## Report on Central Electricity Authority Notification Regarding Bid Process Coordinators for Transmission Schemes
**1. Executive Summary:**
This report analyzes a notification issued by the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) regarding the appointment of Bid Process Coordinators (BPC) for specific transmission schemes. This notification, published in the Gazette of India, outlines the implementation timeframe and scope of various interregional and western region expansion schemes. The core purpose of the notification is to assign responsibility for the bid process of these transmission projects to designated entities, ensuring efficient project development. Key findings include the identification of RECPDCL and PFCCL as the primary BPCs and specific timelines for project implementation.
**2. Introduction:**
This report aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the Central Electricity Authority (CEA) notification, published in the Gazette of India on July 25, 2022, regarding the appointment of Bid Process Coordinators (BPC) for transmission schemes. The analysis is based solely on the information contained within the provided text of the notification.
**3. Policy Overview:**
* This is a *New Policy* notification within the framework of existing guidelines.
* **Core Objective(s):** As inferred from the text, the core objective is to facilitate the development of transmission infrastructure by:
* Appointing Bid Process Coordinators (BPCs) for specific transmission schemes.
* Defining the implementation timeframe and scope of these schemes.
* Ensuring compliance with Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines.
**4. Background and Rationale:**
As this is a notification appointing BPCs, the likely problem being addressed is ensuring efficient and timely development of new transmission infrastructure. Without designated BPCs, the bidding process could be delayed or lack clear coordination. The notification therefore addresses the need for structured management of the bidding process for these projects to meet electricity demands.
**5. Key Provisions / Changes:**
This is a *New Policy* notification that establishes the following:
* **Appointment of Bid Process Coordinators:** RECPDCL and PFCCL are appointed as BPCs for specific transmission schemes.
* **Designated Transmission Schemes:** The notification identifies specific transmission schemes, including:
* Jeypore-Jagdalpur 400kV DC line
* Raipur Pool-Dhamtari 400 kV DC line
* Creation of 220 kV level at 765/400 kV Raipur Pool Substation (WRESXXVIII & WRESXXIX)
* Transmission system for evacuation of power from Luhri Stage-I HEP
* **Implementation Timeframes:** Specific timelines are defined for each scheme. For example, the Jeypore-Jagdalpur line has an implementation timeframe of 24 months from the SPV transfer date or September 2024, whichever is later. Phased implementation for WRES XXVIII and XXIX with specific timelines within 2023 and 2024.
* **Scope of Work:** The notification outlines the broad scope of each transmission scheme, including the construction of transmission lines, installation of associated line bays and reactors, and establishment of new substations.
* **Reference to Detailed Information:** The notification directs readers to the minutes of the 8th meeting of the National Committee on Transmission for a detailed scope of work.
**6. Target Audience and Stakeholders:**
Based on the provided text, the target audience and stakeholders include:
* **Transmission Service Providers:** Companies interested in bidding for and developing the transmission schemes.
* **Power Generators:** Entities involved in power generation, particularly from the Luhri Stage-I HEP.
* **Central Electricity Authority (CEA):** The issuing and overseeing authority.
* **Power Finance Corporation Consulting Limited (PFCCL)** BPC
* **REC Power Development and Consultancy Limited (RECPDCL)** BPC
* **CSPTCL (Chhattisgarh State Power Transmission Co. Ltd.):** involved in the implementation of ICT at Dhamtari SS.
**7. Implementation Aspects (Inferred):**
* **Responsible Agency/Bodies:** The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) is the primary responsible agency. RECPDCL and PFCCL are responsible for managing the bid processes as BPCs. CSPTCL is also involved.
* **Timelines:** The notification specifies implementation timeframes for each transmission scheme, ranging from 18 to 24 months from SPV transfer date. Some schemes, like WRESXXVIII and WRESXXIX, have phased implementation timelines spanning multiple years.
* **Procedures:** The appointment of BPCs is subject to conditions laid down in the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines. While specific procedures are not detailed in this text, the reference to these guidelines suggests a structured bidding process. The reference to the NCT minutes indicates that the detailed scope is defined there.
**8. Expected Outcomes / Impact of Changes:**
The likely intended outcomes of this notification include:
* **Accelerated Transmission Infrastructure Development:** By appointing BPCs, the notification aims to expedite the bidding process and ensure timely implementation of transmission schemes.
