MES issue Tender for Provn of Solar Power Plant at Sevoke MIL Station Under GE Sevoke Road – EQ
Summary:
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## **Project Overview**
* **Work Title:** Provision of Solar Power Plant at Sevoke Military Station under GE Sevoke Road.
* **Estimated Cost:** ₹490.00 lakhs (at par market).
* **Completion Period:** 12 months.
* **Tender Issuing Authority:** CE Siliguri Zone.
* **Executing Agency:** GE Sevoke Road.
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## **Tendering & Contract Details**
* **Type of Contract:** Measurement contracts (IAFW-1779-A) with GCC (IAFW-2249).
* **Bid Submission & Opening:** Dates specified on portal ([www.defproc.gov.in](http://www.defproc.gov.in) and [www.mes.gov.in](http://www.mes.gov.in)).
* **Cost of Tender Document:** ₹3,000/- (to be submitted via DD/Banker’s Cheque).
* **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):** ₹5,65,000/- in favour of GE Sevoke Road.
* **Performance Security:** 5% of contract sum (via bank guarantee/insurance surety/other approved modes).
* **Eligibility:**
* MES Enlisted contractors of **Class ‘A’ and below eligible classes**.
* Contractors must have MoU with solar power firms of CRISIL/CARE/FITCH/ICRA/SMERA/Brickwork rating 1A–2C.
* Must show experience of completed Government/PSU solar projects in last 7 years of capacity:
* One work ≥80% of specified capacity, or
* Two works ≥50%, or
* Three works ≥40%.
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## **Special Conditions**
* **Un-enlisted contractors** must meet financial, turnover, and solvency criteria of Class ‘A’ enlistment.
* Foreign firms **not eligible**. Indian firms with foreign directors allowed subject to security clearance.
* **No subletting** allowed (except to family or employees under PoA).
* **Minimum 7 bidders** needed; else Class below may be considered if criteria met.
* **EPF registration compliance** mandatory before work order.
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## **Integrity Pact**
The document contains a detailed *Integrity Pact* (Pages 5–10), ensuring:
* **Principal/Owner Commitments:** Transparent and fair bidding, equal treatment of bidders, reporting corruption.
* **Bidder Commitments:** No bribery, collusion, or corrupt practices; adherence to ethical conduct.
* **Sanctions for Violations:** Forfeiture of EMD, cancellation of contract, blacklisting, or debarment.
* **Independent External Monitors (IEMs):**
* Shri Narayan Murthy Ganapathy (IFoS Retd).
* Shri Lalatendu Mohanti (IPS Retd).
* **Validity:** Effective till contract completion & defect liability period.
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## **Key Takeaways**
* The tender is for a **major solar power installation at Sevoke Military Station**.
* **Eligibility is tightly controlled**, with strong emphasis on past solar experience and financial capability.
* The **Integrity Pact** is a central compliance measure, ensuring anti-corruption safeguards.
* Strict **submission requirements (EMD, documents, MoU, security deposits)** must be met for bid validation.
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