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KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD Tenders — Updated November 202611 KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD tenders closing in under 3 days — review & act now

Latest KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD Tenders — Updated Daily

Access active KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD tender notices and let AI check your eligibility before you commit. Don't let documentation errors lead to rejection — 40% of bids are rejected at the technical stage.

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Bidzen aggregates live KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD tenders across all regions and project sites into one searchable platform. Every active tender is indexed, filtered, and matched to your company profile automatically. Stop manually checking portals — let the data come to you.

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The Problem

Why KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD Tenders Get Rejected at the Technical Stage

These are the most common rejection reasons bidding teams run into — all avoidable when the tender is read properly before you commit.

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Documentation Errors

Missing certificates, expired registrations or wrong formats are the top reason KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD bids are rejected before evaluation even starts.

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Eligibility Missed

Turnover, similar-work and experience thresholds buried across tender volumes are misread, and estimating hours go into bids the company could never win.

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Corrigenda & Deadlines

Dates, EMD terms and specifications change through corrigenda. Bids built on the original notice miss the revised requirements.

The Solution

Everything You Need to Win KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD Tenders — In One Platform

From discovery to Go/No-Go, Bidzen reads every tender the moment it lands and tells you whether it is worth your team's time.

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Every Live Tender, One Search

All active KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD tenders from GeM, CPPP and e-procurement portals are indexed daily and searchable by keyword, value and location.

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AI Eligibility & Fit Score

Bidzen reads the eligibility clauses and matches them to your company profile — a Go/No-Go verdict in minutes, not days.

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Synopsis, Risks & Contradictions

A structured synopsis of every tender document, with hidden risks and conflicting clauses flagged before you commit.

Our Process

How It Works — 4 Simple Steps

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Search & Shortlist

Filter live tenders by keyword, buyer, value and location — or let alerts bring them to you.

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AI Eligibility Check

Bidzen matches turnover, experience and certification clauses against your company profile.

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Synopsis & Risk Review

Every volume, annexure and corrigendum is condensed into one structured brief with risks flagged.

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Draft, Submit & Win

Build the compliance checklist, draft the response and submit before the deadline — with certainty.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions about KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD Tender Bidding

How do I track new KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD tenders?expand_more
This page lists every live KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD tender the moment it is indexed. Log in to Bidzen to save the search and receive alerts whenever KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD publishes a new tender or corrigendum.
How to register as a vendor with KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD?expand_more
Submit the registration form along with your company registration documents, GST certificate, PAN and relevant experience certificates on the KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD vendor portal (or GeM, where KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD procures through it). Bidzen's eligibility check shows which registrations each tender expects.
What is the EMD requirement for KERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD tenders?expand_more
EMD is typically 2–3% of the estimated tender value, submitted as a Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank or through the portal. The exact amount, format and exemptions (MSE, startup) are stated in the NIT and surfaced in the Bidzen synopsis.

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    Cut And Remove The Soil To A Depth Conveyance Of Excavated Earth To 33kv Substation Compound Orkkatteri Demolishing Existing Rubble Masonry Wall Pcc Rcc M25 Steel Reinforcement And Shuttering

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    ₹37.87 L

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    ₹50.0 K

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    Kozhikode, Kerala

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    05 Nov 2026

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    Retrofitting And Modernisation Of 2 Nos Of Wmi Make, Double Girder, 150/25t Eot Cranes Installed At Idukki Hep At Moolamattom

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    Bid Value

    Refer Doc

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    ₹2.00 L

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    Idukki, Kerala

    Deadline

    24 Nov 2026

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    Supplying Omni Van/equivalent Vehicle With Engine Capacity Below 1500 Cc Registered Within 15 Years With An Experienced Driver For The Use Of Electrical Section, Olai Under Electrical Division, Kollam For One Year (1500km/ Month)

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹5.43 L

    EMD

    ₹500

    Location

    Kollam, Kerala

    Deadline

    06 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Constructing 11 Kv Oh Line Using Ht Abc(150 Sqmm) From Kubanoor Ss To Koladappu For New 11 Kv Feeder Under Electrical Section,uppala

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹8.39 L

    EMD

    ₹21.0 K

    Location

    Uppala, Kerala

    Deadline

    04 Nov 2026

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    Tender For Drawing 11kv Dedicated Feeder Using 3x300sq.mm Xlpe Underground Cable From 220kv Substation, Aluva To Kwa, Chowara Under Electrical Section Chowara

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹1.37 Cr

    EMD

    ₹50.0 K

    Location

    Aluva, Kerala

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    Supply Of Digital Micro Ohm Meter

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹15.41 L

    EMD

    ₹15.5 K

    Location

    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

    Deadline

    06 Nov 2026

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    Construction Of Ht Line Using Abc And Transformer Installation At Adyanadukka Town Under Electrical Section,perla

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹7.02 L

    EMD

    ₹17.6 K

    Location

    Kasaragod, Kerala

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    Construction Of A New 110kv Substation (als) At Vettilappara - Equipment Erection And Earthing Works (re Tender)

