NTPC Limited

(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

CORPORATE CONTRACTS, NOIDA

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

FOR

ELECTROSTATIC PRECIPITATOR PACKAGE

FOR

TANDA THERMAL POWER PROJECT, STAGE-II (2 x 660 MW)

AT

VIDYUT NAGAR, DISTRICT Ambedkar Nagar, STATE OF UTTAR PARDESH, INDIA

(International Competitive Bidding)

IFB No.: 40030217                                                                           Date: 26.11.2014

Bidding Document No.:  CS-9562-104-2

1.0       NTPC invites Online Bids on Two Stage Bidding Basis (Stage-I: Techno-Commercial Bid & Stage-II: Price Bid) from eligible bidders for Electrostatic Precipitator Package for Tanda Thermal Power Project, Stage-II (2x660 MW) situated at Vidyut Nagar in District Ambedkar Nagar in State of Uttar Pardesh, as per scope of work mentioned hereinafter.

2.0       BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK

The brief scope of work includes Design, Engineering, Manufacture, Shop Testing at works/ Type Testing, Supply, Handling & Storage at Site, complete Installation, Testing & Commissioning, putting into satisfactory operation, successful ‘Completion of Facilities’ and Performance and Guarantee Testing of Electrostatic Precipitator Package for Tanda TPP, Stage-II (2X660 MW) including supply of mandatory spares as specified in the bidding document no CS-9562-104-2.

3.0       NTPC intends to finance the subject package through External Commercial Borrowings/Own resources.

4.0       Detailed specification, scope of work and terms & conditions are given in the bidding documents, which are available for examination and sale at the address given below and as per the following schedule:

5.0       All bids must be accompanied by Bid Security for an amount of  3,36,51,000/- (Indian Rupees Three Crore Thirty Six Lac Fifty One Thousand only) or USD 541,800 (US Dollars Five Hundred Forty One Thousand Eight Hundred only). ANY BID NOT ACCOMPANIED BY AN ACCEPTABLE BID SECURITY IN A SEPARATE SEALED ENVELOPE SHALL BE REJECTED BY THE EMPLOYER AS BEING NON-RESPONSIVE AND RETURNED TO THE BIDDER WITHOUT BEING OPENED.

6.0       BENEFITS / EXEMPTIONS TO SUPPLIES FOR MEGA POWER PROJECTS

Tanda Thermal Power Project, Stage-II (2x660 MW) has been declared a Mega Power Project by Ministry of Power (Govt. of India). Accordingly, supplies of goods for this package shall be eligible for the benefits / exemptions as per provisions of relevant policy & Notifications of Govt. of India.

7.0       Qualification Requirements for Bidders

In addition to the requirements stipulated in section Instructions to Bidder (ITB), the Bidder should also meet the qualifying requirements of any one of the qualifying routes stipulated under clause 1.1.0 or 1.2.0 or 1.3.0 and the requirements stipulated under clauses 2.1.0 and 2.2.0 (if applicable).

      1.0.0       TECHNICAL CRITERIA

1.1.0          Route 1: Qualified ESP Manufacturer (QESPM)

The Bidder should have designed, manufactured/got manufactured, erected/supervised erection and commissioned/supervised commissioning of rigid discharge framework Electrostatic Precipitators (of the type offered), having a design collection efficiency of not less than 99%, operating in conjunction with pulverized coal fired steam generating units, rated for a minimum of 500MW unit size or minimum 1500 T/hr steaming capacity, which should have been in successful operation in at least one installation for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening.

1.2.0             Route 2: ESP Manufacturer in collaboration with QESPM

1.2.1          The Bidder should have designed, manufactured/got manufactured, erected/supervised erection and commissioned/supervised commissioning of rigid discharge framework Electrostatic Precipitators (of the type offered), having a design collection efficiency of not less than 99%, operating in conjunction with pulverized coal fired steam generating units, in at least one installation rated for a minimum of 200 MW unit size or minimum 600T/hr steaming capacity, which should have been in successful operation for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening.

1.2.2          The Bidder who fulfills the requirements at clause 1.2.1 above, should also have an on-going Collaboration Agreement/ Technology Licensing Agreement as on the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening with such a manufacturer of ESPs, who meets the requirements of clause 1.1.0 above.

1.2.3          The Bidder should furnish a Deed of Joint Undertaking (DJU) executed by the Bidder and Electrostatic Precipitator manufacturer as per the format enclosed in the bidding documents, in which the Electrostatic Precipitator manufacturer and the Bidder are jointly and severally liable to the Employer to perform all the contractual obligations including the technical guarantees for complete Electrostatic Precipitator package. The DJU should be submitted along with the Techno-Commercial bid, failing which the Bidder shall be disqualified and its bid shall be rejected.

