Ahmedabad, June 17: Rajesh Power Services Ltd has secured a ₹211.68 crore engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) contract from Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (OPTCL), marking the company’s entry into the Odisha market and strengthening its presence in eastern India.
The contract involves the design, engineering, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of a 220 kV single-circuit underground transmission line connecting the 400/220/132/33 kV Grid Substation (GSS) at Mendhasal with the 220/132/33 kV GIS Grid Substation at Chandaka-B. The scope also includes the extension of one 220 kV air-insulated switchgear (AIS) bay at Mendhasal and one 220 kV gas-insulated switchgear (GIS) bay at Chandaka-B.
The project has been awarded on a turnkey EPC basis and is scheduled to be completed within 24 months, according to a regulatory filing made by the company.
Rajesh Power Services said the order is among the largest transmission projects secured by the company and represents a key milestone in its growth trajectory. The award expands the company’s geographical footprint and underscores its capabilities in executing complex transmission infrastructure projects.
“The order strengthens the company’s order book and is expected to contribute meaningfully to its long-term growth and execution pipeline,” the company said.
The project has been awarded by state-owned Odisha Power Transmission Corporation Ltd (OPTCL) and was received in the ordinary course of business.