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹41.46 L

    EMD

    ₹50.0 K

    Location

    Thrissur, Kerala

    Deadline

    10 Nov 2026

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    Stringing Of Ht Abc Line From Pulimukku To Pattiam Corner And Installing 100 Kva Tr At Pattiam Corne Under Electrical Section Pinarayi

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹7.60 L

    EMD

    ₹19.1 K

    Location

    Kannur, Kerala

    Deadline

    06 Nov 2026

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    Constructing Ht Abc Line And Installation Of 100kva Dtr At Choolaroad-es Vengad Under Electrical Section Vengad

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹6.59 L

    EMD

    ₹16.5 K

    Location

    Kannur, Kerala

    Deadline

    06 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Interlinking Janatha Feeder And Mamngalam Feeder Constructing 130 Mtr Ht Ug Cable And Cccc Rmu

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹11.33 L

    EMD

    ₹28.4 K

    Location

    Ernakulam, Kerala

    Deadline

    05 Nov 2026

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    Supply, Installation And Commissioning Of Gps Clock Units

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹9.48 L

    EMD

    ₹9.5 K

    Location

    Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala

    Deadline

    06 Nov 2026

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    Hiring Of Vehicle Below 1500cc Below 15 Years Old With Driver To Electrical Section Thrikkakara West For A Period Of One Year

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹5.97 L

    EMD

    ₹500

    Location

    Ernakulam, Kerala

    Deadline

    05 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Constructing Ht Abc Line And Installation Of 100kva Dtr At Vattipram Sarambi-es Vengad [cw-6678-202627-31] Under Electrical Section Vengad Tender Number: Tender/2025-26/6158/ Dt.

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹5.61 L

    EMD

    ₹14.1 K

    Location

    Kannur, Kerala

    Deadline

    05 Nov 2026

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    Upgradation Of 66kv Substation, Koothamunda To 110kv Standard - Supply, Installation, Termination, Testing, And Commissioning Of 110kv Ug Cable From Terminal Tower To Knku No.1 And No.2 Gantries For Rectification Of Defects

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹1.72 Cr

    EMD

    ₹50.0 K

    Location

    Wayanad, Kerala

    Deadline

    05 Nov 2026

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    Corrigendum : Reconductoring Lt Oh Line With Covered Conductor Rabbit Under Euro Tech Tr Under Es Kizhakkambalam

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹6.00 L

    EMD

    ₹15.1 K

    Location

    Ernakulam, Kerala

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    Renovation Of Retaining Wall At 110 Kv Substation, Koothattukulam

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹7.84 L

    EMD

    ₹19.7 K

    Location

    Ernakulam, Kerala

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    Modification Of The Ground Floor Of The Gis Building Into An 11 Kv Control Room At 220 Kv Substation, Aluva Under The Transgrid Downstream Project

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹23.76 L

    EMD

    ₹50.0 K

    Location

    Aluva, Kerala

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    Sghep -urgent Maintenance /renovation Works Of Staff Canteen At Kochupamba.

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹10.80 L

    EMD

    ₹27.1 K

    Location

    Idukki, Kerala

    Deadline

    07 Nov 2026

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    Sghep- Re Painting, Minor Repair Works, Providing Hand Rails To Steps Etc. And Other Related Works Of Kullar Dam.

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹8.09 L

    EMD

    ₹20.3 K

    Location

    Idukki, Kerala

    Deadline

    07 Nov 2026

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    Sghep Repainting, Minor Repairs, Provision Of Missing Handrails And Other Allied Works Of Meenar I And Meenarii Dams

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹9.30 L

    EMD

    ₹23.3 K

    Location

    Idukki, Kerala

    Deadline

    07 Nov 2026

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    Sghep-pamba Dam-painting The Parapet Walls, Old Iron Works And Connected Structures And Allied Works.

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹12.53 L

    EMD

    ₹31.4 K

    Location

    Idukki, Kerala

    Deadline

    07 Nov 2026

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    Insertion Of A Tower In Between Location Numbers 29 And 30 Of 220kv Sabarigiri Edamon No I Feeder At Anachantha For Obtaining Statutory Ground Clearance

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹12.16 L

    EMD

    ₹30.5 K

    Location

    Pathanamthitta, Kerala

    Deadline

    11 Nov 2026

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    Hiring A Goods Lorry Of Capacity 5t And Above With Driver For The Use Of Sub Regional Store Kasaragod For A Period Of One Year

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹7.92 L

    EMD

    ₹500

    Location

    Kasaragod, Kerala

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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    Hiring A Mini Lorry-i Below 5t Capacity With Driver For The Use Of Electrical Division Kanhangad For A Period Of One Year

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    apartmentKERALA STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD

    Bid Value

    ₹5.04 L

    EMD

    ₹500

    Location

    Kanhangad, Kerala

    Deadline

    09 Nov 2026

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