NTPC Limited
(A Government of India Enterprise)
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
FOR
SOLARIZATION OF 47 LDC & SIDS
MEMBER COUNTRIES OF
ISA
Table of Contents
Section
Title
Section-I
Invitation for Expression of Interest
Section-II
Instruction to Applicants
Section-III
Forms of Application & Schedules
SECTION-I: INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
1. INTRODUCTION
International Solar Alliance (ISA) was established in 2015 to undertake joint
efforts required to reduce the cost of finance for solar projects, the cost of solar
technology and mobilize more than US $ 1000 billion of solar investments by 2030.
In this quest, ISA intends to implement demonstration projects in Least Developed
Countries (LDC) and Small-Island Developing States (SIDS) member countries
through technical and financial assistance of approximately USD 3 million.
ISA intends to provide financial assistance to 47 Nos. LDCs and SIDS member
countries “Member Countries” (Annexure-A) for implementation of pilot projects
across 3 themes viz. ISA CARES Initiative, ISA Solar Water Pumping Programme
(SWPS), and ISA Solar Cold Storage Initiative. ISA aims to promote innovative
technologies and efficient business models with implementation of these three
categories of demonstration projects.
Further, ISA has engaged NTPC also a corporate partner, as an implementation
partner/ Project Management Consultant for these demonstration projects. NTPC
plans to provide end-to-end support to ISA by coordinating and supervising the
projects starting from need assessment to the final commissioning and handing
over of the project to member country.
NTPC is a Government of India Enterprise, with a rich experience of more than 44
years in development, engineering, and operation & maintenance of large,
diversified power projects with coal, gas and renewables etc.
Today, with 62,918 MW capacity, NTPC is the largest power generating company
in South Asia, powering approx. 24% of India’s electric energy and exporting
around 500 MW to BIMSTEC region. It is ranked # 2 in Independent Power
Producers and Energy Traders Globally in Platts Top 250 Global Energy Company
Rankings – 2019.
2. INTENT OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
ISA has appointed NTPC as Project Management Consultant (PMC) for
solarization projects in 47 LDC/SIDS member countries as referred above. On
behalf of ISA, NTPC is inviting “Expression of Interest (EOI)” to assess market
response from the vendors/parties “Applicants” to determine further course of
action in procurement of goods and services for solarization projects. This can be
through Long-term tie up/ MOUs/ tendering, etc. or by any combination of the
options mentioned above.
The purpose of this EOI is also to determine the capability and capacity and
willingness of applicants.
3. SCOPE OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
The International Solar Alliance (ISA) in association with NTPC is planning to
implement “solarization projects” in various member countries (Annexure-A)
across various themes as under:
1. Solar Powered Cold Storage (5MT)
2. Solar Water Pumps for Agricultural purpose (1 to 5 HP)
3. Solar Powered RO Water System (5000 LPD)
4. Off-Grid Solar PV system for Primary Health Care Centers (5-6 KW with
Battery Energy Storage System (BESS))
5 Combination of above projects
NTPC on behalf of ISA is exploring market for interested applicants who have a
track record of working as EPC contractors in providing any of the solarization
projects and related services in countries indicated in Annexure-A.
The applicants are required to execute solarization projects on turnkey basis
including engineering, supply, erection, commissioning, warranty/maintenance
support for a period of three years.
Note:
1) It is expected that member country may identify a local agency(ies) for custom
clearance, inland logistics and support during erection. Applicant may engage the
services of such local agency(ies) if required.
2) It is understood that the product warranty of supplied goods shall be as per
manufacturer’s terms and conditions. However, it is expected that a warranty of one
year for goods and services shall be provided by the applicant
The applicants would also be required to provide on-line training as well as onsite training
to the local agency/user.
Brief description of the Projects
1. Solar Powered Cold Storage
Solar Powered cold storage solution is a compact 5 MT Solar Powered Cold Storage
solution to prevent post-harvest losses. The solar powered cold storage solution works
on solar thermal technology, which minimizes the requirement of battery for running the
system even during non-sun hours. The solution consists of a cold room with a door
access, refrigeration unit placed alongside the cold room in a compact form, solar panels
installed on top of the cold room.