1.2.4          In case of award, the Electrostatic Precipitator manufacturer shall be required to furnish an on demand bank guarantee as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents for a value equal to 5% (five percent) of the contract price of ESP package in addition to the contract performance security to be furnished by the Bidder.

1.3.0          Route 3: EPC Company in collaboration with QESPM

1.3.1          The Bidder should be an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) organization executing contracts for setting up of coal fired power plants and should have experience of supplying at least one (1) no. coal fired power plant of 200 MW capacity or above comprising of Electrostatic Precipitators, which should have been in successful operation for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening.

Alternatively

1.3.2          The Bidder should be an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) organization and should have executed, in the last 10 years, large industrial projects on EPC basis (with or without civil works) in the area of power, steel, oil & gas, petro-chemical, fertilizer and / or any other process industry with the total value of such projects being ? 5,000 Million or higher. At least one of such projects should have a contract value of ? 2,000 Million or higher. These projects should have been in successful operation for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening.

1.3.3          The Bidder who fulfills the requirements as per clause 1.3.1 or 1.3.2 above should associate/collaborate with an Electrostatic Precipitator manufacturer who meets the requirements of clause 1.1.0 above. The Bidder shall either source the Electrostatic Precipitator from such manufacturer or manufacture the Electrostatic Precipitator as per the design and manufacturing drawings of such manufacturer under an on-going Collaboration Agreement/ Technology Licensing Agreement. The Bidder should along with the Techno-Commercial bid furnish a Deed of Joint Undertaking (DJU) jointly executed by the Bidder and the Electrostatic Precipitator manufacturer for the successful performance of Electrostatic Precipitator, as per the format enclosed in the bidding documents in which the Electrostatic Precipitator manufacturer and the Bidder are jointly and severally liable to the Employer to perform all the contractual obligations including the technical guarantees for the complete Electrostatic Precipitator. The Deed of Joint Undertaking (DJU) should be submitted along with the Techno-Commercial bid, failing which the Bidder shall be disqualified and its bid shall be rejected. In case of award, the Electrostatic Precipitator manufacturer shall be required to furnish an on demand bank guarantee as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents for a value equal to 5% (five percent) of the total contract price of the Electrostatic Precipitator package in addition to the contract performance security to be furnished by the Bidder.

NOTES FOR TECHNICAL CRITERIA

Notes to clause 1.1.0, 1.2.0 & 1.3.0

(1)          “Qualified Electrostatic Precipitator Manufacturer” (QESPM) means a manufacturer meeting requirements stipulated at clause 1.1.0.

(2)          The Bidder shall also be considered qualified, in case the award for executing the reference works (Electrostatic Precipitator set) has been received by the Bidder either directly from the owner of plant or from an intermediary organization who has been engaged by the owner. A certificate from such owner of plant or the intermediary organization shall be required to be furnished by the bidder along with its Techno-Commercial bid in support of the Bidder’s claim of meeting the qualification requirement as per 1.1.0 or 1.2.0 or 1.3.0 above, whichever is applicable. However, certificate for the successful operation of the ESP as specified at clause 1.1.0 or 1.2.0 or 1.3.0 above, whichever is applicable, shall necessarily be issued by the owner of the plant.

(3)          Wherever the term 'coal fired' is appearing above, "Coal" shall be deemed to also include bituminous coal/brown coal/lignite.

Notes to Clause 1.2.0 & 1.3.0

(1)        Holding Company as a Qualified Electrostatic Precipitator Manufacturer (QESPM)

(i)         A Holding  Company,  singularly or collectively along with its Subsidiaries (held either directly or indirectly), meeting the requirements of clause 1.1.0 above shall also be considered as QESPM.

(ii)        In such a case, the Holding Company and all such subsidiaries lending strength / experience to the Holding Company shall necessarily be part of the DJU being submitted by the Bidder for successful performance of the contract as per format enclosed with the bidding documents, failing which the bidder shall be disqualified and its bid shall be rejected. However, the Bidder shall submit a board resolution of the Holding Company stating that in case of any likely change of management control of any of these subsidiaries, the Holding Company shall arrange for signing of DJU by all such subsidiaries lending strength / experience to the Holding Company for fulfillment of requirement of clause 1.1.0, above before the change in management control actually occurs.

2.0.0       FINANCIAL CRITERIA

2.1.0       Financial Criteria for the Bidder

2.1.1          The average annual turnover of the Bidder, in the preceding three (3) financial years as on the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening, should not be less than ? 513 Million (Indian Rupees Five Hundred Thirteen Million only) or in equivalent foreign currency.

2.1.2          The Net Worth of the Bidder as on the last day of the preceding financial year should not be less than 25% of its paid-up share capital.

