Patel Engineering Limited (PEL), in a joint venture, has been declared the lowest bidder (L1) for a ₹1,090.45 crore contract awarded by the Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation, Pune. The project involves the construction of a Pipe Line Distribution Network for the Nira Deoghar Right Bank Main Canal from Km 87 to Km 135, along with its distributaries and minors.
Located in Kalaj village, Phaltan Taluka, Satara district, Maharashtra, the project is set to be completed within 36 months. PEL holds a 20% share in the joint venture.
The scope of work includes excavation, refilling, and laying of pipelines, along with the installation of various valves, chambers, and outlets. Additionally, the contract covers testing and a five-year Operations, Repairs, and Maintenance (O&M) period post-completion.
About Patel Engineering
Established in 1949, Patel Engineering Ltd. (PEL) is a 75-year-old infrastructure company with a strong presence in hydropower, tunneling, and irrigation sectors. The company has successfully completed over 85 dams, 40 hydroelectric projects, and 300+ km of tunneling for major central PSUs and state government organizations in India and abroad.
