 RM, trenchless crossings 120 RM, trench excavation/laying 500 RM, outdoor terminations 24 Nos, structures 6 Nos, link boxes 24 Nos, testing & commissioning 1 job.

• Backfilling item quantity is shown as 60 RM against 500 RM excavation—likely BOQ anomaly (see contradictions/pre-bid).

Standards, exclusions, approved vendors

Cable system to conform to latest Indian/International standards (IEC-60502-2 construction and IEC-62067 testing noted in BOQ); OSM list is NA; selected approved vendors listed for link box, LA, approach cable, HDPE, joint box.

• Exclusions: gantry on sub-station side; supply & erection of cable termination monopole (termination work remains in scope).
• Bidder must visit route before quoting; all fittings necessary for effective working deemed included without extra charges.

Submission mode and portal

Electronic submission only on official e-tender portal https://etender.up.nic.in (www.etender.up.nic.in); two covers — technical PDF and finance BOQ XLS; single-stage two-part bidding.

• Volume-I free view/download from upptcl.org and e-portal; Volume-II and Volume-III XLS only after enrolment on e-portal.
• Valid Class-III DSC required for portal registration.
• Telex/telegram bids not accepted.

Physical originals after bid opening

Hard originals of tender cost proof, EMD, Power of Attorney, JV agreement & JV PoA (if JV), affidavits, and any tender cost/EMD exemption certificate must reach Tender Issuing Authority within 07 days from Part-I technical bid opening.

• ITB 6.1 also lists original bank certificate towards Liquid Assets and un-utilized credit facilities among originals.
• Upload scanned fee/EMD proofs in .gif/.jpg/.pdf before deadline.

Signing and attestation

All bid pages stamped & signed by authorized person before scanning/upload; JV bid signed to bind all partners; price schedule treated as digitally signed on upload; interlineations/erasures valid only if initialed.

• Affidavit of Bidder is before a Notary.
• BG confirmation from issuing bank and Lucknow branch required for acceptance of EMD BG format notes.

No corrigendum / addendum found

The tender folder contains only Tendernotice_1.pdf, SBDTD558.pdf and BOQ558.xls; no corrigendum, addendum or pre-bid reply document is present, so original NIT/SBD/BOQ values apply as published.

• Bidders are still advised in the NIT to monitor the e-portal for any later amendments.

LD ceiling: 5% (GCC) vs 10% (Volume-II)

GCC 36.4 caps LD at 5% of contract value (excl. GST) at 0.5%/week, while Volume-II technical conditions state 1/2% per week up to maximum 10% of full contract value (supply & erection).

• SCC does not amend GCC 36; hierarchy says SCC prevails over GCC, but Volume-II is technical specification—bidder should seek written clarification which ceiling applies.
• GST is charged on LD amount per GCC 36.5.

Price basis: Fixed & Firm (SCC) vs Price Variation (ITB/GCC/BPS)

SCC 25.2 states all quoted prices remain Fixed and Firm, while ITB 16 and GCC still describe WPI-based price variation (cap ±30%) and BPS text refers to price variations.

• For contract conditions, SCC expressly replaces GCC 25.2 and should make prices firm; bidders should confirm no PV claim/recovery will apply despite residual PV language elsewhere.

JV performance security: 10% shared vs Lead 10% + partners extra 5%

ITB/GCC require one 10% CPBG shared by JV partners in work-sharing ratio, while BDS JV PQR requires Lead 10% plus other partners’ additional 5% (equity ratio), valid 72 months from handing over.

• BDS is project-specific qualification/award condition and is more onerous; treat additional 5% as likely applicable unless clarified otherwise.

Tender number on BOQ vs NIT

NIT/SBD use TD-558/26, but BOQ sheets are labelled Tender No. TD-558/25 (and some abstract sheets even TD-508/25).

• Use TD-558/26 for bidding identity; confirm BOQ file on portal matches this tender before pricing.

EMD exemption: None (NIT) vs local MSME path (ITB)

NIT TABLE-A states EMD exemption allowed to None and tender cost exemption No, while ITB 20.2 still contemplates local MSME EMD exemption under GoUP policy and ITB 6.1 lists exemption certificates among originals.

• For this tender, TABLE-A specific entry ‘None/No’ should be treated as applying unless a written clarification re-opens MSME relief.

Contact email mismatch

NIT signature block gives [email protected] while the e-tender notice advertisement gives [email protected] (and phone numbers).

• Use Superintending Engineer, ETDC postal address for physical originals; confirm preferred email before sending clarifications.

EMD acceptable forms wording

NIT para 2 highlights DD or irrevocable BG, while TABLE-A E.3 and ITB 20.3 also allow RTGS/NEFT and FDR/TDR.

