The State Energy Conservation Authority has published an open competitive tender on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8037067 on 16 September 2026 for a "Comprehensive Investment-Grade Energy Audit, Electrical Power Quality Analysis, Thermal Imaging, and Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) Detailed Project Report" across a multi-building institutional government campus.

The State Energy Conservation Authority has published an open competitive tender on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8037067 on 16 September 2026 for a "Comprehensive Investment-Grade Energy Audit, Electrical Power Quality Analysis, Thermal Imaging, and Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) Detailed Project Report" across a multi-building institutional government campus.

With bid submissions closing on 30 September 2026 at 03:00 PM IST, this procurement represents a prime, highly accessible contracting opportunity for accredited energy auditing consultancies, electrical engineering MSMEs, and BEE-certified technical firms. Public sector establishments are mandated under the Energy Conservation Act to reduce specific energy consumption, eliminate harmonic distortions, optimize HVAC chilling loads, and adopt rooftop solar and renewable integration. Because the assignment consists of intellectual engineering diagnostics, data logging, and report drafting—without requiring heavy manufacturing plants or material stock—small energy engineering consultancies compete on a completely level playing field against large corporate consulting firms. In accordance with Central Public Procurement Policy guidelines and GeM General Terms and Conditions (GTC), registered Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) holding valid Udyam Registration enjoy a 100% statutory exemption from depositing the INR 28,000 Earnest Money Deposit (EMD).

The procuring authority oversees government administrative secretariats, public convention halls, and departmental testing complexes with substantial connected electrical loads (typically 1.5 MW to 4.0 MW). High monthly electricity bills, cooling inefficiencies, and voltage harmonics warrant professional energy diagnostics.

The technical evaluation board consists of senior energy economists, electrical superintending engineers, and green building specialists who require thorough data logging using calibrated Class-A power quality analyzers, detailed life-cycle cost calculations (LCC), and bankable Energy Conservation Measure (ECM) recommendations supported by simple payback and Internal Rate of Return (IRR) projections.

The contracted auditing agency will execute complete comprehensive field measurements, engineering calculations, and detailed project reporting across five modules:

A. Electrical Power Distribution & Power Quality Audit

Deployment of portable, calibrated 3-phase Class-A Power Quality Analyzers (logging for at least 72 continuous hours at main transformer incomers).

Measurement of Total Harmonic Distortion in Voltage (THD-V) and Current (THD-I), voltage unbalance, power factor variations, transient spikes, and transformer loading efficiencies.

Non-contact Infrared Thermographic Imaging of high-current busbars, switchgear terminals, contactors, and cable terminations to detect loose joints and thermal hotspots.

B. HVAC & Air-Conditioning System Efficiency Study

Performance assessment of centralized water-cooled/air-cooled chillers, VRF systems, primary/secondary chilled water pumps, and cooling towers.

Calculation of operating Coefficient of Performance (COP), Specific Energy Consumption (kW/TR), chilled water delta-T, and air handling unit (AHU) duct static pressure drops.

C. Lighting System & Pumping Efficiency Analysis

Comprehensive lux level mapping across office cabins, open workstations, corridors, and campus streetlights using calibrated digital lux meters.

Assessment of lighting power density (W/m²), evaluation of potential LED retrofits, daylight integration, and occupancy sensor controls.

Operational testing of underground raw water and treated sewage effluent pumps, determining pump hydraulic efficiency, motor loading, and pipe friction losses.

D. Building Envelope & Renewable Energy Feasibility

Evaluation of thermal performanc