Rajesh Power Services L1 for GIS substation project in Rajasthan
Author: PPD Team Date: February 27, 2026
Author: PPD Team Date: February 27, 2026
Rajesh Power Services Limited has informed the exchanges that it has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a transmission infrastructure project in Rajasthan. The company received bid confirmation from Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Prasaran Nigam Limited (RRVPN) for construction of a gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) substation and associated transmission lines in Ajmer district.
The project covers construction of a 132/33 kV, 2×50 MVA GIS substation at Hathi Bhata in Ajmer. The scope includes survey, supply of equipment and materials, erection including civil works, testing, and commissioning of the substation along with associated transmission lines. The project timeline is 18 months from the date of commencement.
In a regulatory filing dated February 27, 2026, the company stated that L1 confirmation has been received from RRVPN, Jaipur. The company noted that the declaration as successful bidder remains subject to final bid confirmation by the authority.
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