The West Bengal State Electricity Distribution Company Limited (WBSEDCL) has announced a tender for the supply, installation, operation, and management of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations and battery swapping stations. The Chief Engineer of Project III at WBSEDCL has issued an official invitation through the e-procurement portal for this project.
The tender is for the supply, installation, operation, and management of electric vehicle charging stations and battery swapping stations at the premises of “Pathasathis” under WBTDCL, covering 51 locations. The project will operate on a revenue-sharing basis.
The tender will be conducted through a two-part process on the e-procurement portal.
The EMD varies based on the number of locations for the project:
- For 1 location: Rs. 36,500.00
- Up to 5 locations: Rs. 25,000.00 per location (Minimum Rs. 36,500.00)
- More than 5 and up to 25 locations: Rs. 20,000.00 per location (Minimum Rs. 1,25,000.00)
- More than 25 and up to 50 locations: Rs. 15,000.00 per location (Minimum Rs. 5,00,000.00)
- More than 50 locations: Rs. 15,000.00 per location (Minimum Rs. 7,50,000.00 and Maximum Rs. 10,00,000.00)
Bid Submission End Date: Up to 20th September 2023, 12:00 Hrs.
This tender initiative by WBSEDCL aims to contribute to the growing EV infrastructure in West Bengal and facilitate the adoption of electric vehicles in the region.