NTPC Limited Earthing and Lightning Protection System Adequacy Study Tender Karimnagar Telangana 2026

Tender Overview

NTPC Limited invites bids for an earthing and lightning protection system adequacy study for the Switchyard Main Plant and Off-Site areas at the NTPC Telangana State Thermal Power Project, located in Karimnagar, Telangana 505001. The procurement category is a Custom Bid for Services focused on technical feasibility and protection system adequacy. The BOQ lists zero items, and the estimated value and EMD are not disclosed in the available data, with related ATC/SLA documents uploaded for bidders to review. This tender requires assessment expertise rather than supply of hardware, and the primary differentiator is the depth of electrical protection system analysis for a large switchyard environment. Unique aspects include reliance on NTPC-specific site conditions and integration with existing switchyard infrastructure. This opportunity is relevant to consultants specialized in substation protection, earthing design, and lightning protection studies.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: Adequacy study for earthing and lightning protection of Switchyard Main Plant and Off-Site areas at NTPC Telangana STPP, Karimnagar.
• Documents: ATC, SLA attachments uploaded by buyer; technical alignment with NTPC protection standards may be required.
• Environment: Large-scale switchyard facilities with complex grounding networks; study to assess current capacity against expected fault levels and protection coordination.
• Deliverables: Comprehensive feasibility and adequacy report, including recommended improvements and compliance with site-specific conditions.
• Standards/Compliance: Not explicitly listed in the data; bidders should align with industry best practices for earthing and lightning protection in substations.
• Experience: Advisory/consultancy capability for high voltage protection studies is implied via the nature of the task.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: Not disclosed in available data; bidders must check the ATC/SLA attachments for exact requirement.
• Certification/Experience: Likely preference for consultants with HV protection experience and familiarity with NTPC projects; exact criteria to be verified in ATC.
• Delivery/Timeline: Not specified in data; refer to buyer’s ATC/SLA for schedule expectations.
• Payment Terms: Not specified; contingent on ATC/SLA terms.
• Submission Docs: Typical bidder must provide GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, and technical bid as per ATC; OEM authorizations may be required if sub-contracted work is involved.
• Penalties/Guarantees: Not stated in data; review SLA for any LD provisions.