Raipur | NTPC Limited, India’s largest integrated power utility, has invited competitive bids for a service contract to undertake Performance and Efficiency Testing of its 2×800 MW thermal power generating units (Unit #1 and Unit #2). The tender forms part of the company’s ongoing efforts to ensure optimal plant performance, operational efficiency, and reliable power generation across its large-scale thermal power assets.
The contract has been issued through the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform and is intended for specialized service providers with expertise in industrial performance assessment and power plant efficiency evaluation.
Tender Details
According to the tender notification, the project involves conducting comprehensive Performance and Efficiency Testing for the 1,600 MW (2×800 MW) generating units under a lump-sum industrial facility management service contract.
Key Tender Information
- Organization: NTPC Limited
- Tender Type: Performance and Efficiency Testing Services
- Plant Capacity: 2 × 800 MW (1,600 MW Total)
- Bid Number: GEM/2026/B/7817186
- Contract Duration: 2 Years
- Contract Model: Lump-Sum Based Industrial Facility Management Services
- Bid Submission Deadline: August 11, 2026, at 4:00 PM
- Bid Opening Date: August 11, 2026, at 4:30 PM
Under the contract, all consumables required for testing will be supplied by the selected service provider, and the associated costs must be included in the overall contract value.
Eligibility and Bidding Process
The tender will follow a Two-Packet Bidding System, ensuring transparent and competitive evaluation of proposals.
The bidding process includes:
- Techno-Commercial Bid
- Financial (Price) Bid
Additional tender conditions include:
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹2,00,000
- EMD exemption available for eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs).
- MSE purchase preference benefits applicable under government procurement guidelines.
- A minimum of three valid bids is required to prevent automatic extension of the tender submission period.
These provisions are designed to encourage broader participation from qualified service providers while maintaining transparency in procurement.
Ensuring Operational Excellence
The Performance and Efficiency Testing will play a crucial role in evaluating the operational health of the 800 MW supercritical generating units. Such assessments help identify opportunities to improve:
- Thermal efficiency
- Fuel utilization
- Power generation performance
- Equipment reliability
- Operational safety
- Regulatory compliance
The testing is expected to support NTPC’s objective of maintaining high standards of operational excellence while minimizing energy losses and improving overall plant productivity.
Supporting Reliable Power Generation
As India’s leading electricity producer, NTPC Limited regularly undertakes performance evaluations and technical audits to ensure its generating stations operate at peak efficiency.
The latest tender reflects the company’s continued focus on:
- Improving plant efficiency
- Reducing operational costs
- Enhancing equipment performance
- Strengthening long-term asset reliability
- Supporting India’s growing electricity demand
Regular performance testing also contributes to optimizing plant operations, extending equipment life, and ensuring the delivery of reliable and uninterrupted power to consumers across the country.
Tender Documents Available on GeM
Interested and eligible service providers can download the complete tender documents, technical specifications, eligibility criteria, and bidding guidelines from the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) portal before submitting their proposals within the stipulated deadline.
The tender represents another important step in NTPC’s commitment to operational excellence, reinforcing its leadership in India’s power sector through continuous performance monitoring, technological optimization, and efficient power generation.
