Two state government-owned power utilities in Maharashtra have entered into an agreement to jointly bid for upcoming intrastate-TBCB power transmission projects involving 765kV infrastructure.
Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Ltd (MSETCL or Mahatransco) and Maharashtra State Power Generation Company Ltd (MSPGCL or Mahagenco) recently entered into a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to jointly bid for intrastate power transmission projects involving 765kV infrastructure, where bidder selection would take place through the tariff-based competitive bidding (TBCB) route.
In this collaboration, MSETCL will leverage its strong capabilities in transmission planning, system operation, and project execution, while MSPGCL will contribute its technical experience and construction experience in large power projects. This partnership is expected to strengthen the state’s power transmission capacity, an official release said.
According to information available with tndindia.com, MSETCL has been bidding for upcoming intrastate-TBCB schemes in Maharashtra.
The state transmission operator has even prequalified for opening of initial price bids with respect to at least four schemes, being developed by: Velgaon Power Transmission Ltd, Saswad Transmission Ltd, Umred Power Transmission Ltd and NES Dharashiv Transmission Ltd. For three of these schemes, the winning developer has yet to be formally announced.
The partnership between the two Maharashtra state government utilities assumes significance as Maharashtra has lined up a slew of 765kV transmission lines and substations, to be awarded under the TBCB route.
According to data analyzed by tndindia.com, there are around 17 intrastate-TBCB schemes in Maharashtra that are under various stages of bidding and developer selection. Of these, four involves putting up 765kV substations and associated lines.
It may be mentioned that Rajasthan has also lined up 765kV substations under the TBCB regime, and state transmission service provider RVPN has evinced interest in bidding for these projects. (See full tndindia.com story dated December 31, 2025)
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