INVITATION FOR BIDS  
NTPC LIMITED  
(
A GOVERNMENT OF INDIA ENTERPRISE)  
CORPORATE CONTRACTS, NOIDA  
INVITATION FOR BIDS (IFB)  
FOR  
COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE  
FOR  
BARAUNI THERMAL POWER PROJECT (2x250 MW)  
LOCATED IN  
BEGUSARAI DISTRICT OF BIHAR STATE, INDIA  
(
Domestic Competitive Bidding)  
IFB No.: 40087986  
Bidding Document No.: CS-8004-103A-9  
Date: 19.07.2019  
1.0  
NTPC invites online Bids on 'Single Stage Two Envelope' bidding basis (Envelope-I:  
Techno-Commercial Bid & Envelope-II: Price Bid) from eligible bidders for aforesaid  
Package as per the scope of work briefly mentioned hereinafter:  
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BRIEF SCOPE OF WORK  
The scope of the proposal for Engineering, Manufacture, Supply, Dismantling, Erection,  
Testing, Commissioning works of Combustion Modification in Barauni Stg-II, U# 8,9(2x250  
MW) Project 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 (Technical Specifications).  
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.  
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 subject Package through Domestic Commercial Borrowings/Own  
sources.  
COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE  
FOR BARAUNI TPP, STAGE-II (2x250MW)  
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A-9  
SECTION - I (IFB)  
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INVITATION FOR BIDS  
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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 at 12.0  
and as per the following schedule:  
Issuance of IFB  
19.07.2019  
Bidding Document Sale Date &  
Time  
From 19.07.2019 to 26.07.2019 upto 1730 Hrs. (IST)  
Last Date for receipt of queries  
from bidders (if any)*  
02.08.2019  
Bid Receipt Date & Time  
Upto 16.08.2019 by 1445 Hrs. (IST)  
Bid Opening Date & Time for  
Techno-Commercial Bid  
16.08.2019 at 1500 Hrs. (IST)  
Price Bid Opening Date & Time  
Shall be intimated separately by NTPC.  
Cost of Bidding Document  
INR4,500/- (Indian Rupees Four Thousand Five only)  
*
No Queries from Bidders, whatsoever, shall be entertained by the Employer beyond the  
last date of receipt of Queries as specified above.  
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All bids must be accompanied by Bid Securityfor an amount of INR 10,00,000/- (Indian  
Rupees Ten Lakh only)in the form as stipulated in the Bidding documents.  
ANY BID NOT ACCOMPANIED BY AN ACCEPTABLEBID SECURITY IN SEPARATE  
SEALED ENVELOPE SHALL BE REJECTED BY THE EMPLOYER AS NON-  
RESPONSIVE AND SHALL NOT BEOPENED.  
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QUALIFYING REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDERS  
6.1.0.0 The Bidder should meet the qualifying requirements stipulated in the clause 6.1.1.0 or 6.1.2.0 or  
6.1.3.0 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  
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.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  
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  
400 tonnes of steam per hour or above prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.  
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.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 having experience  
of Combustion Modification  
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.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.  
COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE  
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BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A-9  
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.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.  
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.  
6.1.3.0 Route-3:Indian Subsidiary of or JV with company having experience of Combustion  
Modification.  
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.1.3.1 The Bidder should have been registered in India under the Companies Act of India, either as a  
Subsidiary Company of or a Joint Venture (JV) with Company who has experience of Combustion  
Modification as per clause no. 6.1.1.2 prior to the date of techno-commercial bid opening.  
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.1.3.2 Bidder shall furnish a DJU executed by it and Company who has experience of Combustion  
Modification as per clause no. 6.1.1.2 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 a tie-up with Steam Generator manufacturer who  
meets the requirement of Clause no 6.1.1.1 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.  
6.1.3.3 In case of award, Company who has experience of Combustion Modification as per clause no. 6.1.1.2  
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 6.1.0.0  
Definitions  
(
(
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1)  
i)  
“Steam Generator Manufacturer with experience of Combustion Modification” (SGMCM) meansa  
manufacturer meeting requirements stipulated at 6.1.1.1 and 6.1.1.2.  
Whenever the term 'coal fired' is appearing above, "Coal" shall be deemed to also include bituminous  
coal/brown coal/ Anthracite coal/lignite.  
ii)  
(
(
iii)  
2)  
In Clause no 6.1.1.2 the word “Combustion Modification” means replacement/modification in Windbox  
and tangential burner assembly etc., for the purpose of reduction of NOx.  
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.  
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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  
organization 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.  
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4)  
Holding Company  
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i)  
A Holding Company, singularly or collectively along with its Subsidiaries (held either directly or  
indirectly), meeting the requirements of clause 6.1.1.1 &6.1.1.2 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 6.1.1.2&6.1.3.1above shall also be considered.  
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.2.0.0 Financial Criteria  
.2.1.0 Financial Criteria of Bidder  
.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 INR 110 Million (Indian Rupees One  
Hundred and Ten million only).  
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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.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.  
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.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.  
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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.  
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BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A-9  
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6.2.2.0 Financial Criteria for the Collaborator(s) / Associate(s)  
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.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 INR 110 Million (Indian Rupees One  
Hundred and Ten million only)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 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  
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.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.  
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  
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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.  
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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.  
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iv)  
v)  
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.  
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.  
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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.  
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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.  
Note: No hard copy of Bidding Documents shall be issued.  
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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, Deed of Joint Undertaking / Joint Venture / Consortium Agreement /  
Integrity Pact (if applicable) 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.  
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Transfer of Bidding Documents purchased by one intending Bidder to another is not  
permissible.  
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NTPC shall allow purchase preference, as indicated in the bidding documents, to bids from  
local suppliers as defined in the bidding documents. The bidders may apprise themselves of  
the relevant provisions of bidding documents in this regard before submission of their bids.  
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Address for communication:  
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Manager (C&M) / AGM (C&M)  
NTPC Limited,  
Sixth Floor, Engineering Office Complex,  
Plot A-8A, Sector-24, NOIDA,  
Distt.-Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh,  
PIN-201301, India  
Fax No: +91-120-2410284/ 2410011  
Tele. No. +91-120-4948669/ 4946671  
e-mail: vibhavrastogi@ntpc.co.in/ ashokkumar06@ntpc.co.in  
Websites: https://etender.ntpclakshya.co.in orwww.ntpctender.comor www.ntpc.co.in  
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Registered Office  
NTPC Limited  
NTPC Bhawan, SCOPE Complex,  
7, Institutional Area, Lodhi Road,  
New Delhi – 110003  
Corporate Identification Number: L40101DL1975GOI007966.  
Website: www.ntpc.co.in  
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