NTPC LIMITED

(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

CORPORATE CONTRACTS, NOIDA

INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)

FOR

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. : 40038654 Date: 07.05.2015

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

1.0 NTPC Ltd. invites online bids on Two Stage bidding basis (Stage-I: Techno-Commercial Bid & Stage-II: Price Bid) from eligible bidders for Balance Work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.) Package 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

“The scope under the current enquiry for completion of balance works of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.) of Barh Super Thermal Power Project (3X660 MW) includes the assessment of left over work so as to complete steam generator and auxiliaries as per the terminated contract technical specifications, Part-A, B, C, D & E along with its amendments & clarifications and carrying out applicable balance design, engineering, manufacturing, supply, erection, testing, commissioning etc. as per the specifications and 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-9558-102R-2

Issuance of IFB : 07.05.2015

Bid Document Online Sale Date : From 08.05.2015 to 29.05.2015

Last Date for receipt of : 02.06.2015

queries for clarification

from prospective Bidders

Pre-bid conference date & time : 02.06.2015 at 1430 hrs (IST)

Bid Receipt Date & Time for : Up to 19.06.2015 by 1430 hrs (IST)

Stage-I (Techno-Commercial) Bids

Bid Opening Date & Time for : Up to 19.06.2015 by 1500 hrs (IST)

Stage-I (Techno-Commercial) Bids

Bid Submission & Opening Date & : shall be intimated separately by NTPC

Time for Stage-II (Price) Bids

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 351,564,000/- (Indian Rupees Three Hundred Fifty One Million Five Hundred Sixty Four Thousand only) or US Dollars 5,507,900 (US Dollars Five Million Five Hundred Seven Thousand Nine 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

7.1.0.0 The Bidder should meet the qualifying requirements of any one of the qualifying routes stipulated under clause 7.1.1.0 or 7.1.2.0 or 7.1.3.0 or 7.1.4.0 or 7.1.5.0. In addition, the Bidder should also meet the requirements stipulated under clause 7.2.0.0 & 7.3.0.0 together with the requirements stipulated under section ITB.

7.1.1.0 Route 1: Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer

7.1.1.1 The Bidder should have designed, engineered, manufactured/got manufactured, erected/supervised erection, commissioned/supervised commissioning of at least one (1) number of coal fired supercritical Steam Generator having rated capacity of 1500 tonnes of steam per hour or above. Further, such Steam generator should be in successful operation for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of Techno-commercial bid opening.

7.1.1.2 The Bidder should have registered under the Companies Act of India, either a Subsidiary Company or a Joint Venture (JV) Company for manufacturing of supercritical steam generator sets

(a) In case the Bidder has formed a Subsidiary Company then the Subsidiary Company of the Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer should have been registered in India under the Companies Act of India for manufacturing supercritical steam generator sets covering the size/ rating specified as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening. If the Subsidiary Company is registered as a public limited Company then it should have obtained certificate for Commencement of Business in India as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening.

The subsidiary Company shall remain a subsidiary Company of the Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer for a minimum period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of such Subsidiary Company or up to the end of the defect liability period of the contract whichever is later.

(b) In case the Bidder has formed a JV Company then, the Joint Venture (JV) Company should have been incorporated in India under the Companies Act of India, as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening and promoted by (i) an Indian Company registered in India under the Companies Act of India and (ii) a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer, for the purpose of manufacturing supercritical steam generator sets covering the size/ rating specified. If the JV Company is incorporated as a public limited Company then it should have obtained certificate for Commencement of Business in India as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening.

The Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer shall maintain a minimum equity participation of 26% in the JV Company for a lock-in period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of JV Company or up to the end of defect liability period of the contract whichever is later.

One of the promoters shall be a majority stakeholder who shall maintain a minimum equity participation of 51% in the JV Company for a lock in period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of JV Company or up to the end of the defect liability period of the contract whichever is later.

7.1.2.0 Route 2: Indian Steam Generator Manufacturer

7.1.2.1 The bidder should be an Indian Steam Generator Manufacturing company who have designed, engineered, manufactured/got manufactured, erected/ supervised erection, commissioned/ supervised commissioning at least one (1) number coal fired steam generator for a 500 MW or higher size unit which is in successful operation for a period of not less than one (1) year prior to the date of techno-commercialbid opening.

