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NTPC VIDYUT VYAPAR NIGAM LIMITED
(A wholly owned Subsidiary of NTPC Limited)
CONTRACT & MATERIALS, NEW DELHI.
SECTION I
DETAILED INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)
FOR
ANDAMAN & NICOBAR
GAS POWER PROJECT (50 MW)
AT
Hope Town, Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
(International Competitive Bidding)
IFB No.: NVVN/C&M/RE-29/2019-20 Date:23-05-2019
1. NVVN Ltd. invites online Bids from eligible bidders on single stage two envelope (i.e.
envelope-I techno commercial Bid and envelope-II price Bid), for aforesaid Package, as
per the Brief Scope of Work mentioned hereinafter.
2. BRIEF SCOPE OFWORK
The scope of Andaman & Nicobar Gas Power Project (50MW) shall cover Engineering,
Supply, Construction, Erection, Testing & Commissioning works for Andaman & Nicobar
Gas Power Project (50 MW+10% with multiple units of approx.10 MW each) 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 bidding
documents:-
i. Basic Engineering of the plant including preparation of plant design manuals for
the power project;
ii. Detailed design of all the equipment and system(s) including civil, structure
steel works included in bidder's scope for the Project;
iii. Providing engineering drawings, equipment sizing & performance data,
instruction manuals, as built drawings, O&M manuals and other information for
Employer's approval;
iv. Compliance with statutory requirements and obtaining clearances from
statutory authorities, wherever required;
v. Complete manufacturing including shop testing / type testing;
vi. Complete civil, structural and Architectural works, including topographical
survey, providing construction offices, field laboratory, construction equipment,
construction power and construction water;
vii. Packing and transportation from the manufacturer's work to the site including
customs clearance / port clearance, port charges, if any;
viii. Receipt, storage, preservation and conservation of equipment at the site;
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ix. Fabrication, pre-assembly, if any, erection, testing and putting into satisfactory
operation all the equipment including successful completion of facilities;
x. Reliability tests and owner acceptance including the tests for performance
demonstration after successful completion of facilities;
xi. Furnishing of spares on FOR site basis;
xii. Reconciliation with customs authorities, in case of Foreign bidder sand;
xiii. Satisfactory conclusion of the Contract;
xiv. Insurance and other requirements for the complete Power plant package in
accordance with the provisions of general conditions of contract (Section-IV) of
the bidding document;
xv. Operation and Maintenance of Power Plant including spares & consumables
for the period of 03 years after take-over of the plant, post successful
completion of initial / trial operations & Performance guarantee tests including
Demonstration tests (whichever occurs later).
The Power plant is expected to run for its life on RLNG (with HSD as pilot fuel) as the
main fuel for the project with HSD as alternate fuel.
Detailed scope of work has been specified in the bidding documents.
3. NVVN Ltd. intends to finance subject Package through External Commercial Borrowings /
Domestic Commercial Borrowings / Own sources.
4. Detailed Specification, Scope of Work and Terms & Conditions are given in the Bidding
Documents, which are available for examination and Sale at our GePNIC e-procurement
portal https://eprocurentpc.nic.in as per the following schedule:
Issuance of IFB
23-05-2019
Document Sale Dates 23-05-2019 to 26-06-2019
Last Date for receipt of queries for clarification
from prospective Bidders
03.06.2019
Date, Time and venue for Pre-Bid conference
05.06.2019, 1030 Hrs (IST) at NVVN
Ltd, Conference Room,2
nd
floor, Core-
5,Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New
Delhi-110 003
Last date and time for submission of online Bids
comprising of Techno commercial and Price Bid
26.06.2019 up to 1700 Hrs (IST)
Bid Opening Date & Time for Techno-
commercial Bid
28.06.2019 at 1500 Hrs (IST)
Bid Opening Date & Time for Price-Bid
Shall be intimated separately by NVVN
Cost of Bidding Document in INR
₹ 22,500/- (Rupees Twenty Two
Thousand Five Hundred only)/ $ 500
(US Dollar Five Hundred only)
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5.0 Bid Security for an amount ₹ 5,00,00,000/- (Indian Rupees Five Crore only) or $ 731,700/-
(United States Dollars Seven Lakh Thirty One Thousand Seven Hundred only) shall
be submitted offline prior to date and time for online bid submission.
