POWERGRID Seeks Drone Stringing Solutions for 765 kV Transmission Lines

en.Wedoany.com Reported - On November 6, India's Power Grid Corporation (POWERGRID) launched a technical expression of interest for drone stringing of 765 kV double-circuit transmission lines, intending to evaluate the application of drones, advanced construction tools, and machinery in extra-high-voltage transmission line stringing operations through a proof of concept (PoC) approach. The solicitation, numbered CC/NT/S-MISC/DOM/A04/26/15031, follows an open, multi-stage procurement procedure, with the deadline for electronic submission of technical proposals set for December 7.

This technical solicitation primarily targets stringing construction for 765 kV double-circuit transmission lines, involving the coordinated application of drones with advanced tools and machinery. POWERGRID will use the proof of concept as the implementation format to solicit technical solutions and related equipment configurations applicable to transmission line stringing operations, and the results will be used for subsequent technical evaluation.

According to the schedule published on the procurement platform, this expression of interest was officially released on November 6, with a pre-bid meeting planned for November 17. Applicants may submit materials through POWERGRID's PRANIT e-procurement platform. The deadline for electronic document submission is 11:00 on December 7, the deadline for physical document submission is 11:00 on December 9, and bid opening is scheduled for 11:30 on December 9.

This solicitation is organized by POWERGRID's Corporate Centre centralized procurement department. The project category registered on the procurement platform is power engineering, and the contract form is multi-stage. The project adopts an open solicitation method, with both the tender document fee and bid security listed as zero. Relevant technical materials and application documents have been made available through the official procurement platform.