Such Indian Steam Generator Manufacturing Company should have a valid ongoing collaboration and technology transfer agreement including license to manufacture and supply supercritical steam generator sets covering the size/rating specified, in India with a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer meeting requirements of clause 7.1.1.1, valid minimum up to the end of the defect liability period of the contract.

7.1.3.0 Route 3: Indian Subsidiary Company of a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer

7.1.3.1 The Bidder shall be an Indian Subsidiary Company of a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer meeting requirements of clause 7.1.1.1, registered in India under the Companies Act of India, as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening, for manufacturing supercritical Steam Generator sets covering the , size/rating specified. If the Subsidiary Company is incorporated as a public limited Company then it should have obtained certificate for Commencement of Business in India as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening.

The subsidiary Company shall remain a subsidiary company of the Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer for a minimum period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of such Subsidiary Company or up to the end of defect liability period of the contract whichever is later.

7.1.4.0 Route 4: Indian Joint Venture (JV) Company for manufacturing of Super Critical Steam Generator in India between an Indian Company and a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer

7.1.4.1 The Bidder shall be a Joint Venture (JV) Company incorporated in India under the Companies Act of India, as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening, promoted by (i) an Indian Company registered in India under the Companies Act of India and (ii) a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer meeting requirements of clause 7.1.1.1, created for the purpose of manufacturing in India supercritical steam generator sets covering the size/rating specified. If the JV Company is incorporated as a public limited Company then it should have obtained certificate for Commencement of Business in India as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening.

One of the promoters shall be a majority stakeholder who shall maintain a minimum equity participation of 51% in the JV Company for a lock in period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of JV Company or up to the end of defect liability period of the contract whichever is later.

In the event that the majority stake holder in the JV Company is an entity other than the Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer, it should be an Indian Company 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 INR 10,000 million or more. At least one of such projects should have a contract value of INR 4,000 million or more. These projects shall be in successful operation for a period of not less than one year prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.

7.1.5.0 Route 5: Indian JV Promoter holding at least 51% equity in a Joint Venture Company for manufacturing Super Critical Steam Generator sets in India between an Indian Company and a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer

7.1.5.1 The Bidder shall be Indian Promoter with majority stake holding in a Joint Venture Company incorporated in India under the Companies Act of India as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening, promoted by (i) a Company registered in India under the Companies Act of India and (ii) a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer meeting requirements of clause 7.1.1.1, created for the purpose of manufacturing supercritical steam generator sets in India, covering the size/ rating specified. If the JV Company is incorporated as a public limited Company then it should have obtained certificate for Commencement of Business in India as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening.

The Indian majority stakeholder shall maintain a minimum equity participation of 51% in the JV Company for a lock in period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of JV Company or up to the end of defect liability period of the contract whichever is later.

The Indian majority stake holder of the JV Company 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 INR 10000 million or more. At least one of such projects should have a contract value of INR 4000 million or more. These projects shall be in successful operation for a period of not less than one year prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.

Notes for clause 7.1.0.0

(1) Definitions

(i) “Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer” (QSGM) means a manufacturer meeting requirements stipulated at 7.1.1.1.

(ii) Wherever “Indian Manufacturing Company” is indicated, the same shall mean a Subsidiary Company or a Joint Venture Company or an Indian Steam Generator Manufacturing Company registered in India under the Companies Act of India or as per the prevailing laws of India.

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

(2) Erection/Commissioning

Where erection / supervision of erection and commissioning / supervision of commissioning has not been in the scope of the Bidder as mentioned in clause 7.1.1.0 & 7.1.2.0, he should have acted as an advisor for erection and commissioning of the Steam Generator and auxiliaries. Necessary documents / certificates from the client, in support of above shall be furnished along with the techno-commercial bid.

(3) Direct / Indirect order

i) The Bidder/Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer shall also be considered qualified, in case the award for the reference works (Steam generator set) has been received by the Bidder/Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer either directly from owner of plant or any other intermediary organization. A certificate from such owner of plant or the intermediary organization shall be required to be furnished by the Bidder/Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer along with its techno-commercial bid in support of its claim of meeting requirement stipulated at clauses 7.1.1.1 and 7.1.2.1 above as the case may be.

ii) Certificate from owner of the plant shall also be furnished by the Bidder/qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer for the successful operation of the steam generator set as specified at requirement stipulated at clauses 7.1.1.1 and 7.1.2.1 above as the case may be along with the techno-commercial bid.

