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Ash handling plants procurement at NTPC Mouda has introduced a six-vendor capacity-allocation model for ash transportation to NHAI, state road agency and PMGSY project sites. The GeM tender, GEM/2026/B/7451831, carries an estimated value of Rs 300 crore and a one-year contract period. Ash handling plants under this package require excavation of pond ash, loading, covered transportation and unloading at government road project sites. EnergylineIndia.com highlights this update for readers tracking NTPC thermal projects and Latest EPC power projects. The contract uses slab-wise transportation rates linked to lead distance up to 300km, but bidders must quote a single accepted percentage of base value that applies across all schedule items. This reduces item-wise pricing flexibility and pushes contractors to assess the whole logistics chain carefully. Ash handling plants contractors should also note the 45-day payment timeline from service delivery acceptance and online bill submission. NTPC has included an IP-address scrutiny clause, allowing outright rejection where common digital footprints suggest bid coordination. Ash handling plants procurement here favours fleet-backed contractors with ash handling, excavation and route-optimisation capability. Ash handling plants at Mouda may become a template if the six-award structure improves execution reliability.

The latest CEA power generation report for May 6, 2026 highlights rising stress across India’s generation fleet, with NTPC, state utilities, hydro stations and thermal units collectively under-performing against programme targets. NTPC alone recorded a 6.37 percent shortfall in April generation, producing 36,079 MU against a target of 38,535 MU.

A major concern in this CEA power generation report is the widening thermal generation shortfall linked to outages and maintenance. Total capacity under maintenance reached 57,435 MW, while the Northern Region recorded the highest forced outages at 2,213 MW.

The CEA power generation report also reveals uneven state-level performance. Rajasthan under-generated by 20.91 percent in April, while Uttar Pradesh posted a 9.24 percent deficit. Haryana, however, exceeded its target by 18.49 percent.

Another key signal from this CEA power generation report is pressure on hydro and coal generation. Coal plants generated 3,670 MU against a target of 3,785 MU, while hydro output missed programme levels by nearly 20 percent.

EnergylineIndia.com notes that grid capacity utilisation remains constrained by prolonged outages, boiler failures and reserve shutdowns. NTPC generation performance, especially in Northern Region stations, continues reflecting the wider operational stress affecting India’s power system.

The power generation shortfall reported by CEA highlights a concerning trend in NTPC performance India, with generation falling 7.96% below FY27 targets. The Northern Region faces the highest power generation shortfall, exceeding 14%.

According to the CEA generation report, nuclear generation is down by over 36% while thermal output is also significantly below target. This persistent power generation shortfall reflects structural constraints including outages and fuel issues.

Despite recommissioning of major thermal units such as Sasan and Yadadri, the system continues to face capacity constraints. The power generation shortfall is further aggravated by state-level underperformance, particularly in Rajasthan and Delhi.

Thermal plant outage India data shows over 46,000 MW of capacity unavailable, affecting supply adequacy. Coal plants continue to operate at higher utilisation levels compared to gas-based plants, which remain underutilised due to cost factors.EnergylineIndia.com highlights that the power generation shortfall could lead to higher spot procurement costs and financial stress for utilities. The power generation shortfall underscores the need for improved asset availability and fuel management, Energy Markets, Power India, NTPC, Grid Operations, Electricity.

The power generation shortfall reported by CEA highlights a concerning trend in NTPC performance India, with generation falling 7.96% below FY27 targets. The Northern Region faces the highest power generation shortfall, exceeding 14%.

According to the CEA generation report, nuclear generation is down by over 36% while thermal output is also significantly below target. This persistent power generation shortfall reflects structural constraints including outages and fuel issues.

Despite recommissioning of major thermal units such as Sasan and Yadadri, the system continues to face capacity constraints. The power generation shortfall is further aggravated by state-level underperformance, particularly in Rajasthan and Delhi.

Thermal plant outage India data shows over 46,000 MW of capacity unavailable, affecting supply adequacy. Coal plants continue to operate at higher utilisation levels compared to gas-based plants, which remain underutilised due to cost factors.EnergylineIndia.com highlights that the power generation shortfall could lead to higher spot procurement costs and financial stress for utilities. The power generation shortfall underscores the need for improved asset availability and fuel management, Energy Markets, Power India, NTPC, Grid Operations, Electricity.

In recent Thermal power plant tenders, a significant bid gap exceeding Rs 10,000 crore has reshaped competitive dynamics in NTPC thermal projects. The bundled EPC package structure reflects a growing trend in Power EPC tenders India where scale consolidation limits participation but sharpens pricing strategies.

The tender includes three large projects across Lara, DVC-CIL, and IBTPS, all based on ultra-supercritical technology. Such aggregation within Latest EPC power projects reduces execution interfaces but increases complexity for contractors. Only BHEL and L&T submitted bids, confirming high entry barriers in Thermal power plant tenders.

The six extensions in bid timelines stand out. These revisions suggest iterative adjustments linked to cost volatility and execution risks. Financially, BHEL secured L1 in one BOQ by undercutting estimates, while L&T maintained higher bid levels, reflecting differing risk assumptions.

The multi-BOQ structure adds another layer of complexity, allowing varied configuration pricing. This affects how contractors approach bid strategy within Thermal power plant tenders, focusing on selective competitiveness rather than uniform participation.

Published once on EnergylineIndia.com, this case highlights emerging procurement patterns shaping EPC bidding behaviour in India’s thermal sector, EPC Projects, Thermal Power, NTPC, Power Tenders.

The solar evacuation tender linked to NTPC Tumkur solar projects has stretched beyond a one-year timeline, reflecting repeated deadline revisions. The solar evacuation tender involves land and power evacuation infrastructure for 600 MW ISTS solar evacuation capacity, forming a core solar EPC package.

Eight sequential extensions have pushed the deadline from April 2025 to May 2026. In ISTS solar evacuation projects, such prolonged timelines are rare and indicate coordination challenges across land, transmission, and regulatory approvals. The solar evacuation tender highlights execution uncertainty rather than routine bid adjustments.

Technically, the project requires integration of pooling substations, evacuation corridors, and grid synchronisation systems. The solar evacuation tender therefore carries high engineering complexity and dependency on central grid standards.

From a commercial lens, repeated extensions increase risk exposure for bidders. Contractors must adjust pricing assumptions multiple times, especially in NTPC Tumkur solar projects where cost volatility impacts margins. The solar evacuation tender may lead to cautious participation and selective bidding.EnergylineIndia.com observes that no visible scope or clause revisions accompanied the timeline changes. The solar evacuation tender indicates alignment gaps between project readiness and procurement execution, solar energy, NTPC, ISTS grid, EPC projects, renewables.