Consultants sought as Rajasthan eyes new pumped storage project
Rajasthan Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited (RVUNL) has invited bids from consultants to prepare a Pre-Feasibility Report (PFR) for a proposed Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in Rajasthan, covering preliminary technical, environmental and economic assessment of the project.
The tender documents were made available from July 24, 2026, with bids due by August 3, 2026. The bids are scheduled to be opened on August 4, 2026. The selected consultant will be required to complete the assignment within 90 days from the date of the work order.
The tender does not specify the location or capacity of the proposed PSP. The study will be undertaken using data and reports provided by RVUNL and will examine the feasibility of developing the proposed storage project.
Study scope
The consultancy will begin with an initial site visit, collection and analysis of available data and reconnaissance surveys. Based on this work, the consultant will prepare an inception report, followed by draft and final PFRs.
The technical assessment will cover site topography, hydrology and preliminary geological characteristics, along with environmental and ecological aspects of the proposed development.
The consultant will also prepare cost estimates and undertake an economic evaluation of the project, including phased expenditure schedules. The study will develop schematic layouts covering contour plans, spillway sections and trail race tunnel sections, along with a tentative construction schedule and project implementation timeline.
Alternative site layouts will have to be proposed where applicable. The consultant will also develop area capacity curves for the proposed upper and lower reservoirs. The final PFR must consolidate the required project inputs, analysis, drawings and supporting data in a well-formatted report.
The proposed PSP forms part of Rajasthan’s efforts to develop energy storage infrastructure to support grid stability and the integration of renewable energy sources.
Contract terms
The consultancy fee will be awarded on a lump-sum basis and will remain firm and fixed throughout the contract period. It will include all expenses, statutory levies and applicable Goods and Services Tax (GST).
RVUNL will release 40% of the consultancy fee following submission of the Site Visit and Inception Report. Another 50% will be paid after submission of the draft PFR, while the remaining 10% will be released after the final PFR is submitted and accepted by RVUNL.
The entire consultancy assignment must be completed within 90 days from the date of the work order. Delays attributable to the consultant may attract liquidated damages of 0.5% per week, subject to a maximum of 10% of the contract value.
Eligibility
The consultant must be a registered entity in India and provide documentary evidence of registration under statutory authorities such as Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ State Insurance (ESI).
The consultant will be responsible for the safety and security of personnel deployed at the project site and for compliance with applicable statutory requirements. It must indemnify RVUNL against claims arising from accidents, injuries or deaths involving its personnel.
The contract cannot be sublet without prior written approval from RVUNL. All reports, drawings and data generated under the consultancy will remain the intellectual property of RVUNL.
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