UJVN Invites Bids for ₹352.30 Crore Battery Energy Storage System near Chilla in Pauri Garhwal
UJVN Limited has floated a ₹352.30 crore open tender for setting up a 90MW/225MWH battery energy storage system near Chilla, Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. The project aims to enhance grid stability and support renewable energy integration in the region.
Key Takeaways
- ✓UJVN Limited invites bids for a 90MW/225MWH battery energy storage system (BESS) near Chilla, Pauri Garhwal.
- ✓Tender estimated at ₹352.30 crore with an EMD of ₹4.50 crore and a tender fee of ₹15.99 lakh.
- ✓Project will connect the BESS to the 132KV grid at Chilla, supporting renewable energy in Uttarakhand.
- ✓Bids must be submitted via the EPROCURE portal by 25 August 2026, 4:00 PM.
- ✓Tender reference number is T-01/EE(Solar)/2026-27.
UJVN Limited has announced an open tender valued at ₹352.30 crore for the installation of a 90MW/225MWH battery energy storage system (BESS) near Chilla Substation, adjacent to the Chilla Hydroelectric Project in Pauri Garhwal, Uttarakhand. This initiative is part of the state's ongoing efforts to strengthen its renewable energy infrastructure and ensure reliable grid operations.
The proposed BESS will be connected to the 132KV grid at Chilla, providing critical support for renewable energy integration and enhancing grid stability in the region. Interested bidders can access the tender documents and submit their proposals through the EPROCURE portal until 25 August 2026.
Scope of Work
- Setting up a 90MW/225MWH battery energy storage system (BESS) near Chilla Substation, Pauri Garhwal.
- Integration of the BESS with the 132KV grid at Chilla, adjacent to Chilla Hydroelectric Project.
- Project falls under the category of solar battery chargers and energy storage infrastructure.
- Work to be executed as an item-rate contract as per the open tender format.
- All technical and financial bids to be submitted in two covers as specified in the tender documents.
Key dates, fees, and EMD requirements for the UJVN BESS tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
- 1
Download the tender documents from the EPROCURE portal starting 4 August 2026, 4:00 PM.
- 2
Pay the tender fee of ₹15,98,900 offline to UJVN Limited, Dehradun (PNB, Dehradun).
- 3
Submit the EMD of ₹4,50,00,000 offline to UJVN Limited, Dehradun (PNB, Dehradun) via DD, BG, or FDR.
- 4
Prepare and upload scanned copies of the tender fee, EMD, and required documents as per the tender requirements.
- 5
Submit technical and financial bids in the prescribed format on the EPROCURE portal by 25 August 2026, 4:00 PM.
Why It Matters
This project will significantly enhance Uttarakhand's ability to store and manage renewable energy, stabilising the grid and supporting the integration of solar and hydroelectric power in Pauri Garhwal.
Interested contractors should review the tender documents and ensure all submissions are made via the EPROCURE portal before the 25 August 2026 deadline. Early preparation of technical and financial documents is recommended.