2.1.3          In case the Bidder is not able to furnish its audited financial statements on stand alone entity basis, the un-audited unconsolidated financial statements of the Bidder can be considered acceptable provided the Bidder further furnishes the following documents for substantiation of its qualification:

(i)        Copies of the un-audited unconsolidated financial statements of the Bidder along with copies of the audited consolidated financial statements of its Holding Company.

(ii)       A Certificate from the CEO/CFO of the Holding Company, as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents, stating that the unaudited unconsolidated financial statements form part of the consolidated financial statements of the Holding Company.

                           In case where audited results for the last preceding financial year are not available, certification of financial statements from a practicing Chartered Accountant shall also be considered acceptable.

2.1.4          In case the Bidder does not satisfy the financial criteria, stipulated at clause 2.1.1 and/or clause 2.1.2 above on its own, its Holding Company would be required to meet the stipulated turnover requirements at clause 2.1.1 above, provided that the net worth of such Holding Company as on the last day of the preceding financial year is at least equal to or more than the paid-up share capital of the Holding Company. In such an event, the Bidder would be required to furnish along with its Techno-Commercial bid, a Letter of Undertaking from its Holding Company, supported by Board Resolution of the Holding Company, as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents, pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support for the execution of the Contract by the Bidder in case of award.

2.1.5          The unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits with cash and bank balances including fixed deposits of the Bidder as on a date not earlier than 15 days prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening, duly certified by its Bankers should not be less than ? 601 Million (Indian Rupees Six Hundred One Million only) or in equivalent foreign currency. In case certificates from more than one bank are submitted, the certified unutilized limits shall be of the same date from all such banks.

2.1.6          Where another Company of the group acting as the Treasury Centre is responsible for Treasury Management of the Bidder having combined credit/ guarantee limit for the whole group, the Bidder would be required to provide a Banker’s certificate regarding the unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits together with cash and bank balances including fixed deposits available to such Treasury Centre. Further, Treasury Centre should certify that out of the aforesaid limits certified by its bankers, the Bidder shall have access to the line of credit of a level not less than the specified amount at clause 2.1.5 above. In proof of this, the Bidder would be required to furnish along with its Techno-Commercial bid, a Letter of Undertaking from the Treasury Centre, supported by a Resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Holding Company, as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents, pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support for the execution of the Contract by the Bidder in case of award.

2.1.7          In case the Bidder’s unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits stipulated at clause 2.1.5 above is not sufficient, a comfort letter from one of the bankers specified in the bidding documents unequivocally stating that in case the Bidder is awarded the contract, the Bank would enhance the line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits to a level not less than the specified amounts at clause 2.1.5 above to the Bidder or to the Treasury Centre, as the case may be, shall be acceptable.

2.2.0       Financial Criteria for the Collaborator/Associate

2.2.1          For Bidder seeking qualification through clause 1.2.0 or 1.3.0 above, the average annual turnover of its Collaborator/Associate, in the preceding three (3) financial years as on the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening, should not be less than ? 513 Million (Indian Rupees Five Hundred Thirteen Million only) or in equivalent foreign currency.

2.2.2          The Net Worth of the Collaborator/Associate, as on the last day of the preceding financial year should not be less than 25% of its paid-up share capital.

2.2.3          In case the Collaborator/Associate is not able to furnish its audited financial statements on stand alone entity basis, the unaudited unconsolidated financial statements of the Collaborator/Associate can be considered acceptable provided the Collaborator/Associate further furnishes the following documents for substantiation of its qualification:

(a)      Copies of the unaudited unconsolidated financial statements of the Collaborator/ Associate along with copies of the audited consolidated financial statements of the Holding Company of Collaborator/ Associate.

(b)      A Certificate from the CEO/CFO of the Holding Company, as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents, stating that the unaudited unconsolidated financial statements form part of the consolidated financial statement of the Holding Company of Collaborator/Associate.

In cases where audited results for the preceding financial year are not available, certification of financial statements from a practicing Chartered Accountant shall also be considered acceptable.

2.2.4      In case the Collaborator/Associate does not satisfy the financial criteria, stipulated at clauses 2.2.1 and / or 2.2.2 above on its own, its Holding Company would be required to meet the stipulated turnover requirements at clause 2.2.1 above, provided that the net worth of such Holding Company as on the last day of the preceding financial year is at least equal to or more than the paid-up share capital of the Holding Company. In such an event, the Collaborator/Associate would be required to furnish along with the Bidder’s Techno-Commercial bid, a Letter of Undertaking from the Holding Company, supported by Board Resolution of the Holding Company, as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents, pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support to the Collaborator/Associate to honour the terms and conditions of the Deed of Joint Undertaking in case of award of the contract to the Bidder with whom Collaborator/Associate is associated.