Specifications
Cold Room and refrigeration requirements
External dimensions (L x W x H)
Internal volume
Indicative storage capacity
Storage temperature range
Precooling capacity
(assumed from 30 to 5 °C)
Remote monitoring System
Customizations
2. Solar Water Pumps for Agricultural purpose
Solar Water pump for agricultural use shall be installed in member countries. A typical
solar water pump shall comprise of motor-pump set, SPV array, SPV controller,
Module Mounting structure and Tracking system, earthing arrangement etc. The
requirement of type of pump/capacity shall be finalized with the member countries.
Indicative Specifications
Indicative Values/ Description
Pump Type
DC/AC/Shallow/Borewell
(Depending upon the requirement)
Motor-pump set Capacity
1 to 5 HP (Depending upon the requirement)
Water Output (Litres Per Day)
45600 from a head of 30 metres to 50400 from
a head of 100 metres (Depending upon the
pump capacity)
Customizations
With respect to Off-grid/Hybrid, AC/DC, Shallow
water/Submersible pumps, Motor-pump
capacity
3. Solar Powered RO Water System
The system is powered by solar energy with battery storage to provide purified water
24×7. The system is available in modular form depending upon the quality and quantity
of water required for purification. The concept is to solarize the RO system so that
purified water can be accessed by the people living in the remote areas.
Specifications
Indicative Values/ Description
Filtration Technology
Reverse Osmosis (RO)
Multi Grade Filter
Activated Carbon Filter
Iron Filter
Cartridge Filters
Raw Water Source
To be stored in Overhead Tank (5000 L)
Output
system
Capacity
of
R.O.
5000 LPD
RO Water Storage Capacity
1000 L
Remote Monitoring
Operational parameters-
Conductivity, TDS
Flow
rate,
Microbiological Control
UV lamp and Ozoniser
Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)
Control setting for TDS
Customizations
With respect to RFID card/Token based
dispensing unit, capacity, storage, design
etc.
4. Off-Grid Solar PV system for Primary Health Care Centres
An off-grid solution of (5-6) KW off-grid Solar PV based solution supported by Battery
Energy Storage System (BESS) is envisaged. The system components for such a
solution would be solar PV array, Power conditioning unit with charge controller,
Module Mounting Structure, Battery bank and rack, cable, connectors, earthing and
Balance of Systems etc. The actual design may be different from the proposed
designed depending upon the requirement of the member country and site conditions.
Specifications
Indicative Values/ Description
Solar PV Plant complete
system including Balance of
System
(5-6) KW with BESS
Customization
With respect to Ground mounted/Roof mounted,
capacity, battery storage, hybrid, remote
monitoring, design etc.
5. Combination of projects
This project is envisaged as a combination of projects across various themes for e.g.
(Off-grid Solar PV system + RO System + Solar Water Pump), (Off-grid Solar PV
system + RO System), (Off-grid Solar PV system + Solar Water Pump), (Cold storage+
Solar Water Pump) etc. The capacity of systems under this project will be finalized with
the member countries based on availability of funds.
4. TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
a. This EOI is open to Indian applicants and applicants from member countries of
ISA as per list enclosed in Annexure-B.
b. The countries where solarization projects are to be implemented are indicated
in the list at Annexure-A.
i. The countries have been grouped in various regions based on
geographical proximity for ease of execution. However, exact grouping
of region would be finalized during tendering stage.
ii. Applicant is expected to provide services in all the countries of a
particular region
iii. A particular region may be serviced by more than one applicant
iv. Applicant may provide services in more than one region based on their
capability and willingness
v. Some of the countries in a particular region may be excluded from the
final list of countries at the time of tendering.
vi. Applicant will execute projects across different themes as finalized
between NTPC, ISA and member country in the chosen region through
tie-ups if required.
c. Applicant should necessarily have experience of supply, erection/supervision of
erection, commissioning/supervision of commissioning of similar projects in
India and/or abroad. Such projects should have been in successful operation
for more than 3 years.
d. Applicant should either be a manufacturer of similar project equipment/systems
or a system integrator for similar projects after procuring the equipment/systems
from reputed suppliers of such equipment/systems.
