Summary:
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# đź“‘ Project Scope
* **Work:** Provision of **Rooftop Solar Plants (350 kW)** at **Samba Military Station** under GE Samba.
* **Estimated Cost:** â‚ą186.00 lakhs (as per market).
* **Completion Period:** **66 months** split in 3 phases:
* **Phase I:** EPC works (BOQ items 1–20) → 3 months.
* **Phase II:** Outsourced O&M (during Defect Liability Period) → 24 months.
* **Phase III:** Outsourced O&M (including comprehensive maintenance) → 36 months.
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# đź’° Financials
* **Cost of Tender Documents:** ₹1,000 (DD/Banker’s Cheque, in favour of GE Samba).
* **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):** â‚ą2,61,000 (Deposit at Call Receipt in favour of GE Samba; FDR not accepted).
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# đź“… Timelines
* **Bid Submission Start, Last Date, Opening Date:** As per **critical dates on [defproc.gov.in](https://www.defproc.gov.in)** .
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# ⚖️ Eligibility Criteria
### For MES Enlisted Contractors
* Must be **Class “B” and above**.
* No adverse remarks in Workload Return.
* Either:
* Be a registered solar vendor on **PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana portal** with required installed capacity, OR
* Have an MoU with such a vendor.
### For Non-Enlisted Contractors
* Must meet **MES Class “B” enlistment criteria** (work experience with Govt/PSUs, turnover, solvency, working capital).
* No adverse remarks, not blacklisted/debarred.
* Must themselves (or via MoU) be registered on **PM Surya Ghar portal** with required installed capacity.
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# 🔧 Technical Pre-Qualification (PQC)
* Must have executed **rooftop solar plants** in Govt/PSUs in last 7 years:
* 1 work ≥ 280 kW, OR
* 2 works ≥ 175 kW, OR
* 3 works ≥ 140 kW.
* “Similar works” = Design, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of solar plants incl. electrical works.
* Completion certificates + performance reports mandatory.
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# đź‘Ą Key Authorities
* **Tender Issuing/Accepting Officer:** Chief Engineer, Pathankot Zone (contacts on p.7).
* **Executing Agency:** GE Samba.
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# đź“‹ Special Conditions
* **Joint Ventures (JV):** Allowed (max 2 parties). Lead ≥60%, partner ≥30%. Both must meet PQC jointly.
* **Foreign firms:** Not eligible. Indian firms with directors of foreign origin allowed, subject to **MHA clearance**.
* **Subletting:** Not allowed, except to close family/firm staff.
* **Compliance:** GST registration mandatory. Police verification for non-enlisted bidders.
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# 🔑 Implications
* This tender is **strategically tied** to PM Surya Ghar scheme → preference for registered vendors.
* **Long O&M period (5 years total)** adds recurring revenue potential.
* **Strict PQC** ensures only experienced rooftop solar contractors/vendors can qualify.
* JV option opens doors for smaller firms to partner with larger solar vendors.
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