ANY BID NOT ACCOMPANIED BY AN ACCEPTABLE BID SECURITY IN
SEPARATE SEALED ENVELOPE SHALL BE REJECTED BY THE EMPLOYER AS
NON-RESPONSIVE AND SHALL NOT BEOPENED.
6.0 QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS
6.1.0.0 Technical Criteria
In addition to the requirements stipulated under section Instruction to Bidder (ITB), the
Bidder should also meet the qualifying requirements stipulated hereunder in clauses 6.1.1.0
or 6.1.2.0 or 6.1.3.0 as the case may be and the clause 6.2.0.0 along with the notes below:
6.1.1.0 Route-1
(i) The Bidder should be an Engine manufacturer who has designed, manufactured, supplied
and commissioned / supervised commissioning of at least one dual fuel Engine* for power
generation, having minimum rating same rating as that of the offered dual fuel Engine,
which should have logged a minimum of 5000 fired hours since commissioning and is in
successful operation, for a period of at least one (1) year, prior to the date of techno-
commercial bid opening.
Or,
The Bidder should be an Engine manufacturer who has designed, manufactured, supplied
and commissioned/ supervised commissioning of at least
(a) one (01) gas or liquid fuel Engine for power generation, having minimum rating as that of
the offered dual fuel Engine*, which should have logged a minimum of 5000 fired hours
since commissioning and is in successful operation, for a period of at least one (01)
year, prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening
and
(b) one (01) dual fuel Engine* for power generation, having minimum rating as that of the
offered dual fuel Engine, which is in successful operation prior to the date of techno-
commercial bid opening.
and,
(ii) The Bidder should also have executed contract involving engineering, supply,
erection/supervision of erection, commissioning/supervision of commissioning of at least
one (01) power plant** of
8 MW capacity or above, with dual fuel Engine(s) or Gas Engine(s) or liquid fuel Engine(s)
or Gas Turbine(s) which is in successful operation for a period of at least one (01) year
prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.
6.1.2.0 Route-2
The Bidder should be an Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) Organization
who has executed contract involving engineering, supply, erection / supervision of
erection, commissioned / supervision of commissioning of at least one power plant** of 08
MW capacity or above, with dual fuel Engine(s) or Gas Engine(s) or liquid fuel Engine(s) or
Gas Turbine(s) which is in successful operation for a period of at least one (1) year prior to
the date of techno- commercial bid opening.
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And
The Bidder shall associate with an Engine Manufacturer meeting requirements of
6.1.1.0 (i) above, who shall also be the supplier of the dual fuel Engines for this
contract. In such an event, the Bidder along with its techno commercial bid, shall
furnish a letter, from above associate, as per the format enclosed in the bidding
documents, for successful performance of dual fuel Engines failing which bidder shall
be disqualified and its bids shall be rejected.
6.1.3.0 Route-3
(i) The Bidder should be an Indian subsidiary of a firm (Holding company) who in
turn meets the requirements of clause 6.1.1.0 .Further, the Bidder should have
executed/be executing at least one (1) Contract involving supply, erection /
supervision of erection, and commissioning / supervision of commissioning of at
least one (1) power plant** of 8 MW capacity or above, with dual fuel Engine(s) or
Gas Engine(s) or liquid fuel Engine(s) or Gas Turbine(s) . Alternatively, the Bidder
should be an Indian subsidiary of a firm (Holding Company) meeting the
requirements of clause 6.1.1.0 and should be a partner in a Consortium (formed
among the bidder, its Holding company and/or its directly or indirectly held
subsidiaries) which should have executed/be executing at least one (1) Contract
involving supply, erection / supervision of erection, and commissioning /
supervision of commissioning of at least one (1) power plant** of 8 MW capacity
or above, with dual fuel Engine(s) or Gas Engine(s) or liquid fuel Engines or Gas
Turbine(s).
(ii) The Bidder, along with its techno-commercial bid, shall furnish a letter from its
Holding Company (i.e. the firm meeting requirements of clause 6.1.1.0 above) for
successful performance of the Contract, as per format enclosed in bidding
documents, failing which the Bidder shall be disqualified and its bid shall be
rejected.
