Chhattisgarh State Electricity Board (CSEB) has invited international competitive bids for a turnkey package for the 2 X 250 MW, Korba (East) thermal power project in the state. CSEB has also cancelled its earlier global tender floated for the power plant, which was then to have a capacity of 2 X 210 MW.

Now CESB plans to install a 2 X 250 MW capacity power plant, which would be financed through domestic borrowings and other internal sources. The project is estimated to cost Rs.1,500 crore.

The scope of the work for which the tender has been floated include, design, engineering, manufacture, inspection and testing at supplier’s works, packing, forwarding, insurance, unloading, site handling, erection, supervision, civil and structural works, commissioning, completion of facilities and handing over 2 units of coal based thermal power plant each of 250 MW capacity along with associated auxiliaries.

Last date for submission of bid documents: 16 December 2002.

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