NTPC LIMITED

(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

CORPORATE CONTRACTS, NOIDA

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

FOR

COAL FEEDING SYSTEM PACKAGE UNDER BALANCE WORK

OF MAIN PLANT PACKAGE PART-A (SG & AUX.)

FOR

BARH SUPER THERMAL POWER PROJECT, STAGE-I (3X660 MW)

AT BARH, DISTRICT PATNA, STATE OF BIHAR, INDIA

(International Competitive Bidding)

IFB No. :40036558 Date: 27.03.2015

Bidding Document No.: CS-9558-102L-2

1.0 NTPC Ltd. invites online bids on Single Stage Two Envelope bidding basis (Envelope-I: Techno-Commercial Bid & Envelope-II: Price Bid) from eligible bidders for Coal Feeding System Package under balance work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & AUX.) for Barh Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-I (3x660 MW) situated at Barh in Patna District, State of Bihar, India, as per the Scope of Work mentioned hereinafter.

2.0 BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK

“Design, engineering, manufacture, inspection and testing at supplier’s works, packing and transportation to site on FOR site basis, supervision of erection, supervision of commissioning of the complete Coal Feeding System Package under balance work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.) for Barh Super Thermal Power Project, Stage-I (3x660 MW) as per the specification & scope defined in the bidding documents.”

(Salient Technical features are also available on NTPC website hosting this IFB)

3.0 NTPC intends to finance the subject package through ECB/Own Resources.

4.0 Detailed specification, scope of work and terms & conditions are given in the bidding documents, which can be downloaded from NTPC e-tender website (mentioned at para 10.0 below) as per the following schedule:

Bid Document No. : CS-9558-102L-2

Issuance of IFB : 27.03.2015

Bid Document Online Sale Date : From 30.03.2015 to 17.04.2015

Last Date for receipt of : 20.04.2015

queries for clarification

from prospective Bidders

Bid comprising of Techno- : Up to 30.04.2015 by 1430 hrs (IST)

Commercial proposal and Price

Proposal Receipt Date & Time

Date & Time of opening of : 30.04.2015 at 1500 hrs (IST)

Techno-Commercial Bid

Date & Time of Opening of : To be notified separately after opening of

Price Bid Techno Commercial Bid

Cost of Bidding Document : Rs 22,500/- (Rupees Twenty Two Thousand Five Hundred only) per set for Indian Bidders and US $ 500 (US Dollar Five Hundred only) per set for Foreign Bidders.

5.0 Bid Security for an amount of Rs 15,188,000/- (Indian Rupees Fifteen Million One Hundred Eighty Eight Thousand only) or US Dollars 240,100 (US Dollars Two Hundred Forty Thousand One Hundred only) shall be submitted offline prior to date and time for online bid submission. IF ANY BIDDER DOES NOT SUBMIT ACCEPTABLE BID SECURITY IN A SEPARATE SEALED ENVELOPE PRIOR TO THE DATE AND TIME FOR ONLINE BID SUBMISSION, HIS BID SHALL BE REJECTED BY THE EMPLOYER AS BEING NON-RESPONSIVE AND SHALL NOT BE OPENED.

6.0 BENEFITS/EXEMPTIONS TO SUPPLIES FOR MEGA POWER PROJECTS

Barh STPP, Stage-I (3x660MW) has been declared a Mega Power Project by the Government of India. Accordingly, supplies of goods under this package shall be eligible for the benefits/exemption as per provisions of relevant notifications of the Govt. of India.

7.0 QUALIFYING REQUIREMENT

In addition to the requirements stipulated in Section ITB (Instructions to Bidder), the following shall also apply:

7.1.0 The Bidder should meet the qualifying requirements of any one of the qualifying routes stipulated under clause 7.1.1 or 7.1.2 or 7.1.3. In addition, the Bidder should also meet the requirements stipulated under clause 7.2.0 together with the requirements stipulated under section ITB.

