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NTPC LIMITED
(A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE)
(CORPORATE CONTRACTS, NOIDA)
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
FOR
COMBUSTION MODIFICATION PACKAGE
FOR
NCTPP, DADRI STAGE-II (2x 490 MW)
AT
VIDYUT NAGAR, DISTRICT GAUTAM BUDH NAGAR, STATE OF U.P, INDIA
(Domestic Competitive Bidding)
IFB No.: 40087185 Date: 27.03.2018
Bidding Document No.: CS-6130-103A-9
1.0 NTPC Ltd. invites online Bids on b Single Stage Two Envelopeb bidding basis
(Envelope-I: Techno-Commercial Bid & Envelope-II: Price Bid) from eligible Bidders
for aforesaid Package.
2.0 BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK
Design, engineering, manufacture, supply, inspection and testing at supplierb s
works(if any), packing and transportation to site, receipt, unloading, storage,
preservation, handling and conservation of the equipment at site, pre-assembly (if
any), Dismantling / removal/ modification of existing equipments like windbox,
burners, damper, piping, ducts, structure etc as required, erection, pre-
commissioning, testing, commissioning, trial operation, reliability tests and
performance and guarantee tests including tests for performance demonstration of
the equipment/ systems and the supply of mandatory spares for the complete
bidderb s scope of work under combustion modification package.
Detailed scope of work has been specified in the bidding documents.
3.0. NTPC intends to finance subject Package through Domestic Commercial
Borrowings/Own sources.
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:
Bidding Document No.
:
CS-6130-103A-9
Bidding Document Sale Date &
Time
:
From 27.03.2018 to 02.04.2018
upto 1730 Hrs. (IST)
Pre Bid Conference/Last date
for receipt of queries from
bidders (if any)
:
09.04.2018
Bid Receipt Date & Time
:
Upto 27.04.2018 by 1430 Hrs. (IST)
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Bid Opening Date & Time for
Techno-Commercial Bid
:
27.04.2018 at 1500 Hrs. (IST)
Bid Opening Date & Time for
Price Bid
:
Shall be intimated separately by NTPC.
Cost of Bidding Document
:
INR 7,875/- (Indian Rupees Seven Thousand
Eight Hundred Seventy Five only) per set.
5.0 Bid Security for an amount INR 47,23,000/- (Indian Rupees Forty Seven Lakh
Twenty Three Thousand 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 OPENING BID SUBMISSION, HIS BID SHALL BE REJECTED
BY THE EMPLOYER AS BEING NON-RESPONSIVE AND SHALL NOT BE
OPENED.
6.0 QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS
6.1.0.0 Technical Criteria
The Bidder should meet the qualifying requirements stipulated in the clause 6.1.1.0
or 6.1.2.0 including requirements stipulated in sub clauses of respective Route. In
addition, the Bidder should also meet the requirements stipulated under clause
6.2.0.0 together with the requirements stipulated under section ITB.
6.1.1.0 Route-1: Indian Steam Generator Manufacturer with experience of Combustion
Modification
6.1.1.1 The Bidder should have designed, engineered, manufactured/got manufactured,
erected/supervised erection, commissioned/supervised commissioning of at least
one (1) number of pulverized coal fired subcritical/supercritical Steam Generator
having rated capacity of 1500 tonnes of steam per hour or above. Further, such
Steam generator should have corner/ tangential firing system and 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.
6.1.1.2 Bidder should have executed combustion modification in a Steam Generator having
rated capacity of 600 tonnes of steam per hour or above prior to the date of techno-
commercial bid opening.
6.1.1.3 The Bidder should have also been registered in India under the Companies Act of
India for manufacturing of subcritical and /or supercritical steam generator sets prior
to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.
6.1.2.0 Route-2: Indian Subsidiary or JV Company of Steam Generator Manufacturer
with experience of Combustion Modification (SGMCM)
6.1.2.1 The Bidder should have been registered in India under the Companies Act of India,
either as a Subsidiary Company or a Joint Venture (JV) Company of Steam
Generator Manufacturer with experience of Combustion Modification (SGMCM)
qualified as per clause no. 6.1.1.1 and 6.1.1.2 for manufacturing of
subcritical/supercritical steam generator sets prior to the date of techno-
commercial bid opening.
6.1.2.2 Bidder shall furnish a DJU executed by it and the Steam Generator Manufacturer
with experience of Combustion Modification (SGMCM), in which the executants of
DJU shall be jointly and severally liable to the Employer for successful performance
of Contract as per format enclosed in bidding documents. The deed of joint
undertaking shall be submitted along with techno-commercial bid, failing which the
Bidder shall be disqualified and its bid shall be rejected.
