Assocham seeks review of bidders' qualificationfor transmission units
Assocham has suggested that the ministry improve technical qualification requirements for companies involved in transmission projects. This proposal aims to ensure that only experienced developers participate in the bidding process. The current framework allows companies to qualify based on broad infrastructure experience, which may delay project execution. The association recommends that…
The industry body Assocham has proposed enhancing the technical qualifications needed for companies seeking transmission projects, aiming to attract more experienced developers and expedite the construction of transmission lines and substations. In a letter addressed to the relevant ministry, Assocham argued that the existing tariff-based competitive bidding system permits firms to meet the criteria via general infrastructure experience, without necessitating a background in transmission projects.
This could potentially lead to delays in project timelines. The association emphasized in the letter, which has been reviewed by ET, that the current technical pre-qualification standards for tariff-based competitive bidding are crucial. It recommended that the eligibility requirements should be determined based on the project's value, voltage class, and technical intricacy, instead of enforcing a uniform threshold for all transmission schemes.
The association also requested the ministry to conduct a comprehensive review of the present technical pre-qualification framework, analyzing the potential consequences of proposed amendments on the count of qualified bidders.
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