* **Enhanced Coordination:** Clear designation of BPCs fosters better coordination among stakeholders, facilitating efficient project execution.
* **Compliance with Regulations:** The notification ensures adherence to the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines.
* **Improved Power Evacuation:** The successful completion of the transmission schemes will enhance the evacuation of power from power generation sources, improving the overall power supply.
**9. Conclusion:**
The CEA notification regarding the appointment of Bid Process Coordinators for transmission schemes is a crucial step towards enhancing the development of transmission infrastructure. By designating responsible parties and defining project timelines, the notification provides a framework for efficient and timely implementation of these vital projects, which supports power evacuation and grid reliability. The reference to the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines and NCT minutes underscores the importance of adhering to established procedures and further investigation of project scopes.
Key Entities Referenced
Electricity Act, 2003: A law under which the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines for Transmission Services were framed.
Ministry of Power: Government ministry that issued an office order referenced in the notification (dated 28.10.2021).
National Committee on Transmission: Also known as NCT, it is headed by the Chairperson of the Central Electricity Authority. Appoints Bid Process Coordinators.
Central Electricity Authority: An organization whose Chairperson heads the National Committee on Transmission.
Bid Process Coordinator: Entity appointed by the National Committee on Transmission for Transmission Schemes.
Jeypore Jagdalpur 400kV Dc line: An Interregional ERWR Interconnection transmission scheme.
RECPDCL: Bid Process Coordinator for the Jeypore Jagdalpur 400kV Dc line and Luhri StageI HEP Transmission system.
Raipur Pool Dhamtari 400 kV Dc line: A Western Region Expansion Scheme.
PFCCL: Bid Process Coordinator for the Western Region Expansion Schemes.
CSPTCL: Implementing agency of 3rd 400220kV, 315MVA ICT at Dhamtari Ss
Dhamtari: Location of substation (Ss) where CSPTCL will implement 3rd 400220kV, 315MVA ICT. Dhamtari, State not specified.
Raipur: Location of pool substation, as part of WRESXXVIII and WRESXXIX schemes. Raipur, State not specified.
Dharamjaigarh: Location related to Raipur pool substation, as part of WRESXXIX scheme. Dharamjaigarh, State not specified.
Luhri StageI HEP: Hydro Electric Project. Transmission system for evacuation of power from Luhri StageI HEP.
Nange GIS Pooling Station: Pooling Station associated with the Luhri StageI HEP.
Koldam: Location of line where only one circuit is to be terminated at Koldam while second circuit would be connected to bypassed circuit of Koldam RoparLudhiana. Koldam, State not specified.
Ropar: Location related to Koldam RoparLudhiana line. Ropar, State not specified.
Ludhiana: Location related to Koldam RoparLudhiana line. Ludhiana, State not specified.
8th meeting of the National Committee on Transmission: Meeting where detailed scope of transmission schemes can be found.
RAKESH GOYAL: Secretary.
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असाधारण
EXTRAORDINARY
भाग III—खण् ड 4
PART III—Section 4
प्राजधकार स ेप्रकाजित
PUBLISHED BY AUTHORITY
स.ं 374] नई ददल्ली, सोमिार, िुलाई 25, 2022/श्रािण 3, 1944
No. 374] NEW DELHI, MONDAY, JULY 25, 2022/SHRAVANA 3, 1944
केंद्रीय जिद्यतु प्राजधकरण
अजधसचू ना
नई ददल्ली, 2 िून 2022
फा. स.ं CEA-PS-11-15(11)/1/2021-PSPA I जडिीिन.—जिद्युत अजधजनयम, 2003 (2003 की संख्या
36) की धारा 63 के तहत बनाई गई पारेषण सेिाओं के जलए टैररफ आधाररत प्रजतस्ट्पधी बोली ददिाजनदेिों के पैरा 3.2
और जिद्युत मंत्रालय के कायाालय आदिे ददनांक 28.10.2021 द्वारा प्रदत्त िजियों का प्रयोग करते हुए, राष्ट्रीय पारेषण
सजमजत (एनसीटी) (अध्यक्ष, केंद्रीय जिद्युत प्राजधकरण की अध्यक्षता म)ें , पारेषण योिना के जलए जनम्नजलजखत बोली-
प्रदिया समन्ियक (बीपीसी) जनयुि करती ह,ै िैसा दक पारेषण योिना के नाम के आग े दिााया गया ह:ै
पारेषण योिना का नाम तथा कायान्ा ियन
िम.
