U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Floats ₹69.52 Crore Tender for 220kV GIS Substation Upgrade in Salempur, Deoria
U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. has invited open bids worth ₹69.52 crore for upgrading the 132/33kV Salempur substation in Deoria to a 220kV GIS facility on a turnkey basis. The move aims to strengthen power transmission infrastructure in Uttar Pradesh.
Key Takeaways
- ✓UPPTCL invites bids for ₹69.52 crore substation upgradation in Salempur, Deoria.
- ✓Project involves converting 132/33kV substation to 220kV GIS on turnkey basis.
- ✓Tender notice number is SD-1037; apply via EPROCURE portal.
- ✓EMD set at ₹70 lakh; tender fee is ₹11,800, both payable offline.
- ✓Bid submission window runs from 3 August to 7 September 2026.
U.P. Power Transmission Corporation Ltd. (UPPTCL) has floated an open tender valued at ₹69.52 crore for the upgradation of the 132/33kV substation at Salempur, Deoria to a 220kV Gas Insulated Substation (GIS). The project will be executed on a turnkey basis, reflecting the state's commitment to modernising its power transmission network.
The tender, issued under notice number SD-1037, seeks qualified contractors to undertake comprehensive electrical works that will enhance the reliability and capacity of the region's power supply. Interested bidders can access and submit documents through the EPROCURE portal, with the bid deadline set for 7 September 2026.
Scope of Work
- Upgradation of the existing 132/33kV substation at Salempur, Deoria to a 220kV GIS substation.
- Project to be executed on a turnkey contract basis.
- Includes all associated electrical works as specified in the tender documents.
- Scope covers supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of GIS equipment.
- Work location is Salempur, Deoria, Uttar Pradesh.
Key dates, fees, and EMD requirements for the Salempur substation upgradation tender are as follows:
Tender Summary
How to Apply
- 1
Download tender documents from the EPROCURE portal starting 3 August 2026 at 3:15 PM.
- 2
Pay the non-refundable tender fee of ₹11,800 offline to UPPTCL ICICI Account No. 628105038318, IFSC ICIC0006281, payable at Lucknow.
- 3
Submit an EMD of ₹70,00,000 offline to the same account details.
- 4
Prepare and upload the required documents in two covers: technical (PDF) and financial (BOQ in XLS format).
- 5
Bid submission opens on 3 August 2026 at 3:30 PM and closes on 7 September 2026 at 3:30 PM.
Why It Matters
Upgrading the Salempur substation to a 220kV GIS facility will significantly improve power transmission reliability and capacity in Deoria, supporting the region's growing energy needs and reducing transmission bottlenecks.
Contractors interested in this major power infrastructure upgrade should review the tender documents and complete their submissions via the EPROCURE portal before the 7 September 2026 deadline.
