APEPDCL seeks drone monitoring across 7,901 km of distribution lines

Classification: Official procurement/tender

• Buyer: Eastern Power Distribution Company of Andhra Pradesh

• Reference: CGM/O&CS/APEPDCL/VSP/10/2026-27

• Scope: Drone monitoring of 203 33-kV feeders covering approximately 99,195 poles and 5,306 km, plus 101 11-kV feeders covering approximately 73,334 poles and 2,595 km

• Additional scope: Pole and corridor inspection, including vegetation-clearance monitoring

• Contract period: One year

• Value: Not disclosed

• EMD: ₹2 lakh

• Published: 22 September 2026

• Pre-bid meeting: 7 October 2026

• Submission deadline: 29 October 2026, 3:00 PM