(4) Holding Company as a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer

(i) A Holding Company, singularly or collectively along with its Subsidiaries (held either directly or indirectly), meeting the requirements of clause 7.1.1.1 above, and also owning the technology for supercritical steam generators, shall also be considered as Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer. However, in such a case either the Indian subsidiary company created for manufacturing of supercritical steam generator in India shall be a subsidiary of the holding company or the Holding Company shall maintain a minimum equity of 26% in the Joint Venture Company, created for manufacturing of supercritical steam generators in India.

In case of award, if the Holding Company itself is not the Bidder as a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer, the Holding Company and all such entities lending strength / experience to the Holding Company shall each be required to furnish separate on demand bank guarantees for an amount aggregating 1.0% of the total contract price of the Balance Work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.) divided equally among them, in addition to the contract performance security to be furnished by the Bidder.

However, in case the Holding Company itself is the Bidder as a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer as per clause 7.1.1.0, Bidder shall submit its board resolution stating that in case of any likely change of management control of any of these subsidiaries, the bidder shall arrange for separate on demand bank guarantees from all such entities lending strength / experience to the Holding Company for fulfillment of requirement of clause 7.1.1.1 for an amount aggregating 1.0% of the total contract price of the Balance Work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.) divided equally among them before the change in management control actually occurs.

In case of award, if the Holding Company itself is not the Bidder as a Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer, the Holding Company shall be required to furnish separate on demand bank guarantee for an amount of 1.0% of the total contract price of the Balance Work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.)

(5) For clause 7.1.4.0

In case the Indian majority stake holder of the JV Company does not have requisite EPC experience as mentioned at clause 7.1.4.1 above, it may still be considered qualified if it is wholly owned by a parent company who fully meets the requisite EPC experience provided the parent company maintains its 100% equity in such wholly owned subsidiary for a lock in period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of JV company or upto the end of the defect liability period of the contract whichever is later.

In case of award, the parent company shall be required to furnish an on demand bank guarantee for an amount of 0.5% of total contract price of the Balance Work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.)

(6) For clause 7.1.5.0

Majority stake in JV Company can be held either directly by the bidder or through its wholly owned subsidiary provided the bidder maintains its 100% equity in such wholly owned subsidiary for a lock in period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of JV company or upto the end of the defect liability period of the contract whichever is later.

In case of award the wholly owned subsidiary as mentioned above shall be required to furnish an on demand bank guarantee for an amount of 0.5% of total contract price of Balance Work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.)

(7) For clause 7.1.1.0, 7.1.3.0, 7.1.4.0 & 7.1.5.0

The manufacturing may, alternatively, be carried out by another subsidiary registered for manufacturing supercritical steam generator in India of the above Indian subsidiary / JV Company. In such an event, the manufacturing company shall remain a subsidiary of the Indian subsidiary / JV company with equity lock in for a minimum lock in period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of the manufacturing company or upto the end of the defect liability period of the contract, whichever is later.

In case of award the manufacturing company shall be required to furnish an on demand bank guarantee for an amount of 0.5% of total contract price of Balance Work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.)

(8) Equity Lock in period

Wherever equity lock in period requirement or subsidiary status requirement is indicated, the Bidder would be required to furnish along with its techno-commercial bid, a Letter of Undertaking from the promoter(s), supported by Board Resolution as per the format enclosed in the bid documents, for maintaining the required minimum equity for the specified lock in period.

Bidders who have already submitted a Letter of Undertaking from the promoter(s), supported by Board Resolution against the above requirement in any of contract awarded for packages covering Steam Generator for 800MW/660MW projects of NTPC shall not be required to furnish the same. In such a case Bidders shall be required to indicate the name of the projects for which the above documents have already been submitted.

7.2.0.0 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 7575 million (Rupees seven thousand five hundred seventy five 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 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 6747 million (Rupees Six thousand seven hundred forty seven 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.

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.