Note:
1. *Dual fuel Engine – single reciprocation internal combustion
engine, which has operated successfully on both fuels individually
mentioned at (a) & (b) below
(a) Gas fuel with pilot fuel
(b) Liquid fuel
2. For qualification under clause 6.1.1.0, a firm can meet the
requirements stipulated under clause 6.1.1.0 above either singularly
or collectively along with its Subsidiaries.(held directly or indirectly)
In case of the firm meeting the requirements of clause 6.1.1.0
collectively along with its subsidiaries, the Bidder, along with its
techno commercial Bid shall furnish a letter jointly signed by the
Holding Company along with all its Subsidiaries extending support
to the Holding company for complying the requirements of clause
6.1.1.0 for successful performance of the contract, as per the format
enclosed in bidding documents, failing which the bidder shall be
disqualified and its bid shall be rejected.
3. ** Power Plant should comprise of at least Engine(s)/Gas
Turbine(s) and Generator(s) / Alternator(s)
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6.2.0.0 Financial Criteria
6.2.1.0 Financial Criteria for the 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 1720 Million
(Rupees one thousand seven hundred and twenty Million only) or in equivalent
foreign currency.
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.
6.2.1.2 Net worth should not be less than 100% (hundred percent) of the bidder’s paid up share
capital as on the last day of the preceding financial year. 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 companies 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.
For Consortiums/Joint Ventures , the Net worth of all consortiums/Joint Venture
members in combined manner should not be less than 100% (hundred percent)
of their 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 furnishes the following further documents on
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
in the bidding documents, stating that the unaudited unconsolidated financial
statements form part of the Consolidated Annual Report of the Company.
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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 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 172 Million (Rupees one hundred and seventy two Million only) or in
equivalent foreign currency.
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 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.
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6.2.2.3 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
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.
6.3.0.0 Financial Criteria for the Holding Company (in case of Bidder participating
through clause6.1.3.0)
The Holding company should meet the financial criteria as given in clause 6.2.1.0 for
Bidder.
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.
7.0 NVVN 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.
8.0 A complete set of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from
https://eprocurentpc.nic.in by any interested Bidder. Cost of Bidding Document (₹
22,500 or $500), in the form of A/C PAYEE DEMAND DRAFT/Bankers Cheque/Pay order
in favour of NVVN LIMITED, payable at NEW DELHI, as mentioned above is required to be
submitted in a separately sealed envelope at the address mentioned in the biding
document, before the stipulated date & time of submission of bid.
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For any assistance, please email to nvvncontracts@ntpc.co.in or contact AGM-C&M,
NVVN Ltd., 2
nd
Floor, Core 5, Scope Complex, Lodhi Road, New Delhi.
It is required by the agency to register and follow the guidelines/FAQ provided in the e-
portal https://eprocurentpc.nic.in for participating in the tender
BID is to be submitted online on that portal. Any amendment(s) / corrigendum /
clarifications with respect to this Bid shall be uploaded on https://eprocurentpc.nic.in
Only. The Bidder should regularly follow up for any Amendment / Corrigendum /
Clarification on the above website.
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 Bidder’s representatives who choose to attend the Bid
Opening. Bidder shall furnish Bid Security, Power of Attorney, No deviation certificate
(Attachment-1B),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:
For the detailed IFB and bidding documents please visit e-portal
https://eprocurentpc.nic.in or may contact:
Addl. General Manager – (C&M) / Sr. Manager (C&M),
NVVN Limited, 1
st
Floor, Core 5, SCOPE Complex, New Delhi
Tel No. (+91)-11-24387356,24366185, 24387002, 24387563
Fax. No. (+91)-11-24362009
email: nvvncontracts@ntpc.co.in
Corporate Identification Number: U40108DL2002GOI117584, Website: www.nvvn.co.in
12.0 Registered Office
NVVN Limited
NTPC Bhawan, Core-7, SCOPE Complex,
7, Institutional Area, Lodi Road,
New Delhi – 110003
Corporate Identification Number: U40108DL2002GOI117584 Website: www.nvvn.co.in
13.0 Other Instructions
(i) Please use “Online Bidder Enrollment” link provided on portal
https://eprocurentpc.nic.in (GePNIC) to register.
(ii) Go through Help, FAQ etc as provided on above portal.
(iii) Class III Digital Signature (DSC) is required for submission of BID on above portal.
(iv) Important Note: It is strongly recommended that all authorized users of Supplier
organizations should thoroughly peruse the information provided under the relevant
links, and take appropriate action. This will prevent hiccups, and minimize teething
problems during the use of GePNIC.
GePNIC Helpdesk Telephone: 24x 7 Customer Support: +91-120-4001 002 / +91-120-
4200 462 / +91-120-4001 005 / +91-120-6277 787
