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NTPC Limited
(A Government of India Enterprise)
Corporate Contracts, Noida
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
FOR
Combustion Modification Package for LOT-2 Projects
(Domestic Competitive Bidding)
IFB No: 40087918 Date: 17.01.2019
Bidding Document No: CS-0011-103A (2)-9
1.0 NTPC invites on-line bids on Single Stage Two Envelope Basis (i.e. Envelope-I: Techno-Commercial
Bid and Envelope-II: Price Bid) from eligible Bidders for aforesaid package, as per the scope of work
briefly mentioned hereinafter. LOT-2 comprises of the following projects:
1) BONGAIGAON TPS (3X250 MW)
2) FGUTPP (1X210 MW)
3) KANTI TPS (2X195 MW)
4) NABINAGAR TPS (4X250 MW)
5) NSPCL, BHILAI (2X250 MW)
6) NSPCL, ROURKELA (1X250MW)
2.0 Brief Scope of Work
The scope of the proposal for Engineering, Manufacture, Supply, Dismantling, Erection, Testing,
Commissioning works of Combustion Modification in Lot-2 Projects shall be on the basis of a single point
responsibility, completely covering the following activities and services in respect of all the equipment
specified and covered under the specifications and read in conjunction with “Scope of Supply & Services”,
Part-A, Section – VI of Technical Specification of Bidding Document No. CS-0011-103A(2)-9.
a) Detailed design of all the equipment and systems.
b) Providing engineering drawings, data, operation and maintenance Manuals, etc. for the Employer’s
approval.
c) Compliance with statutory requirements and obtaining clearances from statutory authorities, wherever
required.
d) Complete manufacturing including shop testing/type testing.
e) Packing and transportation from the manufacturer’s works to the site including customs clearance/port
clearance, port charges, if any.
f) Receipt, storage, preservation, handling and conservation of the equipment at the site.
g) Dismantling / removal/ modification of existing equipments like windbox, burner, damper, piping, duct,
structure etc. as required and Supply & Erection of redesigned windbox, installation of Separate over fire
air panel (SOFA), SOFA duct along with related C&I equipment.
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h) Fabrication, Pre-assembly (if any), erection, commissioning & completion of combustion modification
including putting the unit under satisfactory operation of combustion modification equipment.
i) Reliability tests and guarantee tests after successful completion of combustion modification equipment.
j) Furnishing of spares on FOR site basis.
3.0 NTPC intends to finance the aforesaid Package through Domestic 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:
Issuance of IFB
17.01.2019
Documents Sale Dates & Timings
From 24.01.2019 to 31.01.2019 up to 1700 hrs
(IST)
Last date for receipt of queries from
bidders (if any)
07.02.2019
Bid (both Techno-Commercial and Price)
receipt date & time
Up to 1500 Hrs (IST) on 21.02.2019
Date & Time for opening of Techno–
Commercial bid
21.02.2019 at 1530 Hrs.(IST)
Date & Time for opening of Price bid
Shall be intimated after opening of Techno-
Commercial Bid.
Cost of Bidding Documents in INR
INR 22,500/-
5.0 All bids must be accompanied by Bid Security for an amount of INR 1,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees One
Crore only) in the form as stipulated in the Bidding Documents.
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 SHALL
NOT BE OPENED.
6.0 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.
7.0 Qualifying Requirements for Bidders:
7.1.0.0 The Bidder should meet the qualifying requirements stipulated in the clause 7.1.1.0 or 7.1.2.0 or 7.1.3.0
including requirements stipulated in sub clauses of respective Route. In addition, the Bidder should also
meet the requirements stipulated under clause 7.2.0.0 together with the requirements stipulated under
section ITB.
7.1.1.0 Route-1: Indian Steam Generator Manufacturer with experience of Combustion Modification
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 pulverized coal fired
subcritical/supercritical Steam Generator having rated capacity of 600 tonnes of steam per hour or
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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.
7.1.1.2 Bidder should have executed combustion modification in a Steam Generator having rated capacity of 400
tonnes of steam per hour or above prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.
7.1.1.3 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.
7.1.2.0 Route-2: Indian Subsidiary or JV Company of Steam Generator Manufacturer without experience of
Combustion Modification
7.1.2.1 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. 7.1.1.1 and 7.1.1.2 for manufacturing of
subcritical/supercritical steam generator sets prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.
7.1.2.2 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.
7.1.2.3 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.
7.1.3.0 Route-3: Indian Subsidiary or JV of company with experience of Combustion Modification.
71.3.1 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 who has experience of Combustion Modification as per clause
no. 7.1.1.2 prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.
7.1.3.2 Bidder shall furnish a DJU executed by it and Company who has experience of Combustion Modification as
per clause no. 7.1.1.2 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. In addition to this,
Bidder shall have tie-up with Steam Generator Manufacturer who meets the requirement of clause 7.1.1.1
and shall furnish a letter of support as per format enclosed in bidding documents from this Steam Generator
Manufacturer. The deed of joint undertaking and letter of support shall be submitted along with techno-
commercial bid, failing which the Bidder shall be disqualified and its bid shall be rejected.
7.1.3.3 In case of award, Company who has experience of Combustion Modification as per clause no. 7.1.1.2 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.
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Notes for clause 7.1.0.0
(1) Definitions
(i) “Steam Generator Manufacturer with experience of Combustion Modification” (SGMCM) means
a manufacturer meeting requirements stipulated at 7.1.1.1 and 7.1.1.2.
(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 7.1.1.2 the word “Combustion Modification” means replacement/modification in
Windbox and 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
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 & 7.1.1.2 above shall also be
considered.
ii) A Holding Company, singularly or collectively along with its Subsidiaries (held either directly or
indirectly), meeting the requirements of clause 7.1.1.2 & 7.1.3.1 above shall also be
considered.
7.2.0.0 Financial Criteria
7.2.1.0 Financial Criteria of 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, should not be less than the Rs 726 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 Company’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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7.2.1.2 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.
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 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.
7.2.2.0 Financial Criteria for the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s)
7.2.2.1 The average annual turnover of the Bidder seeking qualification through Route-2 Clause No.7.1.2.0 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. 73 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. 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/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 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
7.2.2.2 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
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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.
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
(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) “Holding Company” and “Subsidiary Company” shall have the meaning ascribed to them as per
Companies Act of India.
(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.
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(v) In case the bidder / collaborator(s) / associate(s) participating under Clause 7.1.2.0 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 7.2.1.2 and/or 7.2.2.2. 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.
8.0 Transfer of Bidding Documents purchased by one intending Bidder to another is not permissible.
9.0 Issuance of Bidding Documents to any bidder shall not construe that bidder is considered qualified.
10.0 NTPC reserves the right to reject any or all bids or cancel/withdraw the Invitation For Bids (IFB) for the
subject package without assigning any reason whatsoever and in such case no bidder/intending bidder shall
have any claim arising out of such action.
11.0 Address for Communication
DGM (CS) / Sr Manager (CS)
NTPC Limited,
6th Floor, Engineering Office Complex,
A-8A, Sector-24, NOIDA,
Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, (UP),
INDIA Pin - 201 301.
Fax No.: +91-120 - 2410011
Tel. No.: +91-120 – 3776684 / 3776619
E-mail: tapaskumarmazumdar@ntpc.co.in/ itisur@ntpc.co.in
Websites: www.ntpctender.com or www.ntpc.co.in
or https://etender.ntpclakshya.co.in
12.0 Registered Office
NTPC Limited
NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex,
7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110003
Corporate Identification Number: L40101DL1975GOI007966,
Website: www.ntpc.co.in
