REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of REC Limited, has floated a tender for the development of an interstate transmission system (ISTS). The ISTS will enable the evacuation of 6 GW of solar power from the Barmer-II pooling substation in Rajasthan.
According to the tender guidelines, the scope of work encompasses setting up a 400/220 kV, 6×500 MVA substation at a suitable location near the Barmer-II substation. The scope also includes the installation of two 125 MVAr bus reactors. Additionally, provisions must be made for future 400 kV line bays, including switchable line reactors and a 400 kV bus reactor.
Successful bidders are required to set up a 6,000 MW, 800 kV high voltage direct current (HVDC) terminal station near the Barmer-II substation. The scope further includes developing a 6,000 MW, 800 kV HVDC terminal station at a suitable location south of Kalamb. Additionally, an 800 kV HVDC bipole transmission line will be constructed to connect Barmer-II with South Kalamb.
The bidders are required to furnish a bid bond of Rs 2.86 billion and a contract performance guarantee of Rs 7.16 billion. The bid submission deadline is April 1, 2026. Additionally, the project is required to be completed within 54 months from the date of allocation.
