KSEB Civil Data Book Schedule of Rates
About Kerala State Electricity Board Limited — Civil Works Data Book
KSEB civil works span the entire Kerala power-distribution network: 220kV/110kV/66kV substations, transmission tower foundations across hilly Western Ghats and coastal plains, switchyard civil works, distribution-line concrete/steel supports, and KSEB office and residential buildings across all 14 districts. The Data Book consolidates technical specifications and rate-analysis methodology developed over decades, applicable to all KSEB civil tenders. Cross-references CPWD DSR for items not specifically in the Data Book. Used by KSEB's civil-engineering wing, contractor base, and consultancy firms preparing KSEB tender BoQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is KSEB's Data Book a Schedule of Rates?
Functionally yes for power-utility civil works. It contains specifications and rate-analysis methodology specific to KSEB's infrastructure. Cross-references CPWD DSR for general civil items. Considered a hybrid technical-spec + SOR document.
Does TANGEDCO or KPTCL have something similar?
TANGEDCO publishes a material price-list (effective 15-Jul-2024) but it's consumer-facing, not a civil-works SOR. KPTCL Karnataka uses BESCOM's Common SR Vol VI (already covered). KSEB is unusual in publishing a standalone civil data book.
Where is the Data Book hosted?
On the legacy KSEB portal at old.kseb.in. New main portal kseb.in mirrors most documents but sometimes uses the legacy archive for older publications.
Are KSEB civil tenders open to non-empanelled contractors?
KSEB pre-qualifies contractors based on past performance (typical Indian PSU pattern). Non-empanelled bidders submit a fresh empanelment application alongside tender response.
What about hydropower civil works (Idukki, Sabarigiri)?
Major hydropower civil (dam, powerhouse, tunnel) follows separate technical specifications referenced in project-specific tenders. The Data Book covers transmission/distribution infrastructure and routine substation civil; major hydropower works have project-specific rate analysis.