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6.1.2.3 In case of award, the Steam Generator Manufacturer with experience of Combustion
Modification (SGMCM) will be required to furnish an on demand bank guarantee for
an amount of 5.0% of the total contract price in addition to the contract performance
security to be furnished by the Bidder.
Notes for clause 6.1.0.0
(1) Definitions
(i) b Steam Generator Manufacturer with experience of Combustion Modificationb
(SGMCM) means a manufacturer meeting requirements stipulated at 6.1.1.1 and
6.1.1.2.
(ii) Whenever the term 'coal fired' is appearing above, "Coal" shall be deemed to also
include bituminous coal/brown coal/ Anthracite coal/lignite.
(iii) In Clause no 6.1.1.2 the word b Combustion Modificationb means
replacement/modification in Windbox and tilting tangential burner assembly etc., for
the purpose of reduction of NOx.
(2) Erection/Commissioning
Where erection / supervision of erection and commissioning / supervision of
commissioning has not been in the scope of the Bidder or SGMCM, the
Bidder/SGMCM should have acted as an advisor for erection and commissioning.
Necessary documents / certificates from the client, in support of above shall be
furnished along with the Techno-Commercial bid.
(3) Direct / Indirect order
The Bidder shall also be considered qualified, in case the award for executing
the reference works has been received by the Bidder or SGMCM either directly from
owner of plant or any other intermediary organization. However, a certificate from
such owner of plant or any other intermediary organisation shall be required to be
furnished by the Bidder/SGMCM along with its Techno-Commercial bid in support of
the Bidder's claim of meeting the qualification requirement. Further, certificate from
owner of the plant shall also be furnished by the Bidder along with the Techno-
Commercial bid for the successful operation.
(4) Holding Company
A Holding Company, singularly or collectively along with its Subsidiaries (held either
directly or indirectly), meeting the requirements of clause 6.1.1.1 above shall also be
considered.
6.2.0.0 Financial Criteria
6.2.1.0 Financial Criteria of Bidder
6.2.1.1 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 the Rs.
279 Million.
In case a Bidder does not satisfy the average annual turnover criteria, stipulated
above on its own, its Holding Company would be required to meet the stipulated
turnover requirements as 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 the Holding Company, supported by the Holding Companyb s
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.
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6.2.1.2 Net worth of the bidder should not be less than 100% (hundred percent) of its paid
up share capital as on the last day of the preceding financial year on the date of
Techno-commercial bid opening. In case the Bidder does not meet the Net worth
criteria on its own, it can meet the requirement of Net worth based on the strength
of its Subsidiary(ies) and/or Holding Company and/or Subsidiaries of its Holding
company wherever applicable. In such a case, however the Net worth of the Bidder
and its Subsidiary(ies) and/or Holding Company and/or Subsidiary(ies) of the
Holding Company, in combined manner should not be less than 100% (hundred
percent) of their total paid up share capital. However individually, their Net worth
should not be less than 75% (seventy five percent) of their respective paid up share
capitals.
Net worth in combined manner shall be calculated as follows:
Net worth (combined) = (X1+X2+X3) / (Y1+Y2+Y3) X 100
Where X1, X2, X3 are individual Net worth which should not be less than 75%
of the respective paid up share capitals and Y1,Y2,Y3 are individual paid up
share capitals.
6.2.1.3 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 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 cases where audited results for the last financial year as on the date of Techno
Commercial bid opening are not available, the financial results certified by a
practicing Chartered Accountant shall be considered acceptable. In case, Bidder is
not able to submit the Certificate from a practicing Chartered Accountant certifying its
financial parameters, the audited results of three consecutive financial years
preceding the last financial year shall be considered for evaluating the financial
parameters. Further, a Certificate would be required from the CEO/CFO as per the
format enclosed in the bidding documents stating that the financial results of the
Company are under audit as on the date of Techno-commercial bid opening and the
Certificate from the practicing Chartered Accountant certifying the financial
parameters is not available.
6.2.2.0 Financial Criteria for the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s)
6.2.2.1 The average annual turnover of the Bidder seeking qualification through Route-2
Clause No.6.1.2.0 for the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s), in the preceding three (3)
financial years as on the date of techno-commercial bid opening, should not be less
than the Rs. 28 Million for different Collaborator(s) / associate(s) as applicable.
In case the Collaborator/Associate does not satisfy the average annual turnover
criteria above on its own, its Holding Company would be required to meet the
stipulated turnover requirements at Cl. 6.2.2.1 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 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
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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.
