[Request for Proposal for Selection of Developer for 1000 MW/6000 MWh Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydro-Electric Project in Kanyakumari District under Ministry of Power Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines (Section 63) through PPP BOOT] open
AI summary
This tender provides details about the project including scope of work, estimated value, deadlines, and eligibility requirements.
Overview
This tender, issued by TNEB Limited, invites proposals for the selection of a developer for the 1000 MW/6000 MWh Velimalai Pumped Storage Hydro-Electric Project located in Kanyakumari District. The procurement follows the Ministry of Power's Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines (Section 63) and is structured under a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model using the Build-Own-Operate-Transfer (BOOT) framework.
Scope / Work
The work involves the development of a hydro-electric project with a capacity of 1000 MW and a storage capacity of 6000 MWh. Bidders must refer to the tender documents for detailed specifications and requirements. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for April 24, 2026, at the Chief Engineer Hydro's office in Chennai, which is an opportunity for bidders to clarify any doubts regarding the project.
Fees & EMD
- Tender Fee: There is no tender fee required for this bid.
- EMD (Earnest Money Deposit): The EMD is set at ₹532,000,000 (53.2 crore). Bidders should note that EMD exemption is not allowed, and the payment must be made online through SBI Bank.
Key Dates
- Tender Published: March 10, 2026
- Document Download Start: March 10, 2026
- Document Download End: May 19, 2026
- Bid Submission Start: April 15, 2026
- Bid Submission End: May 19, 2026
- Bid Opening Date: May 20, 2026
- Clarification Period: From March 10, 2026, to May 11, 2026
Bidders must ensure compliance with all submission timelines and prepare for the bid opening on the specified date. The bid validity period is set for 180 days post-submission.
AI insights
Risk factors
- high EMD requirement
- 180 days bid validity
- tight submission timelines
- no tender fee exemption
Financials
| Tender value | Undisclosed |
|---|---|
| EMD amount | ₹53,20,00,000 — payable to Nil at Nil |
| Tender fee | ₹0.00 — payable to Nil at Nil |
Payment mode Online
Timeline
| Publish date | 10-Mar-2026 09:00 AM |
|---|---|
| Bid end | 19-May-2026 02:00 PM |
| Opening date | 20-May-2026 02:30 PM |
Documents available from 10-Mar-2026 09:00 AM to 19-May-2026 02:00 PM. Clarification window: 10-Mar-2026 11:00 AM to 11-May-2026 05:00 PM.
Tender Documents
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| Name | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOQ_808317.xls | 350.5 KB | XLS | |
| ISA.pdf | 1.68 MB | ||
| PSPA.pdf | 1.98 MB | ||
| RFP.pdf | 1.20 MB | ||
| corrigendum2.pdf | 1.34 MB | ||
| CorrigendumEMDAmt.pdf | 1.37 MB | ||
| TechReport_Addinldoc.pdf | 392.35 KB |
Corrigenda
Official amendments and notices. PDFs open in the same viewer as tender documents (sign in, verified email, daily limit applies).
corrigendum-2
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| corrigendum2.pdf | 1368.15 |
EMD amount
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| CorrigendumEMDAmt.pdf | 1401.56 |
Technical Assessment and Drawing
| File | Size | Type | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| TechReport_Addinldoc.pdf | 392.35 |
Work details
Location, category, and schedule for this procurement.
| Location | Chennai |
|---|---|
| Category | Civil Works |
| Bid validity | 180 days |
Tender basics
| Tender type | Open Tender |
|---|---|
| Form of contract | Lump-sum |
| Tender category | Works |
| No. of covers | 2 |
| Organisation chain | TNEB Limited||TANGEDCO||CE-Hydro - TANGEDCO |
| Source portal | tntenders.gov.in |
Authority details
| Inviting authority | Chief Engineer/Hydro |
|---|---|
| Address | The Chief Engineer Hydro, TNGECL, 5th Floor, Eastern Wing, NPKRR Maaligai, 144, Anna Salai, Chennai 600 002 |
| Payment instruments | Online |
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