INVITATION FOR BIDS
COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE
FOR BARAUNI TPP, STAGE-II (2x250MW)
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A(R)-9
SECTION - I (IFB)
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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.: 40088172 Date: 06.05.2020
Bidding Document No.: CS-8004-103A(R)-9
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:
2.0 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 of Technical
Specification.
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.
INVITATION FOR BIDS
COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE
FOR BARAUNI TPP, STAGE-II (2x250MW)
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A(R)-9
SECTION - I (IFB)
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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 at 12.0
and as per the following schedule:
Issuance of IFB
06.05.2020
Bidding Document Sale Date &
Time
From 06.05.2020 to 13.05.2020 upto 1730 Hrs. (IST)
Last Date for receipt of queries
from bidders (if any)*
20.05.2020
Bid Receipt Date & Time
Upto 03.06.2020 by 1445 Hrs. (IST)
Bid Opening Date & Time for
Techno-Commercial Bid
03.06.2020 at 1500 Hrs. (IST)
Price Bid Opening Date & Time
Shall be intimated separately by NTPC.
Cost of Bidding Document
INR 5,625/- (Indian Rupees Five Thousand Six
Hundred Twenty Five only)
* No Queries from Bidders, whatsoever, shall be entertained by the Employer beyond the last
date of receipt of Queries as specified above.
5.0 All bids must be accompanied by Bid Security for an amount of INR 20,00,000/- (Indian
Rupees Twenty Lakh only) in the form as stipulated in the Bidding documents.
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 BE OPENED.
6.0 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
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 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.
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 having experience
of Combustion Modification
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.
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COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE
FOR BARAUNI TPP, STAGE-II (2x250MW)
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A(R)-9
SECTION - I (IFB)
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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.
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.
6.1.3.1 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.
6.1.3.2 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.
Notes for clause 6.1.0.0
(1) Definitions
(i) “Steam Generator Manufacturer with experience of Combustion Modification” (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 “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 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.
(4) Holding Company
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COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE
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BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A(R)-9
SECTION - I (IFB)
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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 & 6.1.3.1 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 INR 91 Million (Indian Rupees Ninety
One 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.
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.
INVITATION FOR BIDS
COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE
FOR BARAUNI TPP, STAGE-II (2x250MW)
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A(R)-9
SECTION - I (IFB)
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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 INR 91 Million (Indian Rupees Ninety One
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
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.
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COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE
FOR BARAUNI TPP, STAGE-II (2x250MW)
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A(R)-9
SECTION - I (IFB)
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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.
(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 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 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.
9.0 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, 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.
10.0 Transfer of Bidding Documents purchased by one intending Bidder to another is not
permissible.
11.0 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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COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE
FOR BARAUNI TPP, STAGE-II (2x250MW)
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A(R)-9
SECTION - I (IFB)
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12.0 Address for communication:
Manager (CS) / AGM (CS)
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 or www.ntpctender.com or www.ntpc.co.in
13.0 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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COMBUSTION MODIFICATION SYSTEM PACKAGE
FOR BARAUNI TPP, STAGE-II (2x250MW)
BIDDING DOCUMENT NO. CS-8004-103A(R)-9
SECTION - I (IFB)
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COMBUSTION MODIFICATION PACKAGE
CM Barauni Stg-II, U# 8, 9(2x250 MW) Package
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 of Technical Specification.
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.