समय सीमा पारेषण योिना का व्यापक दायरा* बोली-प्रदिया
स.ं समन्ियक
(बीपीसी)
अंतर-क्षेत्रीय ईआर-डब्लल्यूआर इंटरकनेक्िन i) िेपोर-िगदलपुर 400 केिी डी/सी लाइन
कायाान्ियन समय सीमा: एसपीिी ii) एसोजसएटेड लाइन ब ेऔर ररएक्टर
1 आरईसीपीडीसीएल
हस्ट्तांतरण की तारीख से 24 महीने या
जसतंबर 2024, िो भी बाद में हो
4947 GI/2022 (1)2 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
पजिमी क्षेत्र जिस्ट्तार योिना-XXVII i) रायपुर पूल - धमतरी 400 केिी डी/सी लाइन
(WRES-XXVII)
ii) एसोजसएटेड लाइन ब ेऔर ररएक्टर
कायाान्ियन समय सीमा: एसपीिी रांसफर
स े 18 महीने या धमतरी एस/एस के तीसरे
2 पीएफसीसीएल
315 एमिीए आईसीटी 400/220 केिी से
मेल खाते हुए िो सीएसपीटीसीएल द्वारा
कायााजन्ित दकया िाएगा (माचा -24 तक
अनुमाजनत), िो भी बाद में हो
पजिमी क्षेत्र जिस्ट्तार योिना-XXVIII i) WRES-XXVIII: 765/400 केिी रायपुर पूल
(WRES-XXVIII) और XXIX (WRES- सबस्ट्टेिन पर 220 केिी स्ट्तर का सृिन के साथ
XXIX) 2x500 एमिीए, 400/220 केिी आईसीटी
संबद्ध आईसीटी बे और 220 केिी लाइन बे की
कायाान्ियन समय सीमा WRES-XXVIII
स्ट्थापना ।
के जलए: चरणबद्ध कायाान्ियन यानी
3 पीएफसीसीएल
ददसंबर 2023 से माचा 2024 तक ii) WRES-XXIX: 765/400 केिी धमाियगढ़
सबस्ट्टेिन पर 220 केिी स्ट्तर का सृिन के
कायाान्ियन समय सीमा WRES-XXIX के
साथ 2x500 एमिीए, 400/220 केिी
जलए : चरणबद्ध कायाान्ियन यानी माच ा
आईसीटी संबद्ध आईसीटी ब े और 220 केिी
2024 से ददसंबर 2024
लाइन ब ेकी स्ट्थापना ।
लुहरी चरण-I एचईपी से जबिली की i) 7x105 एमिीए, 400/220 केिी नांगे
जनकासी के जलए पारेषण प्रणाली िीआईएस पूललग स्ट्टेिन की स्ट्थापना
ii) नांगे (िीआईएस) पलू लग स्ट्टेिन - कोल्डम 400
केिी डी/सी लाइन (ररपल स्नोबडा) (कोल्डम म ें
कायाान्ियन समय सीमा: लुहरी स्ट्टेि- I
केिल एक सर्ककट को िोड़ना है िबदक दसू रा
एचईपी की जमलान समय सीमा
सर्ककट कोल्डम- रोपड़/लजु धयाना 400kV डी/सी
लाइन के बाईपास सर्ककट स ेिोड़ा िाएगा - 40
दकमी
4 आरईसीपीडीसीएल
iii) कोल्डम - रोपड़/ लुजधयाना 400 kV केिी
डी/सी लाइन (ररपल स्नोबडा) के एक सर्ककट को
कोल्डम में बायपास करना और इसे नांगे-
कोल्डम 400 kV डी/सी लाइन (ररपल स्नोबडा)
के एक सर्ककट से िोड़ना, इस प्रकार नांगे-रोपड़/
लुजधयाना िन लाइन (ररपल स्नोबडा) की
स्ट्थापना
iv) एसोजसएटेड लाइन ब ेऔर ररएक्टर
*पारेषण योिना का जिस्ट्तृत कायाक्षेत्र राष्ट्रीय पारेषण सजमजत की 8 िीं बैठक के कायािृत्त और बाद के संिोधन, यदद कोई
हों, म ें जनम्नजलजखत ललक पर दखे ा िा सकता ह:ै
https://cea.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/comm_transmission/2022/05/Approved_8th_NCT_Minutes.pdf
बोली-प्रदिया समन्ियक की जनयुजि ददिाजनदेिों म ेंजनधााररत ितों के अधीन ह।ै
राकेि गोयल, सजचि
[जिज्ञापन III/4/असा./189/2022-23][भाग III—खण् ड 4] भारत का रािपत्र : असाधारण 3
CENTRAL ELECTRICITY AUTHORITY
NOTIFICATION
New Delhi, the 2nd June, 2022
F. No. CEA-PS-11-15(11)/1/2021-PSPA I Division.—In exercise of the powers conferred by Para
3.2 of the Tariff Based Competitive Bidding Guidelines for Transmission Services framed under Section
63 of the Electricity Act, 2003 (no. 36 of 2003) and Ministry of Power office order dated 28.10.2021,
National Committee on Transmission (NCT) headed by Chairperson, Central Electricity Authority hereby
appoints the following Bid-Process Coordinator (BPC) for the Transmission Schemes, as shown against the
name of the Transmission schemes :
Sr.
