REC has invited bids for the establishment of a 400 kV substation at Mekhali in Belagavi District, along with associated transmission lines.
The scope of work for the transmission service provider includes the construction of 500 MVA, 400/220/33 kV ICTs (two nos.), 400 kV ICT bays (two nos.), 420 kV, 125 MVAR bus reactors (two nos.), and 400 kV line bays (four nos.). These bays are intended for the termination of 400 kV DC lines connecting the proposed 400 kV Yalwar substation and the existing 400 kV Dhoni substation to the new 400 kV Mekhali substation. The contract is expected to be completed within 24 months.
The closing date for bid submisison is 03 November, 2025.