Summary:
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### **1. Background**
* **NTPC Limited**, a Government of India Enterprise, has issued a **Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)** for procurement of **550 Wp Solar PV Modules**.
* The tender is being conducted under **Domestic Competitive Bidding** through the **NTPC e-Procurement Portal (GePNIC)**.
### **2. Objective of the Tender**
* To procure **high-efficiency 550 Wp Solar PV modules** for NTPC’s requirements at **Rihand Super Thermal Power Station**.
* The procurement aligns with NTPC’s renewable energy deployment and domestic manufacturing promotion objectives.
### **3. Scope of Work**
* Supply of **550 Wp Solar PV Modules** as per technical specifications mentioned in the bid documents.
* Contract classification is **Goods (Supply)**.
### **4. Tender & Bidding Details**
* **NIT No.:** NTPC/RIHAND STPS/9900315913
* **Bidding Mode:** Online through GePNIC
* **Bidding Type:** Single Stage, Two Envelope system
* **Reverse Auction:** Not applicable
* **Currency:** INR
### **5. Commercial & Financial Terms**
* **Cost of Bidding Documents:** NIL
* **Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):** Not Applicable
* **Delivery Period:** 120 days from award
* **GPC Clause:** Applicable
### **6. MSME & Qualification Provisions**
* MSME benefits shall apply only for **Supply and Services contracts**, not for Works.
* In supply cases, **MSME benefits are applicable only to manufacturers**.
* **Qualifying Requirements (QR):** Not Applicable, reducing entry barriers for eligible suppliers.
### **7. Bid Submission & Clarifications**
* Bid document download, clarification window, submission dates, and opening dates are as per **GePNIC Bid No. 9900315913**.
* **No clarifications will be permitted after the clarification end date**.
* All queries and responses will be published exclusively on the **GePNIC portal**.
### **8. Bid Security Conditions**
* Bid security, if applicable, must be submitted **offline in a sealed envelope** by the stipulated deadline.
* Bids without acceptable bid security will be treated as **non-responsive**.
### **9. Contact & Coordination**
* **Package Coordinators (NTPC Rihand):**
* **Sh. S.P.S. Solanki**, AGM (C&M)
* **Ms. Urvi**, Sr. Manager (C&M)
* All official communication to be routed through NTPC’s designated coordinators.
### **10. Business Implications**
* The tender provides an opportunity for **domestic solar module manufacturers** to supply to a large PSU.
* NIL EMD and NIL document cost improve **participation attractiveness**.
* Timely delivery (120 days) is critical for contract performance and future NTPC engagements.
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