NITPY issue Tender for SITC Solar PV power plant. SH Co Car Parking shed – EQ

Summary:

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# 📑 Project Scope

* **Work Title:** Construction of car parking shed **cum supply, installation, testing & commissioning of a 96 kWp Solar Photovoltaic Power Plant**.
* **Location:** NIT Puducherry campus, Karaikal.
* **Contract Value:** ₹88,40,525 (₹88.4 lakh approx.).
* **Contract Period:** 60 days.

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# 📅 Timeline

* **Tender Issue Date:** 10.09.2025.
* **Bid Submission Start:** 11.09.2025 (10:30 AM).
* **Bid Submission End:** 03.10.2025 (03:30 PM).
* **Technical Bid Opening:** 06.10.2025 (03:30 PM).
* **Financial Bid Opening:** Announced post technical evaluation.

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# 💰 Financials

* **EMD (Earnest Money Deposit):** ₹2,21,000 (via SBI Collect).
* **Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG):** 5% of contract value; released after 1 year defect liability period.
* **NSIC/MSME Exemption:** Allowed for EMD on submission of certificate.
* **Bid Validity:** 90 days.

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# ⚖️ Eligibility Criteria

* **Turnover:** Minimum ₹200 crores (with supporting P&L statements).
* **Experience:**

* Must have executed **similar solar/car parking shed works for Govt-funded organizations**.
* Any of the following PQC routes in last 5 years:

* 1 work ≥ 80% of project cost (~₹70 lakh), OR
* 2 works ≥ 60% each (~₹53 lakh), OR
* 3 works ≥ 40% each (~₹35 lakh).
* **Technical Requirements:**

* Solar panels must carry **30-year warranty** (≥90% at 10 years, ≥80% at 25 years).
* Must submit make & model specifications.
* Mandatory **site visit form** signed by NITPY official.
* **Other Compliance:** GST, PAN, PF, ESI, ITRs for 3 years.

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# 🔧 Technical Specifications

* **Solar PV Plant:** 96 kWp, grid-connected, MNRE-compliant.
* **Modules:** 330 Wp+, conversion efficiency ≥16.5%, Indian-made.
* **PCU (Inverter):** Efficiency ≥97%, THD <3%, grid-synchronized.
* **Protections:** Lightning, surge, earthing.
* **Monitoring:** Data monitoring system included.
* **BoQ Includes:** Pre-engineered car shed structure, modules, PCU, cables, junction boxes, and civil foundations.

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# 📋 Key Conditions

* Contract governed by **CPWD General Conditions of Contract**.
* **Completion strictly within 60 days**; liquidated damages @1% per week (max 10%).
* No mobilization advance; payment only via NEFT/RTGS on certification.
* Arbitration: Registrar, NIT Trichy (or nominee).
* Force majeure clause included.

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# 🔑 Implications

* Small–midscale **institutional rooftop + civil EPC** project (₹88 lakh).
* Extremely **tight completion window (2 months)** compared to MES or NCRTC tenders.
* High financial qualification (₹200 cr turnover) makes it restrictive → likely aimed at larger EPC players.
* Strong emphasis on **quality, warranty, and statutory compliance**.
* Strategic value: academic institution tender, but conditions mimic CPWD/MES works.

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