NTPC Limited Study on No Increase Pollution Load for 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System Barh Bihar 2026

Tender Overview

NTPC Limited invites bids for a specialized study titled “No increase in Pollution Load on installation of 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System at NTPC Barh” to be conducted in NALANDA, BIHAR. The scope centers on environmental impact assessment and pollution load baselining for a large-scale BESS deployment, with emphasis on data collection, modeling, and recommendations. The procurement emphasizes adherence to Make in India local content provisions and MSE preferences, ensuring OEM-level documentation. Unique aspects include integration considerations for Barh site, cross-functional coordination with NTPC teams, and a deliverable that supports regulatory-sound static and dynamic pollution load analyses. The assignment appears to target a rigorous, methodical feasibility and environmental performance study aligned to NTPC Barh project milestones.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Organization: NTPC Limited
• Location: BARH, BIHAR; Site-specific environmental baseline assessment required
• Project focus: 400 MWh Battery Energy Storage System integration study; pollution load analysis and mitigation recommendations
• Standards/Certifications: Documentation to support local content compliance under Make in India; OEM endorsement of local content percentage; path to MSE preference (if applicable)
• Deliverables: Technical study report, data appendix, model assumptions, risk mitigation recommendations, and compliance mapping to environmental norms
• Experience: Demonstrated capability in environmental impact studies for energy-storage projects; ability to coordinate with NTPC’s engineering and environmental teams
• Timeline: Deliverables aligned to NTPC Barh project sequencing; separate milestones and reviews to be defined in ATC
• Financials: No explicit estimated value available; EMD/financial guarantees to be clarified in ATC; procurement follows Centre/MSE guidelines
• Assumptions: In-depth site data access and NDA for sensitive operational information; adherence to local procurement policies

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Local content / Make In India: Minimum 50% local content; OEM certificate indicating local value addition and locations; statutory auditor/certifier required for bids > ₹10 Crore
• MSE preference: If eligible, MSE bid may be considered with L1+15% price band matching if necessary
• Submission: Bids require documents confirming eligibility, local content, and service capability; contractor to demonstrate environmental study expertise
• Delivery/Payment: Delivery milestones and payment terms to be defined in ATC; standard government procurement terms apply
• Warranty/Support: Not specified; post-study support and data confidentiality to be clarified
• Penalties: Liquidated damages and penalties to be defined in ATC; performance security may apply