Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited 33 kV MVSG Retrofit ABB Vacuum Circuit Breaker Ballia HVDC Tender 2026

Tender Overview

The procurement is led by Power Grid Corporation Of India Limited for retrofitment work on 33 kV MVSG ABB Model 33kV HPA with VD4 HPA36 cradle and associated ABB vacuum circuit breaker integration within the existing VHA36 switchgear panel at the HVDC Ballia site. The BOQ shows zero items, and the tender highlights a flexible scope clause allowing up to 25% variation in quantity or duration for lumpsum service contracts, subject to consent. This indicates a project-focused, engineering retrofit with customization requirements rather than a standard off-the-shelf supply. The opportunity targets specialized electrical retrofit services within the Ballia region, aligning with ABB equipment integration expertise and HVDC infrastructure maintenance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Project scope: Retrofitment of 33 kV MV switchgear including ABB Model 33kV HPA with VD4 HPA36 cradle and integration of a 33 kV Vacuum Circuit Breaker into the existing VHA36 Switchgear Panel at HVDC Ballia.
• Current data availability: Tender provides no explicit technical specs or performance criteria in the published data; bidders must rely on site conditions and ABB equipment compatibility.
• Key expectations: Experience in retrofit of medium-voltage switchgear and successful integration of ABB SF6 MVSG systems; capability to coordinate with HVDC Ballia site operations; adherence to electrical safety and commissioning protocols.
• Compliance cues: Emphasis on OEM integration, field retrofit, and interface with VHA36 panels; no standard list or dimension table is published at this time.
• Delivery/installation context: Installation window, commissioning plan, and after-sales support are implied but not detailed; bidders should prepare project delivery timelines and service readiness plans.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause 25%: Buyer can adjust contract quantity or duration by up to 25% at contract issue; post-issue adjustments capped at 25% with bidder acceptance; scope expansion allowed with service-provider consent for lumpsum contracts.
• EMD/Payments: Specific EMD amount and payment terms are not disclosed in the provided data; bidders should expect standard GBI/PGCIL provisions and require submission of typical bid security.
• BOQ: No BOQ items are listed; bidders must seek clarifications and submit technically compliant retrofit proposals that address ABB 33 kV MVSG interfaces.
• Delivery/Quality: No explicit delivery timeline or penalties published; bidders should propose staged milestones, risk controls, and warranty/AMC arrangements aligned with HVDC Ballia operations.
• Documentation: Standard corporate documents (GST, PAN) and OEM authorizations for ABB retrofit capabilities are typically required; exact list pending further tender clarification.