Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. Emerges L1 Bidder at ₹524.2 Cr for NHPC's Salal Dam Civil & HM Works in Jammu & Kashmir (Tender Value: ₹516.6 Cr)
Financial Evaluation Key Takeaways
- ✓ Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. is the L1 bidder with a ₹524.2 Cr quote.
- ✓ NHPC Limited’s estimated tender value was ₹516.6 Cr.
- ✓ Three firms participated; two qualified financially.
- ✓ PATEL ENGINEERING LIMITED ranked L2 with a ₹542.0 Cr bid.
- ✓ PES Engineers Private Limited was disqualified at technical stage.
- ✓ Project covers civil and hydro-mechanical works for Salal Power Station undersluices.
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. has emerged as the L1 (lowest) bidder for NHPC Limited’s civil and hydro-mechanical works tender at Salal Power Station, quoting ₹524.2 Cr against an estimated value of ₹516.6 Cr. The project aims to make the dam’s undersluices fully operational in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir.
In a significant development for hydropower infrastructure in Jammu and Kashmir, Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. has emerged as the L1 (lowest) bidder for NHPC Limited’s major civil and hydro-mechanical works tender at the Salal Power Station in Reasi. The company’s financial bid of ₹524.2 crore narrowly exceeds the project’s estimated value of ₹516.6 crore, reflecting keen competition among leading infrastructure players.
The tender, floated by NHPC Limited via EPROCURE, attracted three bidders, with only two making it to the financial evaluation stage. The project involves comprehensive civil and hydro-mechanical works to restore and operationalise the undersluices of the Salal Dam, a critical component for the region’s power generation and water management.
The Award
Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. has emerged as the L1 (lowest) bidder in the financial round for NHPC Limited’s tender, quoting ₹524.2 crore for the civil and hydro-mechanical works at Salal Power Station. The contract is yet to be formally awarded.
Bidders (3)
About the Project
- Project covers civil and hydro-mechanical works for Salal Dam’s undersluices.
- Scope includes ancillary and enabling works to ensure full functionality.
- Located at Salal Power Station in Reasi, Jammu and Kashmir.
- Aims to enhance operational reliability and efficiency of the dam.
Why It Matters
This project is crucial for improving the operational efficiency and safety of the Salal Power Station, a key hydropower asset in Jammu and Kashmir, supporting regional energy security and infrastructure resilience.
With Hindustan Construction Co. Ltd. emerging as the L1 bidder, the Salal Dam rehabilitation project moves closer to execution. The final award will follow post-bid evaluation and formalities by NHPC Limited.
