MoP issues amendment in SBDs to include provisions of aggregate capital cost for HVDC systems

The MoP has issued an amendment in the standard bidding documents (SBDs) for procurement of inter-state transmission system (ISTS) through tariff based competitive bidding (TBCB) process to include provisions of aggregate capital cost for high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems. Accordingly, in consultation with Central Electricity Authority (CEA), the MoP has decided to modify the para of the standard request for proposal document for including the provisions of aggregate capital cost with respect to HVDC systems. The new provision asks the bidders to specify experience of developing projects in the infrastructure sector in the last five years with aggregate capital expenditure and the capital expenditure of each project. It also specifies costs for high voltage alternate current and HVDC systems.