UJVN Floats ₹72.42 Crore Tender for Tankul SHP Construction in Dharchula, Pithoragarh
UJVN has invited open bids worth ₹72.42 crore for the construction of the Tankul Small Hydro Project (3x4 MW) on river Simkholagad at Dharchula, Pithoragarh. The tender covers major civil and hydro mechanical works to boost Uttarakhand's renewable energy capacity.
Key Takeaways
- ✓UJVN invites bids for ₹72.42 crore Tankul SHP works in Dharchula, Pithoragarh.
- ✓Scope includes trench weir, river diversion, desilting tank, feeder pipe, tunnel, surge shaft, power house, and hydro mechanical works.
- ✓Tender notice number: 03/ EE(Civil-SHP)/ Dharchula/ 2026-27.
- ✓Tender fee is ₹1.18 lakh; EMD is ₹98 lakh, both payable offline at Pithoragarh.
- ✓Bids must be submitted on the EPROCURE portal by 4 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
- ✓Pre-bid meeting scheduled for 20 July 2026 at Dehradun.
The Uttarakhand Jal Vidyut Nigam Limited (UJVN) has floated an open tender valued at ₹72.42 crore for the construction of the Tankul Small Hydro Project (SHP) on the river Simkholagad in Dharchula tehsil, Pithoragarh district. This initiative is set to enhance the region's renewable energy infrastructure and support sustainable development in Uttarakhand.
The project encompasses comprehensive civil and hydro mechanical works, including trench weir construction, river diversion, desilting tank, feeder pipe, tunnel, surge shaft, and a power house for the 3x4 MW SHP. Interested contractors can submit their bids via the EPROCURE portal, with the deadline set for 4 August 2026.
Scope of Work
- Construction of trench weir on river Simkholagad at Dharchula, Pithoragarh.
- Development of power intake structures, including river diversion arrangements.
- Building of desilting tank and feeder pipe for the hydro project.
- Excavation and construction of tunnel and surge shaft.
- Establishment of a power house for Tankul SHP (3 x 4 MW).
- Execution of hydro mechanical works as specified in the tender document.
Key dates, fees, and EMD requirements for the Tankul SHP tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
- 1
Access the tender documents and submit bids via the EPROCURE portal.
- 2
Download tender documents starting from 9 July 2026, 5:00 PM.
- 3
Pay the tender fee of ₹1,18,000 offline to DGM (E and M-SHP), UJVNLtd., Pithoragarh.
- 4
Submit the EMD of ₹98,00,000 offline to DGM (E and M-SHP), UJVNLtd., Pithoragarh.
- 5
Attend the pre-bid meeting at Camp Office GM (SHP), UJJWAL, GMS Road, Dehradun, on 20 July 2026 at 3:00 PM.
- 6
Complete bid submission by 4 August 2026, 5:00 PM.
Why It Matters
This project will significantly enhance renewable energy generation in Uttarakhand by harnessing the hydro potential of the Simkholagad river at Dharchula, contributing to the state's sustainable development goals and local power supply.
Interested bidders should review the tender documents on the EPROCURE portal and ensure their submissions are completed before the 4 August 2026 deadline. Participation in the pre-bid meeting on 20 July 2026 is recommended for clarifications.
