In the matter of the CERC (Conduct of Business) and (Terms and Conditions of Tariff) Regulations for implementation of Kurnool (New) Sub-station in the Southern Region – EQ

Summary:

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**Objective:** This is an item-rate e-tender for the Annual Maintenance Contract (AMC) of a 730 KWp ground-mounted solar power plant and Comprehensive Maintenance Contract (CMC) of its inverters at Madurai Airport for a three-year period (2025-2028).

**Key Business Implications for Bidders (Service Contractors):**

1. **Specialized Service Opportunity:** The contract is specifically for Operation & Maintenance (O&M) of a solar power plant, targeting contractors with expertise in maintaining solar PV systems and associated electrical equipment like inverters.

2. **Moderate Financial Entry Barrier:** With an estimated cost of ₹67.36 Lakhs, the qualifying requirements are scaled accordingly. Bidders need a minimum average annual turnover of ₹6.74 Lakhs, a net worth of ₹3.37 Lakhs, and must submit an EMD of ₹2,02,090.

3. **Experience is Critical:** Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in similar “AMC/AICMC of Solar plant works” over the last seven years, with specific thresholds for the value of completed contracts. Experience from back-to-back subcontracts is acceptable only with proper documentation and client concurrence.

4. **Strict Online Compliance:** The entire process is conducted on the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPPP). Bidders must have a Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) and strictly adhere to the two-envelope online submission process. Any tampering with the downloaded BOQ file will lead to immediate rejection.

5. **Policy Applicability:** “Make in India” and purchase preference for Central PSUs are applicable. MSEs registered with DIC/NSIC can claim exemptions on tender fee and EMD, but these concessions are primarily for goods/services and not typically extended to construction works.

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### Detailed Technical Summary

This document is a standard Invitation for Bids (IFB) from AAI, outlining the process for a three-year maintenance contract.

#### 1. Tender Process and Schedule (Critical Data Sheet)
– **Type:** Online Item Rate E-Tender, submitted via the CPP portal ([https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app](https://etenders.gov.in/eprocure/app)).
– **Process:** Two-envelope system (Technical/Pre-qualification and Financial Bid).
– **Key Dates:**
– Bid Submission End: **March 3, 2026, up to 15:00 hrs**
– Technical Bid (Envelope-I) Opening: **March 4, 2026, at 15:30 hrs**
– Financial Bid (Envelope-II) Opening: **March 10, 2026, at 15:00 hrs**

#### 2. Bid Submission Requirements (Envelope-I & II)

– **Envelope-I (Technical Bid & Pre-qualification):** This envelope contains all necessary compliance and eligibility documents, including:
– Proof of online payment for Tender Fee (₹1180 incl. GST) and EMD (₹2,02,090).
– **Unconditional Acceptance** of all tender terms on company letterhead.
– PAN, GST, and EPF registration details.
– **Undertakings:** Regarding blacklisting/debarment (Appendix-A), minimum wages (Appendix-B), and deployment of tools/plant (Appendix-E).
– **Qualifying Requirements:** Detailed in Section 2B below.
– **Mandatory UDIN:** All CA-certified documents (Balance Sheet, Turnover, Net Worth) must have a Unique Document Identification Number (UDIN).

– **Envelope-II (Financial Bid):**
– Bidders must download the provided BOQ file, fill only the blue-colored (unprotected) cells with their quotes, and re-upload it without changing the filename. Modifying the file will lead to rejection.

#### 3. Qualifying Requirements (Pre-qualification)

– **Technical Experience (Similar Works):** The bidder must have successfully completed works of a similar nature (AMC/AICMC of Solar plants) in the last seven years. The value of past works is calculated at a simple rate of 7% per annum to bring it to current costing levels.
– **Option 1:** Three works, each of at least **₹8.98 Lakh** (excluding GST).
– **Option 2:** Two works, each of at least **₹11.23 Lakh** (excluding GST).
– **Option 3:** One work of at least **₹17.96 Lakh** (excluding GST).
– **Important:** Completion certificates from clients are mandatory. CRAC (GeM) certificates are not accepted. For ongoing AMC contracts, a completed one-year period can be considered on a pro-rata basis.

– **Financial Eligibility:**
– **Average Annual Turnover:** Minimum of **₹6.74 Lakhs** (based on the last three financial years, ending FY 2024-25). Bidders showing continuous losses over the last three years will be summarily rejected.
– **Net Worth:** Minimum of **₹3.37 Lakhs** as of FY 2024-25, certified by a Chartered Accountant.

– **Other Mandatory Requirements:**
– **Valid Electrical Contractor’s License.**
– The bidder must not be debarred/blacklisted by any AAI department.
– For non-government/PSU clients, TDS certificates must be submitted along with a CA certificate to verify the work experience.
– Compliance with the restriction on bidders from land-border sharing countries (Annexure-LBS) per GFRs, 2017.

#### 4. General Conditions and Policies
– **JV/Consortium:** Not permitted.
– **Start-up Concession:** For repair works up to ₹30 Lakhs, experience requirements may be relaxed, but such contractors cannot hold more than two contracts at a time.
– **EMD Refund:** Refunded to unsuccessful bidders within a week of financial bid opening. The successful bidder’s EMD is returned upon submission of a Security Deposit/Performance Bank Guarantee.
– **Penalty for False Information:** Submitting forged or false documents will lead to forfeiture of EMD and potential debarment from AAI for up to two years.

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