The National Committee on Transmission (NCT) has announced the appointment of PFC Consulting Limited (PFCCL) as Bid-Process Coordinators (BPC) for certain Identified Transmission Schemes. The move aims to streamline and facilitate the bid processes for the specified schemes, each with its unique implementation timeframe and scope. This notification was published on January 23, 2024.
The identified Transmission Schemes for which PFCCL has been appointed as BPC are as follows:
1. Augmentation of Transformation Capacity at Bhuj-II PS (GIS)
- Tentative Implementation Timeframe: 21 months
- Broad Scope:
- Augmentation of transformation capacity at Bhuj-II PS (GIS) by 2×500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICT (5th & 6th) and by 1×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICT (3rd)
- Implementation of 220 kV GIS line bay at Bhuj-II PS for ABREL (RJ) Projects Limited
2. Eastern Region Generation Scheme-I (ERGS-I)
- Tentative Implementation Timeframe: 01-05-2027
- Broad Scope:
- LILO of both circuits of Angul – Sundargarh (Jharsuguda) 765 kV 2xS/c lines at NLC-Talabira generation switchyard
The detailed scope of each transmission scheme is available in the minutes of the 16th meeting of the National Committee on Transmission and subsequent amendments.
It’s crucial to note that the appointment of Bid-Process Coordinators is subject to the conditions specified in the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines for Transmission Services.