In order to ensure transparency, equity and competitiveness in its procurement, NTPC has adopted Integrity Pact in its tenders. The Integrity Pact (IP) envisages an agreement between the prospective Vendors / Bidders/Contractors and the Employer, committing that the persons / officials of both the parties shall not resort to any corrupt practices during the tendering process and contract execution.
The details regarding the applicability, submission and signing of the Integrity Pact are specified in the Bidding/Tender documents for respective packages.
The Independent External Monitors (IEMs) would be monitoring the bidding process and execution of contract and shall be responsible for overseeing the implementation of Integrity Pact Program to prevent corruption, bribery or any other unethical practices. The following have been appointed as Independent External Monitor(s) (IEMs) to oversee implementation and effectiveness of the Integrity Pact Program:
| Sr. No. | Details of IEM |
|---|---|
1. |
Dr. K. Saleem Ali, IPS (Retd.) |
2. |
Shri P.R. Ravikumar, IRS (Retd.) |
3. |
Shri Raj Kumar Singh IRS (Retd.) |
The sample format of the Integrity Pact for reference is as follows:
However, the Bidder shall be required to submit the Integrity Pact as per the format specified in the bidding documents of respective packages.
The Bidder(s), in case of any dispute(s) / complaint(s) pertaining to any package may raise the issue either with the designated 'Nodal Officer' in NTPC or directly with the IEMs at following address:
The IEMs' Secretariat,
Contracts Services, 6th Floor, EOC,
NTPC Limited, A-8A, Sector-24,
Noida-201301 (UP)
The nodal officer for coordination with IEMs in NTPC shall be as under:
| If the issue pertains to Corporate Contract Services | : | GM (CS) / AGM (CS) heading the concerned group |
| If the issue pertains to Regional Office | : | Head of Contracts & Materials Department |
| If the issue pertains to other departments | : | Head of concerned department |
| If the issue pertains to Project / Station | : | Head of Project |