7.1.1 The Bidder should have designed, engineered, manufactured/got manufactured, erected/ supervised erection and commissioned/supervised commissioning of at least one (1) number of pulverised coal fired steam generating unit of minimum 200MW unit size or having rated capacity of 600 tons of steam per hour or above, including its coal feeding system which should be in successful operation for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of Techno-commercial bid opening.

7.1.2 (a) The Bidder should be a firm incorporated for carrying out Renovation and Modernisation (R&M) work of thermal power plants and who should have executed / is executing Renovation / Retrofitting for a Pulverised coal fired steam generating unit rated for a minimum of 200 MW unit size or minimum 600 T/hr steaming capacity.

(b) The Bidder who fulfills the requirements as per clause 7.1.2 (a) above shall Associate/Collaborate with Steam Generator manufacturer who meets the requirements of 7.1.1 above on its own. The Bidder shall furnish a deed of joint undertaking (DJU) executed by it and Qualified Steam Generator manufacturer, in which executants of DJU shall be jointly and severally liable to the Employer for the successful performance of equipments/system under the package, as per the format enclosed with the bidding documents. The Deed of Joint Undertaking (DJU) shall be submitted alongwith bid, failing which the Bidder shall be disqualified and its bid shall be rejected.

In case of award, the Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer will be required to furnish an on demand bank guarantee for an amount of 1.5% of the total contract price of the Coal Feeding System Package in addition to the contract performance security to be furnished by the Bidder.

7.1.3 The Bidder should have designed, manufactured / got manufactured belt type Gravimetric Raw coal feeders with minimum size of 36 inch having capacity not less than 95 T/hr and which should be in successful operation in at least one (1) coal fired power plant for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of Techno-commercial bid opening. Further, Bidder shall offer and supply only the type of coal feeders for which it is qualified.

Note for clause 7.1.0

(1) “Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer” (QSGM) means a manufacturer meeting requirements stipulated at 7.1.1.

(2) Wherever the term ‘coal feeding system’ is appearing above, shall be deemed to include Coal feeders and Pulverised Fuel pipes.

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

7.2.0 Financial Criteria

7.2.1.0 Financial Criteria for the Bidder

7.2.1.1 The average annual turnover of the Bidder, in the preceding three (3) financial years as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening, shall not be less than INR 387 million (Rupees Three Hundred Eighty seven Million only) or in equivalent foreign currency.

7.2.1.2 The Net Worth of the Bidder as on the last day of the preceding financial year as on the date of techno commercial bid opening shall not be less than 25% of its paid-up share capital.

7.2.1.3 In case the Bidder is not able to furnish its audited financial statements on standalone entity basis, the unaudited 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 unaudited unconsolidated financial statements of the Bidder along with the 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 in the bid documents, stating that the unaudited unconsolidated financial statements form part of the Consolidated Annual Financial Statements of the company.

In cases where audited results for the last preceding financial year as on the date of techno commercial bid opening are not available, certification of financial statements from a practicing Chartered Accountant shall also be considered acceptable.

7.2.1.4 In case any “Bidder” does not satisfy the financial criteria, stipulated at clauses 7.2.1.1 and / or 7.2.1.2 above on its own, the Holding Company would be required to meet the stipulated turnover requirements at clause 7.2.1.1, 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 bid, a Letter of Undertaking from the Holding Company, supported by Board Resolution, as per the format enclosed in the bid documents, pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support for the execution of the Contract by the Bidder in case of award.

7.2.1.5 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 the Bankers shall not be less than INR 313 million (Rupees Three Hundred Thirteen 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.

7.2.1.6 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 shall certify that out of the aforesaid limits certified by the bankers’, the Bidder shall have access to the line of credit of a level not less than the specified amount at clause 7.2.1.5 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 in the bid documents, pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support for the execution of the Contract by the Bidder in case of award.

