PGVCL Invites Bids for ₹112.23 Crore Underground Cable Network Project in Rajkot under Gujarat Wire Free City Mission
Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) has invited open bids worth ₹112.23 crore for converting overhead LT lines into an underground cable network at Kalawad Road, Rajkot. The project forms part of the Gujarat Wire Free City Mission and includes GIS mapping and asset tagging.
Key Takeaways
- ✓PGVCL has floated a ₹112.23 crore tender for underground cable network conversion at Kalawad Road, Rajkot.
- ✓The project is part of the Gujarat Wire Free City Mission and covers GIS mapping and asset tagging.
- ✓Bids must be submitted via the NPROCURE portal by 6 August 2026.
- ✓Tender fee is set at ₹17,700; no EMD is specified.
- ✓Bid validity is 180 days from submission.
- ✓The contract is open and covers turnkey electrical works.
Paschim Gujarat Vij Company Limited (PGVCL) has issued an open tender inviting bids for a major infrastructure upgrade in Rajkot. The ₹112.23 crore project aims to convert the existing overhead low-tension (LT) line network, including consumer service lines, into an underground cable network at the Kalawad Road Sub Division under Rajkot City-3 Division.
This initiative, part of the Gujarat Wire Free City Mission, will also incorporate advanced GIS mapping and asset tagging using Geo Urja Mapping developed by GUVNL. The move is expected to significantly enhance the reliability and safety of the electrical distribution system in the area.
Scope of Work
- Complete site survey with underground utility verification at Kalawad Road Sub Division, Rajkot.
- Engineering, procurement, supply, loading, transportation, unloading, and insurance of all required materials.
- Delivery, handling, storage, installation, testing, and commissioning of underground cable network.
- Conversion of existing overhead LT line network and consumer service lines to underground cables using FSP/MSP & Ring Main System.
- Implementation of GIS Mapping and Geo Urja Mapping (developed by GUVNL) for the network.
- Asset tagging of all installed infrastructure under the Gujarat Wire Free City Mission.
- Turnkey contract covering all documentation and compliance requirements.
Key dates, fees, and submission details for the PGVCL Rajkot underground cable tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
- 1
Access and download the tender documents from the NPROCURE portal.
- 2
Pay the non-refundable tender fee of ₹17,700 as specified.
- 3
Prepare and compile all required technical and financial documents as per the tender instructions.
- 4
Submit the completed bid through the NPROCURE portal between 11 July 2026 (06:00) and 6 August 2026.
- 5
Ensure bid validity for 180 days from the date of submission.
Why It Matters
This project will modernise Rajkot's power distribution by replacing overhead lines with underground cables, reducing outages and improving safety for residents and businesses along Kalawad Road. The integration of GIS and asset tagging will also streamline future maintenance and planning.
Interested contractors should review the tender documents and submit their bids via NPROCURE before the 6 August 2026 deadline. This is a significant opportunity to participate in Rajkot's electrical infrastructure upgrade under the Gujarat Wire Free City Mission.