6.2.2.2 The Net Worth of each Collaborator/Associate, as on the last day of the preceding
financial year as on the date of Techno-commercial bid opening should not be less
than 100% (hundred percent) of its paid-up share capital. In case the
Collaborator/Associate does not meet the Net worth criteria on its own, it can meet
the requirement of Net worth based on the strength of its Subsidiary (ies) and/or
Holding Company and/or Subsidiaries of its Holding companies wherever
applicable. In such a case, however the Net worth of the Collaborator/Associate
and its Subsidiary(ies) and/or Holding Company and/or Subsidiary(ies) of the
Holding Company, in combined manner should not be less than 100% (hundred
percent) of their total paid up share capital. However individually, their Net worth
should not be less than 75% (seventy five percent) of their respective paid up share
capitals.
Net worth in combined manner shall be calculated as follows:
Net worth (combined) = (X1+X2+X3) / (Y1+Y2+Y3) X 100
Where X1, X2, X3 are individual Net worth which should not be less than 75% of
the respective paid up share capitals and Y1,Y2,Y3 are individual paid up share
capitals.
6.2.2.3 In case the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s) is not able to furnish its audited financial
statements on stand alone 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 with the bidding documents, stating that the unaudited
unconsolidated financial statements form part of the consolidated financial
statements of the Holding Company of Collaborator/Associate.
In cases where audited results for the last financial year as on the date of Techno
Commercial bid opening are not available, the financial results certified by a
practicing Chartered Accountant shall be considered acceptable. In case,
Collaborator/Associate is not able to submit the Certificate from a practicing
Chartered Accountant certifying its financial parameters, the audited results of three
consecutive financial years preceding the last financial year shall be considered for
evaluating the financial parameters. Further, a Certificate would be required from
the CEO/CFO as per the format enclosed in the bidding documents stating that the
Financial results of the Company are under audit as on the date of Techno-
commercial bid opening and the Certificate from the practicing Chartered
Accountant certifying the financial parameters is not available.
Notes for Clause 6.2.1.0 & 6.2.2.0
(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) b Holding Companyb and b Subsidiary Companyb shall have the meaning
ascribed to them as per Companies Act of India.
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(iv) For annual 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.
(v) In case the bidder / collaborator(s) / associate(s) participating under Clause
6.1.2.0 do not meet the turnover requirement , then, the Turnover of any of
the Promoters individually or all the promoters ( in a combined manner) (each
having Equity Stake more than 25%) of the 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 6.2.1.2 and/or 6.2.2.2. 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 bidding documents, pledging unconditional and
irrevocable financial support for execution of the Contract by the Bidder in
case of award.
7.0 NTPC reserves the right to reject any or all Bids or cancel/withdraw the b Invitation for
Bidsb without assigning any reason whatsoever and in such case no Bidder/ intending
Bidder shall have any claim arising out of such action.
8.0 A complete set of Bidding Documents may be purchased by any interested Bidder on
payment (non-refundable) of the cost of documents as mentioned above in the form
of a Crossed Account Payee Demand Draft in favour of b NTPC Limitedb , payable at
New Delhi or directly through the payment gateway at our e-Tender Site
(https://etender.ntpclakshya.co.in). For logging on to the e-Tender Site, the Bidder
would require User ID and Password which can be obtained by submitting a
questionnaire available at our e-Tender 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 issuance of User ID and Password.
Note: No hard copy of Bidding Documents shall be issued.
9.0 Issuance of Bidding 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 Bidderb s representatives who choose to attend the Bid
Opening. Bidder shall furnish Bid Security, Power of Attorney, Integrity Pact / Deed of
Joint Undertaking/JV Agreement (as applicable) in physical form as detailed in
Bidding Documents before the stipulated bid submission closing date and time at the
address given below.
10.0 Transfer of Bidding Documents purchased by one intending Bidder to another is not
permissible.
11.0 Address for communication:
Sr. Manager (Contract Services-I) / DGM (Contract Services-I)
NTPC Limited,
Sixth Floor, Engineering Office Complex,
Plot A-8A, Sector-24, NOIDA,
Distt.-Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh,
PIN-201301, India
Fax No: +91-120-2410035/ 2410011
Tele. No. +91-120-4948616/ 4946647
e-mail: arvindkumar01@ntpc.co.in / vijaysolanki@ntpc.co.in
Websites: https://etender.ntpclakshya.co.in or www.ntpctender.com
or www.ntpc.co.in
