Salient Features of Payra-Gopalganj-Aminbazar 400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line Project (2nd Phase)

Name of the Project Payra-Gopalganj-Aminbazar 400kV Double Circuit Transmission Line (2nd Phase) Project
Nature Power Transmission Line
Project Feasibility Study October, 2020
Invitation for Bid
  1. 14.12.2020 (Original Contract)
  2. 17.08.2023 (Padma River Crossing Portion)
Bid Closing Date
  1. 04.02.2021 (Original Contract)
  2. 17.10.2023 (Padma River Crossing Portion)
Type of Bid International Competitive Bid (ICB) based on Single Stage Two Envelope Method
EPC Contractor
  1. Consortium of CECC-FEDI-SINOHYDRO for Overland Portion
  2. Consortium of CECC-MBEC-FEDI for Padma River Crossing Portion
Line Capacity (Thermal) 2488MW
Voltage Level 400kV
No. of Circuit Two
Conductor Quad Bundle ACSR Finch (Overland) and Quad Bundle ACCC (River Crossing)
Length of the Line 256.314 Route km (approximately)
Expected COD June, 2027