7.2.1.7 In case the Bidder’s unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits specified at clause 7.2.1.5 above is not sufficient, a comfort letter from one of the bankers specified in the bid documents unequivocally stating that in case the Bidder is awarded the contract, the Bank would enhance line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits to a level not less than the specified amount to the Bidder or to the Treasury Management Centre as the case may be, shall be acceptable.

7.2.2.0 Financial Criteria for the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s)

7.2.2.1 The average annual turnover of the each collaborator/Associate, in the preceding three (3) financial years as on the date of techno commercial bid opening, should not be less than the following for different Collaborators(s)/ Associate(s) as applicable

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

7.2.2.3 In case the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) is not able to furnish its audited financial statements on standalone entity basis, the unaudited unconsolidated financial statements of the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) can be considered acceptable provided the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) furnishes the following further documents on substantiation of its qualification:

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

(ii) A Certificate from the CEO/CFO of the Holding Company, as per the format enclosed in the bid documents, stating that the unaudited unconsolidated financial statements form part of the Consolidated Annual Report of the Company.

In cases 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.

7.2.2.4 In case a Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) does not satisfy the financial criteria, stipulated at Cl.7.2.2.1 and / or 7.2.2.2 above on its own, its Holding Company would be required to meet the stipulated turnover requirements at Cl 7.2.2.1 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(s) / Associate(s) would be required to furnish along with its techno-commercial bid, a Letter of Undertaking from the Holding Company, supported by Board Resolution (as per the format enclosed in the bidding documents) pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support to the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) to honor the terms and conditions of the Deed of Joint Undertaking, in case of award.

7.2.2.5 The unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits with cash and bank balances including fixed deposits of the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) as on a date not earlier than 15 days prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening, duly certified by the Bankers should not be less than the following for different Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) in terms of Deed of Joint Undertaking:

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

7.2.2.6 Where another Company of the group acting as the Treasury Centre is responsible for Treasury Management of the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) having combined credit/guarantee limit for the whole group, the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) 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 shall certify that out of the aforesaid limits certified by its bankers’, the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) shall have access to the line of credit of a level not less than the amount specified at Cl. 7.2.2.5 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 in the bidding documents, pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support to the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) to honor the terms and conditions of the Deed of Joint undertaking, in case of award of the contract to the Bidder with whom Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) is associated.

7.2.2.7 In case the Collaborator / Associate’s unutilized line of credit for fund based and non-fund based limits specified at Cl. 7.2.2.5 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(s) / Associate(s) 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 to the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) or to the Treasury Management Centre as the case may be, shall be acceptable.

NOTES:

(i) Net worth means the sum total of the paid up share capital and free reserves. Free reserve means all reserves credited out of the profits and share premium account but does not include reserves credited out of the revaluation of the assets, write back of depreciation provision 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 and surplus.

(ii) Other income shall not be considered for arriving at annual turnover.

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

(iv) “Holding Company” and “Subsidiary Company” shall have mean ascribed to them as per Companies Act of India.

7.3.0 Notwithstanding anything stated above, the Employer reserves the right to assess the capabilities and capacity of the Bidder / its Collaborators / Associates / Subsidiaries / Group companies to perform the Contract, should the circumstances warrant such assessment in the overall interest of the Employer.

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 who are 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, Power of Attorney, Integrity Pact and Deed of Joint Undertaking(s) (if applicable) separately offline as detailed in Bidding Documents by the stipulated bid submission closing date and time at the address given below.

12.0 Transfer of Bidding Documents purchased by one intending Bidder to another is not permissible.

13.0 Address for communication:

AGM (Contract Services-I)/

Manager (Contract Services-I),

NTPC Limited,

6^th Floor, Engineering Office Complex,

A-8A, Sector-24, NOIDA,

Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, (UP), INDIA

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Fax No.: 0091-120 - 2410359 / 2410335/2410011

Tel. No.: 0091-120 – 4946689/ 4948649/2410074

e-mail: rajneeshgoyal@ntpc.co.in, rajeevkumar01@ntpc.co.in

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