Order Details
- Order Value: ₹120.69 Crore (exclusive of GST)
- Client: Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID)
- Project: 400 kV GIS Substation Extension Package SS-147
- Award Method: Domestic Competitive Bidding
Project Scope
The order covers design, engineering, manufacture, testing, supply, erection, and commissioning of Gas Insulated Switchgear (GIS) equipment for augmentation of transformation capacity at three POWERGRID substations:
- 400/220 kV Magarwada GIS Substation in Dadra & Nagar Haveli
- 765/400/220 kV Vadodara GIS Substation in Gujarat
- 400/220 kV Rajgarh Substation in Madhya Pradesh
Technical Specifications
The project entails construction of 400/220kV GIS bays and allied works, to be executed under two integrated contracts covering supply of Goods and Services.
Strategic Importance
The augmentation work will:
- Strengthen the interregional power transmission network
- Enhance grid reliability
- Improve power evacuation capability across Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, and the Union Territory of Dadra & Nagar Haveli and Daman & Diu
- Support rising power demand from industrial and commercial growth in the region
- Strengthen the resilience and future-readiness of India's National Grid
Management Commentary
Mr. Rakesh Markhedkar, Chairman & Managing Director, stated: "Winning this order from POWERGRID is a testament to the confidence our clients continue to place in Vikran Engineering's engineering capabilities and execution track record. This project reinforces our longstanding relationship with POWERGRID and strengthens our footprint in the high-voltage GIS substation segment, an area where we continue to build deep technical expertise."
Company Background
Vikran Engineering Limited is a diversified EPC player with expertise across:
- Power Transmission & Distribution
- Water Infrastructure
- Railway Electrification
- Emerging capabilities in Solar EPC and Smart Metering
The company has completed 45 projects across 14 states with clients including NTPC, Power Grid Corporation of India, state utilities, and public health departments. The company operates an asset-light model with in-house design and engineering expertise and a supply chain of 3,500+ vendors.