NTPC issue Tender for Development of area for works of BESS PLANT near Switchyard of NTPC Barh – EQ

Summary:

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### Context and Background

This document is a formal bidding document issued by NTPC Limited, one of India’s largest power generation utilities, for the development of area works associated with a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) plant. The BESS plant is to be located near the switchyard of the existing NTPC Barh Super Thermal Power Project. This initiative aligns with NTPC’s strategic focus on integrating energy storage solutions to enhance grid stability, support renewable energy integration, and modernize its power generation infrastructure.

The bidding is conducted through the Government e-Procurement portal (GePNIC) under a single-stage, two-envelope system, where Techno-Commercial bids and Price bids are submitted separately.

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### Key Points

#### 1. Bidding Process and Platform
– **Online Bidding:** Bids must be submitted online through the NTPC e-procurement portal at **https://eprocurentpc.nic.in/**.
– **Bidding System:** Single Stage Two Envelope basis:
– **Envelope 1:** Techno-Commercial Bid
– **Envelope 2:** Price Bid
– **Digital Signature:** Use of **Class-3 Digital Signature Certificate (DSC)** is mandatory for participation.
– **No Hard Copies:** No physical copies of bidding documents will be issued; all transactions are online.

#### 2. Scope of Work
– Development of area for works of **Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Plant** near the switchyard of NTPC Barh STPP.
– Detailed scope is specified in the Technical Specifications, Terms & Conditions, and Drawings (Section VI of the bidding document).

#### 3. Financing
– NTPC intends to finance the package through a **mix of debt and equity**, as per its internal funding model.

#### 4. Bidding Schedule and Key Details
| Particulars | Details |
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| Bidding Document No. | 9900322222 |
| Location of Work | NTPC Barh STPP, Bihar |
| Cost of Bidding Document | NIL |
| Bid Security (EMD) | **₹ 2,00,000** (Rupees Two Lakhs Only) |
| Pre-Bid Conference | Not Applicable |
| Queries Deadline | As per GePNIC NIT (no queries entertained beyond this date) |
| Bid Submission & Opening | As per dates published on GePNIC portal |

– **Important:** No queries from bidders will be entertained after the specified deadline.

#### 5. Bid Security (EMD) Requirements
– Bids without acceptable bid security shall be **summarily rejected** as non-responsive.
– EMD can be submitted as:
– **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD)** in the form of **e-Bank Guarantee (e-BG)** or **Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT)**.
– Proof of payment or e-BG must be submitted either in a separate sealed envelope or uploaded on the e-tendering portal.

#### 6. Eligibility and Enlistment Criteria
– **Qualifying Requirements (QR):** Not separately applicable.
– **Eligibility:** This tender is floated on **deemed OT (Open Tender) basis** under **Miscellaneous Civil Works enlistment (Civil – 01)**.
– **Enlisted Vendors:** Only vendors who are already **shortlisted, enlisted, and approved by NTPC** under this category are eligible to participate.
– **Banning/Suspension:** Bidders under any banning, suspension, or withholding by NTPC shall be rejected during Techno-Commercial Evaluation.

#### 7. Make in India / Local Supplier Requirement
– Only **Class-1 local suppliers** (as defined under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, and its subsequent amendments) are eligible to participate.
– Bidders must familiarize themselves with the relevant provisions before submission.

#### 8. Land Border Restrictions (Security-Related Provisions)
– Bidders from countries sharing a land border with India must be **registered with the Competent Authority** as specified in the bidding documents.
– Any bidder (including Indian bidders) having a **Transfer of Technology (ToT) arrangement** with an entity from such a country must also be registered with the Competent Authority.
– **Exemptions:** These restrictions do not apply to bidders from countries to which the Government of India has extended lines of credit or where it is engaged in development projects.

#### 9. NTPC’s Reserved Rights
NTPC reserves the following rights:
– To assess the capabilities and capacity of bidders, their collaborators, associates, subsidiaries, or group companies, if circumstances warrant.
– To impose **additional performance security** at its discretion to safeguard contract execution.
– To **reject any or all bids** or **cancel/withdraw the NIT** without assigning any reason, and without any claim from bidders.

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