The ESP retrofit tender floated by NSPCL for Bhilai PP-II has been extended for the third time, now closing on 11 May 2026. This ESP retrofit tender highlights execution challenges in thermal plant emission upgrade projects.

Within the NSPCL Bhilai project structure, the ESP retrofit tender includes electrode spacing modification, internal component replacement, and ash handling system integration. The electrostatic precipitator EPC scope spans mechanical, electrical, and structural domains.

The ESP retrofit tender involves brownfield execution within an operational plant, increasing risks related to dismantling, foundation strengthening, and duct modification. These complexities likely contributed to repeated deadline extensions.

Commercial conditions remain unchanged, including Rs 2 crore EMD and a 720-day work period. The ESP retrofit tender continues to demand detailed technical evaluation and risk assessment from bidders.EnergylineIndia.com highlights that the ESP retrofit tender reflects increasing complexity in retrofit projects. The ESP retrofit tender may favour experienced contractors with strong brownfield execution capability, Power Sector, NSPCL India, Emission Upgrade, Energy Projects, EPC.