The proposed capacity is divided into two blocks. Block-I will have 900 MW, while Block-II will account for 300 MW. Bidders may submit proposals for either block or the combined 1,200 MW capacity, subject to the conditions set out in the tender documents.
The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering the projects on a comprehensive EPC basis. Its responsibilities will include identifying, acquiring and transferring ownership or lease rights for suitable, encumbrance-free land, including the area required for the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The contractor will also undertake the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar PV plants.
The scope includes developing power evacuation infrastructure to connect the projects with the NTPC REL Anantapur project pooling station and the interstate transmission system substation. The contractor will further provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for three years from the date of commissioning.
Bid security requirements are set at Rs. 500 mn for Block-I, Rs. 200 mn for Block-II and Rs. 1 bn for bidders seeking the combined capacity. Bids submitted without acceptable security will be treated as non-responsive and rejected. NTPC REL issued the Invitation for Bids on October 29, 2026, with document downloads open until November 11 at 17:00 IST. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 13, while techno-commercial and price bids must be submitted by November 27 at 15:00 IST, with opening scheduled 30 minutes later. Applicants must register on the ISN Electronic Tender Services portal using code NTPCREL-2026-TN000035 and submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement to access the documents.
NTPC Renewable Energy (NTPC REL) has invited online bids for up to 1,200 MW of interstate transmission system (ISTS)-connected solar photovoltaic (PV) projects in Andhra Pradesh. Issued under domestic competitive bidding, the tender covers an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) package, land acquisition and development near the existing Anantapur Solar Project. The proposed capacity is divided into two blocks. Block-I will have 900 MW, while Block-II will account for 300 MW. Bidders may submit proposals for either block or the combined 1,200 MW capacity, subject to the conditions set out in the tender documents. The selected contractor will be responsible for delivering the projects on a comprehensive EPC basis. Its responsibilities will include identifying, acquiring and transferring ownership or lease rights for suitable, encumbrance-free land, including the area required for the proposed Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The contractor will also undertake the design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of the solar PV plants. The scope includes developing power evacuation infrastructure to connect the projects with the NTPC REL Anantapur project pooling station and the interstate transmission system substation. The contractor will further provide operation and maintenance (O&M) services for three years from the date of commissioning. Bid security requirements are set at Rs. 500 mn for Block-I, Rs. 200 mn for Block-II and Rs. 1 bn for bidders seeking the combined capacity. Bids submitted without acceptable security will be treated as non-responsive and rejected. NTPC REL issued the Invitation for Bids on October 29, 2026, with document downloads open until November 11 at 17:00 IST. The pre-bid conference is scheduled for November 13, while techno-commercial and price bids must be submitted by November 27 at 15:00 IST, with opening scheduled 30 minutes later. Applicants must register on the ISN Electronic Tender Services portal using code NTPCREL-2026-TN000035 and submit a signed Non-Disclosure Agreement to access the documents.
Terex Corporation has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Keestrack, a manufacturer of mobile crushing, screening and related equipment for the aggregates, recycling, construction and demolition industries. Financial terms were not disclosed.Founded in Belgium in 1988, Keestrack serves customers in more than 65 countries through a network of over 70 distributors. The acquisition will expand Terex Materials Processing’s crushing and screening portfolio and add manufacturing and distribution capabilities.After completion, Keestrack will continue as an independent brand within the Terex Ma..
The India Energy Stack (IES) Taskforce has reviewed its Final Report in New Delhi. The document sets out a strategy, architecture, governance framework and pathway to scale IES as digital public infrastructure for India’s power sector. The Ministry of Power constituted the Taskforce in June 2025.The report was presented by Prince Dhawan, Executive Director, REC Limited, and Swetha Ravi Kumar, Executive Director, FSR Global. Dr Ram Sewak Sharma, Chairperson of the Taskforce, outlined the way forward.IES is a common set of open standards and protocols designed to let utilities, regulators, mar..
LANXESS India and Hindustan Colas Private Limited (HINCOL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to assess technical and commercial opportunities in bitumen and asphalt modification for India’s infrastructure market.The companies will conduct laboratory and commercial-scale evaluations of Addipave CR 36, LANXESS’ cross-linking technology for polymer-modified bitumen (PMB). LANXESS will provide the product, technical expertise and trial support, while HINCOL will contribute testing facilities, operational support and performance assessments under local conditions. The trials will examin..
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