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**

* **Tendering Authority:** Military Engineer Services (MES), Ministry of Defence
* **Project Name:** Provision of Solar Power Plant at **Sevoke Military Station**, West Bengal
* **Executing Agency:** GE Sevoke Road
* **Tender Issuing Authority:** Chief Engineer, Siliguri Zone
* **Estimated Project Cost:** **₹4.90 Crore**
* **Project Duration:** **12 months**

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### **Contract & Commercial Structure**

* **Contract Type:** Measurement Contract
* **Governing Conditions:** GCC (IAFW-2249) with Schedule ‘A’ BOQ
* **Pricing Method:** Item-wise rates to be quoted against Schedule ‘A’
* **Tender Fee:** ₹3,000 (DD/Banker’s Cheque)

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### **Bid Submission Framework**

* **Mode:** E-Tendering
* **Portals:**

* [www.defproc.gov.in](http://www.defproc.gov.in)
* [www.mes.gov.in](http://www.mes.gov.in)
* **Bid Structure:**

* Cover-1: Technical & Eligibility
* Cover-2: Financial Bid
* **Critical Dates:** As per portal notification

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### **Eligibility – Contractor Classification**

* **MES Enlisted Contractors:**

* Class ‘A’ and eligible lower classes as per MES policy
* Mandatory **MoU with solar firms** rated **1A–2C** (CRISIL / CARE / ICRA / FITCH / SMERA / Brickwork)
* Exemption if contractor itself holds required solar rating

* **Un-Enlisted Contractors:**

* Must meet **Class ‘A’ enlistment criteria**
* Financial, turnover, solvency and work experience as per **MES Manual on Contracts 2020**
* Mandatory solar rating or MoU with rated solar firm

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### **Mandatory Solar Experience (All Bidders)**

* Solar power plants executed for **Government / PSU** in last **7 years**
* Minimum experience criteria:

* **1 project ≥ 80%** of tender capacity
* OR **2 projects ≥ 50%** of tender capacity
* OR **3 projects ≥ 40%** of tender capacity

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### **Earnest Money & Performance Security**

* **EMD:** ₹5.65 lakh (Deposit at Call only; FDR not accepted)
* **Performance Security:**

* **5% of contract value**
* Acceptable forms: Bank Guarantee, FDR, Insurance Surety Bond, DD, Online Payment
* **Failure to submit PS:** Cancellation of award + forfeiture of EMD

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### **Bid Evaluation & Compliance Rules**

* Financial bids opened **only after technical validation**
* Physical EMD must reach MES office **within 7 days** of bid closing
* Deficiency correction window: **7 days**
* Non-submission or errors lead to **bid rejection and suspension**

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### **MoU & Bidding Restrictions**

* One solar firm ↔ one contractor only
* Solar firms **cannot bid both independently and under MoU**
* Violation leads to **automatic disqualification of all related bids**
* Sub-letting strictly prohibited (except family/employee POA as per MES rules)

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### **Integrity Pact – Zero Tolerance Framework**

* Mandatory signing of **Integrity Pact**
* Strict prohibition on:

* Bribery
* Collusion
* Undisclosed conflicts of interest
* Penalties include:

* Bid rejection
* EMD forfeiture
* Contract cancellation
* Blacklisting / debarment
* Independent External Monitors (IEMs) appointed by MoD for oversight

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### **Legal & Administrative Provisions**

* **Foreign firms not eligible**
* Indian firms with foreign directors subject to **security clearance**
* Jurisdiction limited to **court where tender is issued**
* EPF registration mandatory before work order

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### **Strategic & Business Implications**

* Opportunity for **defence-sector compliant solar EPCs**
* Strong emphasis on:

* Past execution capability
* Financial discipline
* Compliance and governance
* Low execution timeline (12 months) demands **ready supply chain and proven EPC capability**
* Suitable for **MES-experienced contractors with rated solar partnerships**

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