2.2.5      For Bidder seeking qualification through clause 1.2.0 or 1.3.0 above, the unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits with cash and bank balances including fixed deposits of its Collaborator/Associate as on a date not earlier than 15 days prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening duly certified by Collaborator/Associate’s Bankers should not be less than ? 601 Million (Indian Rupees Six Hundred One Million only) or in equivalent foreign currency.

In case certificates from more than one bank are submitted, the certified unutilized limits shall be of the same date from all such banks.

2.2.6      Where another Company of the group acting as the Treasury Centre is responsible for Treasury Management of the Collaborator/Associate having combined credit/guarantee limit for the whole group, the Collaborator/ Associate would be required to provide a Banker’s certificate regarding the unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits together with cash and bank balances including fixed deposits available to such Treasury Centre. Further, Treasury Centre should certify that out of the aforesaid limits certified by the bankers, the Collaborator/Associate shall have access to the line of credit of a level not less than the amount specified at clause 2.2.5 above. In proof of this, the Bidder would be required to furnish along with its Techno-Commercial bid, a Letter of Undertaking from the Treasury Centre, supported by a Resolution passed by the Board of Directors of the Collaborator/Associate's Holding Company, as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents, pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support to the Collaborator/Associate to honour the terms and conditions of the Deed of Joint Undertaking, in case of award of the contract to the Bidder with whom Collaborator/Associate is associated.

2.2.7      In case the Collaborator/Associate’s unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits specified at Cl. 2.2.5 above is not sufficient, a comfort letter from one of the bankers specified in the bidding documents unequivocally stating that in case of award of the contract to the Bidder with whom Collaborator/Associate is associated, the Bank would enhance line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits to a level not less than the specified amounts at clause 2.2.5 above to the Collaborator/Associate or to the Treasury Centre as the case may be, shall be acceptable.

NOTES FOR FINANCIAL CRITERIA

Notes for Clause 2.0.0

1.0       Net Worth means the sum total of the paid up share capital and free reserves. Free reserves means all reserves credited out of the profits and share premium account but does not include reserves credited out of the revaluation of assets, write back of depreciation provisions and amalgamation. Further, any debit balance of Profit and Loss account and miscellaneous expenses to the extent not adjusted or written off, if any, shall be reduced from reserves & surplus.

2.0       Other income shall not be considered for arriving at annual turnover.

3.0       For unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits and Turnover indicated in foreign currency, the exchange rate as on seven (7) days prior to the date of Techno-Commercial bid opening shall be used.

8.0       NTPC reserves the right to reject any or all bids or cancel/withdraw the Invitation for Bids without assigning any reason whatsoever and in such case no bidder / intending bidder shall have any claim arising out of such action.

9.0       Prospective Bidders from U.P. State are compulsorily required to provide TIN number at the time of purchase of bidding documents from office of NTPC.

10.0     A complete set of Bidding Documents may be downloaded by any interested Bidder on payment (non-refundable) of the cost of the documents as mentioned above in the form of a crossed account Payee demand draft in favour of NTPC Ltd., Payable at New Delhi or directly through the payment gateway at our SRM Site (https://etender.ntpclakshya.co.in). For logging on to the SRM Site, the bidder would require vendor code and SRM user id and password which can be obtained by submitting a questionnaire available at our SRM site as well as at NTPC tender site (www.ntpctender.com). First time users not allotted any vendor code are required to approach NTPC at least three working days prior to Document Sale Close date along with duly filled in questionnaire for issue of vendor code and SRM user id/password.

Note: No hard copy of Bidding Documents shall be issued.

 11.0    Issuance of bid documents to any Bidder shall not construe that such bidder is considered to be qualified. Bids shall be submitted online and opened at the address given below in the presence of Bidder’s representatives who choose to attend the bid opening. Bidder shall furnish Bid Security, Integrity Pact and Power of Attorney and Deed of Joint Undertaking (if applicable) to be executed  by the bidder alongwith associated / collaborator separately offline as detailed in Bidding Documents by the stipulated bid submission closing date and time at the address given below.

 12.0    Address for communication:

            Manager (CS-II) / AGM (CS-II)

            NTPC Limited,

            6th Floor, Engineering Office Complex,

            A-8A, Sector-24, NOIDA,

            Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, (UP), INDIA 

            Pin – 201301.

            Fax No.: 0091-120 – 2410359/2410011

            Tel. No.: 0091-120- 4948678/4946663/2410583  

            e-mail: dinkarsingh@ntpc.co.in / jsbhal@ntpc.co.in

Websites: https://etender.ntpclakshya.co.in or www.ntpctender.com or www.ntpc.co.in