The Municipal Corporation of Ludhiana (MCL) has invited bids from central and state public-sector undertakings to supply, install, operate, and maintain electric-vehicle charging stations (EVCS) and battery-swap points under a public-private-partnership (PPP) model. The last date to submit bids is March 19, 2026. Bids will be opened on March 20. Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of ₹1 million (~$10,998) and a tender document fee of ₹10,000 (~$110). The scope of work includes conducting detailed feasibility assessments and site surveys, installing EVCS infrastructure with compatible AC and DC chargers, and deployment of charging management software and digital payment integration.
