REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL) has issued Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for the development of two interstate transmission system (ISTS) projects in Gujarat. These projects are designed to facilitate the evacuation of 21.5 GW of renewable energy from the Khavda region. The deadline for the submission of bids for these projects is July 6, 2026.
Tender Scope and Capacity Details
The two RFPs issued by RECPDCL detail the infrastructure requirements for the evacuation of 21.5 GW of renewable energy capacity. The projects are located in the Khavda area of Gujarat and form part of the national ISTS network. RECPDCL, which acts as the coordinator for these tenders, is a wholly-owned subsidiary of REC Limited, a Maharatna Central Public Sector Enterprise (CPSE).
Official Tender Portal
- RECPDCL Official Tenders: https://www.recpdcl.in/tenders
- Bid Submission Deadline: July 6, 2026.
- Project Scope: Development of two interstate transmission projects on a Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) basis.
Development Model and Timeline
The projects are being implemented following the Build, Own, Operate, and Transfer (BOOT) model. RECPDCL is the designated Bid Process Coordinator (BPC) for these schemes, which are awarded through a Tariff Based Competitive Bidding (TBCB) process. The bid submission deadline of July 6, 2026, applies to the submission of technical and financial proposals.
Technical Infrastructure Specifications
The transmission scheme for the Khavda region utilizes High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) technology at ±500 kV and ±800 kV levels. The project is divided into several technical components:
Part A involves the installation of a 6,000 MW, ±800 kV KPS2 HVDC terminal station in Gujarat using Line Commutated Converter (LCC) technology. A matching terminal station is located in Nagpur, Maharashtra, which serves as the receiving end of the system. These stations are connected by a 1,200 km HVDC bipole line with a capacity of 6,000 MW.
Part C includes two 2,500 MW, ±500 kV KPS3 HVDC terminal stations. These stations utilize Voltage Source Converter (VSC) technology and are both located within Gujarat.
Part B consists of the augmentation of transformation capacity at the KPS2 and KPS3 Gas Insulated Substations (GIS). This component includes the installation of 3×500 MVA, 400/220 kV Interconnecting Transformers (ICTs) and 1×1500 MVA, 765/400 kV ICTs. While Parts A and C are developed under the TBCB model, a smaller infrastructure component, Part A1, is implemented via the Regulated Tariff Mechanism (RTM) by the Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL). The implementation of Part B is scheduled to be deliberated upon following the completion of Part C infrastructure.
Regional Context and Phases
The transmission system for the Khavda Renewable Energy Park has been planned in multiple stages. Phase-I (3 GW) and Phase-II (5 GW) are under construction, while Phase-III (7 GW) is currently in the bidding stage. Phase-IV (7 GW) and Phase-V (8 GW) are intended to bring the total evacuation capacity from the Khavda park to 30 GW. To manage these developments, RECPDCL incorporates project-specific Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) as wholly-owned subsidiaries. These SPVs hold all project assets and liabilities until the bidding process is finalized, at which point the specific subsidiary is transferred to the successful bidder.
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