• Prefer instruments expressly listed in TABLE-A/ITB; if using FDR/TDR, ensure pledge in favour of Owner as ITB states.

BOQ backfill quantity vs trench length

Erection BOQ shows trench excavation/laying 500 RM but backfilling only 60 RM, which is internally inconsistent for a continuous trench scope.

• Likely drafting error; seek corrigendum before pricing backfill risk.

Confirm governing LD ceiling (5% or 10%)

Ask UPPTCL to confirm whether GCC 36.4 (max 5%) or Volume-II delay clause (max 10%) governs liquidated damages for this cable package.

• Material to delay-risk pricing and contingency.

Confirm price basis is truly Fixed & Firm (no PV)

Request written confirmation that SCC ‘Fixed and Firm’ overrides residual ITB/GCC/BPS price-variation wording for all supply and erection items.

• Affects bid loading for copper/cable commodity risk over 9-month completion.

JV CPBG quantum — is extra 5% mandatory?

Clarify whether JV awardee must furnish Lead 10% plus other partners’ additional 5% (BDS) or only single 10% shared CPBG (ITB/GCC).

• Extra 5% is a material bank-guarantee and cash-lock cost.

BOQ quantity anomalies (backfill 60 RM; cable 2500 m vs 6+0 × 0.5 km)

Seek confirmation/correction of Schedule-2 backfill quantity (60 RM vs 500 RM trench) and whether 2500 m cable supply is adequate for 0.5 km (6+0) route including joints/slack/drums.

• 0.5 km × 6 cores = 3000 m theoretical route length before wastage/slack; BOQ supply is 2500 m.
• Also confirm BOQ tender label TD-558/25 is the correct file for TD-558/26.

ROW / road-cutting permissions responsibility and time risk

Volume-II puts obtaining road-cutting permissions on the contractor within a 9-month LOI-based schedule; ask who owns delays by municipal/PWD/other agencies and whether EOT without LD is granted.

• Critical for urban UG cable feasibility and LD exposure.

Monopole interface and termination scope split

Confirm interface dates/responsibilities: monopole supply & erection by other agency vs cable termination on monopole under this contract, and idle-time/LD treatment if monopoles are late.

Aggressive 9-month turnkey UG cable schedule with LD

Full design-supply-lay-test-commission of 220 kV UG cable in 09 months from LOI, with LD @0.5%/week (ceiling disputed 5%/10%) recovered from final 10% bills.

• Works completion schedule to be finalized within 28 days of LOA and used for LD.
• Negative PV liability language remains in GCC delay clauses even where SCC says firm prices—clarify treatment.

Long guarantee / security lock-in (72 months)

Guarantee period is 72 months from handing over; CPBG covers completion plus guarantee and for JV may stay valid 72 months after handover, tying bank lines long after works.

• Foreign-collaborator route adds another 10% PG on cable system cost and 5-year backup support obligation.

Payment retention and interlocks

Only 90% supply paid on receipt; final 10% supply and erection retentions wait for full completion, electrical inspectorate, taking-over, reconciliation and LD settlement—cash-flow risk on copper-heavy package.

• Optional mobilisation advance is interest-bearing at 10% p.a. with 110% BG.

ROW, permissions and third-party interfaces

Contractor must obtain road-cutting and other agency permissions, visit/assess route bottlenecks, and depend on another agency for monopole supply/erection while still holding termination and overall completion risk.

• Fixed firm prices (SCC) leave little relief if permissions or copper prices move adversely during 9 months.

One-sided default, debarment and unlimited practical remedies

Repeated breaches after notice can trigger default/termination; credential non-disclosure forfeits EMD/CPBG; Owner may repair defects at contractor cost without advance notice in emergencies; aggregate liability capped at 100% contract value but LD/GST/cess still apply.

• High-risk contractor debarring and blacklisting clauses exist in GCC H/J sections.

BOQ / document quality risks

BOQ tender-number mismatch, backfill quantity inconsistency, residual tower/line payment wording and dual contact emails increase execution and compliance risk if relied on without clarification.

Tender issuing authority / physical submission address

Superintending Engineer, Electricity Transmission Design Circle, U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Ltd., 10th Floor, Shakti Bhawan Extension, 14 Ashok Marg, Lucknow 226 001 — receives physical originals of fee/EMD/PoA/affidavits etc.

• Same office is the inviting authority named throughout NIT/SBD.

Email and telephone contacts

Emails stated: [email protected] (NIT signature) and [email protected] (e-tender notice); telephones (0522) 2286759, 2218645.

• Clarifications during office hours prior to pre-bid conference (though pre-bid date is not fixed).

E-tender portal

Official bid download & submission portal: https://etender.up.nic.in / www.etender.up.nic.in; UPPTCL website www.upptcl.org for free Volume-I view.