Infrastructure
BIDA Floats Consultant Tender for Infrastructure DPRs Under Activation Area
The Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority issued a Request for Proposal in April 2025 to select a consultant for feasibility assessments and detailed project reports for infrastructure components in the Activation Area of Master Plan 2045, with bid submission deadline of 2 June 2025.
| RFP Reference Number | 02/CIVIL/DPR/2025-26 |
|---|---|
| Expressway Scope | 38-kilometre, six-lane greenfield expressway logistics corridor with 15 kilometres of accompanying service roads |
| Water Supply Requirement | Freshwater supply network designed to meet daily demand of 20 million litres per day sourced from Bijauli |
| Power Infrastructure | 132/33 kV power transmission infrastructure including substations and solar installations |
| Minimum Bidder Turnover | INR 75 crore average annual turnover |
| Contract Duration | 12-month contract open to consortia of up to three firms |
| Infrastructure Categories | 12 infrastructure segments including expressway, power transmission, water supply, sewage treatment, and ICT systems |
| Portal | Government e-Marketplace portal |
What BIDA Is Doing
The Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority, an industrial development body established by the Government of Uttar Pradesh, issued a Request for Proposal in April 2025 to select a consultant for conducting technical and financial feasibility assessments, preparing detailed engineering designs, and drafting detailed project reports for multiple infrastructure components planned within the Activation Area of its Master Plan 2045.
The Activation Area and Its Role
The Activation Area forms the first phase of a multi-phase development under the BIDA Master Plan 2045, which envisions a self-sustaining industrial city in the Bundelkhand region — a geography historically identified as economically underdeveloped. BIDA has articulated its intent to develop the area as an industrial enclave anchored in ecological sustainability, with land parcels planned for manufacturing use alongside residential, commercial, and green zones.
Infrastructure Scope in Detail
The appointed consultant will be required to prepare DPRs across 12 broad infrastructure categories: a 38-kilometre, six-lane greenfield expressway logistics corridor with 15 kilometres of accompanying service roads; 132/33 kV power transmission infrastructure including substations and solar installations; a freshwater supply network designed to meet a daily demand of 20 million litres per day sourced from Bijauli; stormwater drainage and pond systems; sewage networks, intermediate pumping stations, and treatment plants; potable and recycled water distribution; solid waste management facilities; landscape components; an administration building and boundary works; power supply and street lighting; internal roads; and an integrated ICT infrastructure.
Bidder Requirements
Eligible bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of INR 75 crore, with the 12-month contract open to consortia of up to three firms. On technical experience, applicants must have completed DPR preparation for trunk infrastructure within industrial townships.
Timeline and Process
The RFP was floated on the Government e-Marketplace portal with a bid submission deadline of 2 June 2025.
Broader Context: Master Plan 2045
The BIDA Master Plan 2045 covers 253.33 km² (97.81 sq mi), equivalent to 62,599.20 acres, across 33 villages in Jhansi tehsil. Under the Master Plan 2045, 253 sq km of land has been designated for specific uses: Industrial (35.8 per cent), residential (15.2 per cent), mixed-use (5.1 per cent), commercial (1.5 per cent), and green space (10.6 per cent). Project documents associated with environmental clearance estimated total investment at ₹1,51,571 crore and employment for more than 560,000 people.
Water and Sanitation Strategy
The full Master Plan envisages meeting a drinking-water requirement of 217.22 million litres per day from Rajghat Dam, developing sewage-treatment capacity of 163.26 million litres per day and common-effluent-treatment capacity of 150.88 million litres per day in phases, and reusing treated water rather than discharging wastewater into the Betwa, Pahuj or Angauri rivers.
Land use
Frequently asked questions
What is the Activation Area?
The Activation Area forms the first phase of a multi-phase development under the BIDA Master Plan 2045, which envisions a self-sustaining industrial city in the Bundelkhand region.
Why is BIDA seeking consultant services now?
BIDA is seeking a consultant to conduct technical and financial feasibility assessments, prepare detailed engineering designs, and draft detailed project reports for multiple infrastructure components within the Activation Area.
What are the main infrastructure components in the RFP?
The 12 infrastructure segments include a 38-kilometre greenfield expressway, power transmission, water supply, sewage treatment, and ICT systems, along with internal roads, drainage, solid waste management, and landscape components.
Who can bid for this consultant contract?
Eligible bidders must demonstrate a minimum average annual turnover of INR 75 crore, and the 12-month contract is open to consortia of up to three firms.
What is the overall scale of the BIDA project?
The BIDA Master Plan 2045 covers 253.33 km² across 33 villages in Jhansi tehsil. Project documents estimated total investment at ₹1,51,571 crore and employment for more than 560,000 people.
When was this RFP issued and when do bids close?
BIDA issued the RFP in April 2025 on the Government e-Marketplace portal with a bid submission deadline of 2 June 2025.
Sources
- BIDA floats consultant tender for infrastructure DPRs under Master Plan 2045
- Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority - Wikipedia
- UP Clears 56,600 Acres For Bundelkhand Industrial Development
- Jhansi's Greenfield Industrial City project receives official approval from the Union Environment Ministry
- UP: BIDA To Acquire 8,349 Acres For Master Plan-2045; Agra-Gwalior Expressway To Extend To Jhansi
- Bundelkhand Industrial Development Authority