NVVN issue Tender for Development Of 1.2 MW Rooftop Solar Projects at Various Locations of Beml – EQ
Summary:
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**1. Project Overview:**
* **Title:** Development of 1250 KW Rooftop Solar Projects at Various Locations of BEML.
* **Client:** NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited (NVVN), a subsidiary of NTPC Ltd.
* **Project Type:** Design, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation & maintenance (O&M) of distributed rooftop solar plants across multiple BEML premises in India.
* **Financing:** To be funded through NVVN’s own sources, External Commercial Borrowings (ECB), or Domestic Commercial Borrowings (DCB).
**2. Key Contract & Bidding Structure:**
* **Bid Process:** **Single Stage, Two Envelope** process conducted via **e-tendering**.
* **Envelope-I (Techno-Commercial Bid):** Evaluated first for technical and commercial compliance.
* **Envelope-II (Price Bid):** Opened only for bidders who are technically qualified.
* **Platform:** Government e-Procurement Portal of NIC (GePNIC): `https://eprocurentpc.nic.in/`.
* **Bid Security (EMD):** **INR 10,00,000** (Ten Lakh Rupees).
* **Form:** As stipulated in the full bidding document. Can be submitted via Electronic Fund Transfer (EFT) to specified ICICI Bank account, with proof of payment uploaded.
* **Critical Condition:** Bids without acceptable Bid Security will be **rejected as non-responsive** and will not be opened.
* **Cost of Bidding Document:** Nil (free to download).
**3. Eligibility & Key Compliance Requirements:**
* **Local Supplier Preference:** Only **Class-I and Class-II local suppliers** as defined under the ‘Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order’ are eligible.
* **Restriction on Bordering Countries:** Bidders from countries sharing a land border with India are eligible **only if registered with the Competent Authority** (details in full document). This also applies to Indian bidders with specified Technology Transfer (ToT) arrangements with entities from such countries.
* **Digital Signature Certificate (DSC):** A **Class-3 DSC** is **mandatory** for all e-tendering activities (enrollment, bid submission).
* **Site Visit:** Bidders are strongly advised to visit the sites (locations in Annexure A1) to assess roof conditions, water/electricity access, security, and determine optimal plant capacity. **No additional claims** will be entertained based on site conditions post-bid submission.
**4. Bid Submission & Evaluation Process:**
* **Schedule:** All key dates (document sale, query submission, bid start/end, bid opening) are **as per the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT)** published on the GePNIC portal. Bidders must monitor the portal for updates.
* **Query Deadline:** **No queries will be entertained** after the deadline specified on the portal.
* **Document Transfer:** Transfer of bidding documents between bidders is not permitted.
* **Employer’s Rights:** NVVN reserves the right to:
* Reject any or all bids.
* Cancel or withdraw the tender without assigning any reason.
* No bidder shall have any claim arising from such actions.
**5. Critical Conditions & Risk Factors for Bidders:**
* **Two-Stage Evaluation:** Technical qualification is a prerequisite for price bid consideration.
* **Stringent Bid Security Rule:** The high-value EMD must be submitted correctly and on time; failure is an immediate disqualifier.
* **”Make in India” Compliance:** Bidders must self-certify and comply with local classification requirements.
* **Geopolitical Compliance:** Bidders affected by the land-border country rule must ensure prior registration is in place.
* **Site Responsibility:** The bidder bears full responsibility for site assessment. Claims regarding unforeseen site conditions will not be accepted.
* **Technology & O&M:** The scope includes detailed engineering and a long-term O&M commitment (duration specified in Annexure A).
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