(v) In case of bids submitted under Clauses 7.1.3.0 or 7.1.4.0, the combined Turnover and Un-Utilized Line of Credit of the Promoter(s)(each having Equity Stake more than 25%) of the bidding Subsidiary Company/JV Company would be considered. Each such promoter of the Subsidiary Company/JV Company shall have to meet the Net Worth criteria individually as per clause 7.2.1.2. In such an event, the bidder would be required to furnish along with its techno-commercial bid, a Letter of Undertaking from such promoter(s), supported by Board Resolution as per the format enclosed in the bid documents, pledging unconditional and irrevocable financial support for execution of the Contract by the Bidder in case of award.

7.3.0.0 Phased Manufacturing Program and Transfer of Technology

7.3.1.0 The Bidder shall give firm commitment in the form of an undertaking supported by board resolution to set up/augment the existing manufacturing facility for supercritical Steam Generators in India either by himself or through its subsidiaries or through Joint Venture (JV) in India in a phased manner as per Phased Manufacturing Program elaborated in the bidding documents.

The manufacturing may, alternatively, be carried out by another subsidiary registered for manufacturing supercritical Steam Generators in India of the above Indian subsidiary / JV Company. In such an event, the manufacturing company shall remain a subsidiary of the Indian subsidiary / JV company with equity lock in for a minimum lock in period of 7 years from the date of incorporation of the manufacturing company or upto the end of the defect liability period of the contract, whichever is later.

In case of award the bidder shall submit an on demand bank guarantee of INR 900 Million (Nine hundred million only) for Balance Work of Main Plant Package Part-A (SG & Aux.) as security for any default against meeting the specified Phase Manufacturing Program.

7.3.2.0 A valid technology transfer agreement including license to manufacture and supply in India between the Qualified Steam Generator Manufacturer, its technology provider (if any) and the Indian Manufacturing Company should be in place on the date of techno-commercial bid opening covering the size/ rating of the Steam Generators specified, valid minimum for a period of 5 years from the date of Techno-commercial bid opening. The technology transfer agreement shall necessarily cover transfer of technological know-how for super critical Steam Generator in the form of complete transfer of design dossier, design software’s, drawings and documentation, quality system manuals and imparting relevant personnel training to the Indian Manufacturing Company. Such technology transfer agreement must have provision that the transfer of technology to the Indian Manufacturing Company shall be completed by the last 660 MW supercritical unit is supplied by the Bidder under this tender.

7.3.3.0 Major part (minimum 75%) of the land required for setting up manufacturing facility in India should be in possession with clear title either in the name of the “Indian Manufacturing Company” or its Indian promoter (but pledged / leased to the Subsidiary / JV company) prior to submission of techno-commercial bid. In case, the Bidder has existing manufacturing facility in India, he should have in possession major part (minimum 75%) of the additional land required with clear title for augmenting its already existing manufacturing facility. "Clear title" shall be deemed to also include land acquired on long term lease basis for minimum 30 years with a provision for further extension.

7.3.4.0 Promoters of the Subsidiary / JV Company will be required to either employ a minimum subscribed and paid up share capital or have net worth of INR 500 million (Five Hundred Million only) in the Subsidiary / JV Company prior to submission of techno-commercial bid. In case the Bidder is selected for award of the contract, a minimum subscribed and paid up share capital or net worth of INR 1000 million (One Thousand Million only) in the Subsidiary / JV Company will have to be ensured by the promoters by the date of award. In the event the Bidder fails to meet this requirement, the Employer shall disqualify such Bidder. The certificates from a practicing Chartered Accountant shall be submitted by the Bidder certifying the amount of subscribed and paid up share capital, or net worth as the case may be as on a date not earlier than 15 days from the date of techno-commercial bid opening or award date as applicable.

7.3.5.0 The Bidder shall be required to furnish an undertaking with regard to above as per format enclosed with the bidding documents.

Note to clause 7.3.0.0

Bidders who have already given commitments for PMP and submitted bank guarantees for security for default against specified PMP for Steam Generators to any Central / State sector power generating Company for supercritical projects shall not be required to furnish further bank guarantees for security for default against specified PMP.

7.4.0 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, Integrity Pact and Power of Attorney 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,

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