NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has issued a notice for an upcoming international competitive bidding process for the supply of battery containers and grid-forming PCS for 10 GW/40 GWh of BESS capacity across its project portfolio. The scope includes LFP-based battery systems, supervision of installation and commissioning, and 15 years of maintenance services.
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NTPC Green Energy Limited (NGEL), a subsidiary of NTPC Limited, has issued a notice for an upcoming international competitive bidding process for the supply of battery containers and grid-forming power conversion systems (PCS) for 10 GW/40 GWh of battery energy storage systems (BESS). The procurement will cover various projects across NGEL's portfolio. The notice was issued on 3 November 2026 under IFB number NGEL-CS-5853-004(BESS)-9.
The proposed procurement covers the supply of lithium iron phosphate (LFP)-based containerised battery systems along with grid-forming PCS. The scope also includes supervision of erection, installation and commissioning activities at the respective project sites, extending up to the PCS output terminals.
NGEL has included comprehensive service and maintenance requirements under the proposed contract. Successful bidders will be required to provide these services for 15 years from the commissioning date of each project through a long-term service agreement (LTSA).
The company has stated that the detailed Invitation for Bids (IFB) will be issued at a later date through its official tender portal. The corresponding bidding documents will subsequently be made available through the ISN Electronic Tender Services (ETS) platform.
Interested bidders have been advised to monitor the NTPC tender website for further announcements and procurement details. Companies intending to participate must also register with the ETS platform if they have not already completed the registration process.
For international participants, NGEL has specified digital signature requirements under the Indian Information Technology Act. Foreign bidders must possess a Class III Digital Signature issued by an Indian Certifying Authority to participate in the electronic bidding process.