Name of Scheme & Implementation
No. timeframe Broad Scope of the transmission scheme * Bid Process
Coordinator
Inter-regional ER-WR Interconnection i) Jeypore – Jagdalpur 400kV D/c line
1 Implementation Timeframe: 24 months ii) Associated line bays and reactors RECPDCL
from the date of SPV transfer or September
2024, whichever is later
Western Region Expansion Scheme- i) Raipur Pool – Dhamtari 400 kV D/c line
XXVII (WRES-XXVII)
ii) Associated line bays and reactors
Implementation Timeframe: 18 months
2 from SPV Transfer or matching with 3rd PFCCL
400/220kV, 315MVA ICT at Dhamtari S/s
to be implemented by CSPTCL
(anticipated by Mar-24), whichever is later.
Western Region Expansion Scheme- i) WRES-XXVIII: Creation of 220 kV
XXVIII (WRES-XXVIII) & XXIX level at 765/400 kV Raipur pool
(WRES-XXIX) substation with Installation of 2x500
MVA, 400/220 kV ICTs along with
Implementation Timeframe for WRES-
associated ICT bays and 220 kV line
XXVIII: Phased implementation i.e. from
bays.
3 December 2023 to March 2024 PFCCL
ii) WRES-XXIX: Creation of 220 kV level
Implementation Timeframe for WRES-
at 765/400 kV Dharamjaigarh Raipur
XXIX: Phased implementation i.e. March
pool substation with Installation of
2024 to December 2024
2x500 MVA, 400/220 kV ICTs along
with associated ICT bays and 220 kV
line bays.
Transmission system for evacuation of i) Establishment of 7x105 MVA,
power from Luhri Stage-I HEP 400/220kV Nange GIS Pooling Station
Implementation Timeframe: Matching time ii) Nange (GIS) Pooling Station – Koldam
frame of Luhri Stage-I HEP 400 kV D/c line (Triple snowbird) (only
one circuit is to be terminated at Koldam
while second circuit would be connected
to bypassed circuit of Koldam –
Ropar/Ludhiana 400kV D/c line) – 40
RECPDCL
4 km
iii) Bypassing one ckt of Koldam –
Ropar/Ludhiana 400kV D/c line (Triple
snowbird) at Koldam and connecting it
with one of the circuit of Nange- Koldam
400kV D/c line(Triple snowbird), thus
forming Nange- Ropar/ Ludhiana one
line (Triple snowbird)
iv) Associated line bays and reactors4 THE GAZETTE OF INDIA : EXTRAORDINARY [PART III—SEC.4]
*Detailed scope may be seen in the minutes of the 8th meeting of the National Committee on Transmission
and subsequent amendments, if any, available at:
https://cea.nic.in/wp-content/uploads/comm_transmission/2022/05/Approved_8th_NCT_Minutes.pdf
The appointment of the Bid-Process Coordinators is subject to the conditions laid down in the Guidelines.
RAKESH GOYAL, Secy.
[ADVT.-III/4/Exty./189/2022-23]
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