e. Applicant should necessarily have organizational capabilities in at least one of
the countries in chosen region on its own or through associates/Sub-contractor.
f. Applicant should have requisite financial capacity to undertake the projects in
member countries
g. Participation in this EOI shall be treated as conclusive evidence of the fact that
the Applicant has carefully gone through and understood the terms and
conditions of EOI including the amendments if any, prevailing at the time of EOI.
h. Participation in this EOI does not, in any way, constitute any kind of commitment
on the part of NTPC with applicants.
i. NTPC reserves the right to assess the capacity/ capability of the applicant and
viability of proposal, based on verification of documents and if required, cross
verification for establishment of the capable applicant(s).
j. NTPC reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications,
cancel/withdraw the EOI process without assigning any reason whatsoever, in
case situation arises, and in such a case no applicant / intending applicant shall
have any claim arising out of such action.
k. The actual number of solarization projects to be executed in each country shall
be finalized by ISA in discussion with NTPC and member countries.
SECTION-II: INSTRUCTION TO APPLICANTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANTS
Interested Applicants may download the documents of EOI free of cost from
www.ntpctender.com and https://eprocurentpc.nic.in
The interested applicants should submit the following information/ documents as
per the format(s) attached with each page of the document submitted duly
numbered, signed and stamped along with this EOI documents:
a) Schedule-I: Form of Application of EOI for solarization projects
b) Schedule-II: Past experience with regard to relevant Experience in similar
type of project Including client Certificates/ Other certificates.
c) Schedule-III: Financial Strength of the Organization
d) Schedule-IV: Proposed Strategy and project team structure for execution
of the projects in the chosen region
e) Schedule-V: Form for acceptance of NTPC’s fraud prevention policy.
Signing & stamping all pages of this EOI document as confirmation of having
read, understood and accepted all conditions.
DATE, PLACE & METHOD OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
For consideration of EOI, applicant(s) are required to e-mail soft copy of
documents on mohilmittal@ntpc.co.in
with a copy to
narindermohan@ntpc.co.in or upload the complete documents on GePNIC
portal till 04
th
January 2021. No hard copy submission is required.
In case of any clarifications, applicants may reach out to:
Sh. Mohil Mittal
Sr. Manager, International Business Development
#75, 7th Floor, Engineering Office Complex, NTPC Ltd.
Plot A-8A, Sector-24, Noida-201301, Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar (U.P.), India.
Phone no.- +91-9416212794, 0120-4948713
Application received on or before due date would be considered for further evaluation.
OWNERSHIP OF EOI DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION THEREIN
All EOI documents/correspondence in this connection will become the property of
NTPC upon submission. Where the Applicant believes that information provided in
response to this EOI is or should be kept confidential; or disclosure of this
information would unreasonably affect the Proponent’s business affairs, notice is to
be given at the time of delivery of the information or documents by clearly marking
such information ‘confidential’. In so far as is practicable, NTPC will give effect to
the Applicant’s stated wishes, and requests for access to such information will be
determined under the Right to Information (RTI) Act of India
SECTION-III: FORM OF APPLICATION & SCHEDULES
SCHEDULE-I
Form of Application for undertaking solarization project(s) in member countries of ISA
(TO BE PRINTED ON THE LETTER HEAD OF THE INTERESTED APPLICANT AND SIGNED)
Ref No.
To, Date
Sr. Manager (International Business Development)
NTPC Limited, 7th Floor,
Engineering Office Complex, A-8A, Sector – 24, Noida,
Distt. Gautam Budh Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, INDIA 201301
Dear Sir,
We are interested to execute the solarization projects in member countries of ISA. We
hereby express our willingness to participate in RFP as and when NTPC (on behalf of
ISA) invites the proposal for the same.
With reference to your invitation for EOI…………………. dated……………, we are
furnishing herewith all the required details as per the prescribed Schedules:
Name of the Company and Address
Details of Company
profile
Whether the company is Govt. firm / Private
owned
Ownership/shareholding
structure details to be
provided
Are you a manufacturer?
1) Solar Powered Cold Storage
2) Solar Water Pumps for Agricultural purpose
3) Solar Powered RO Water System
4) Off-Grid Solar PV system for Primary Health Care
Center
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Details of experience of executing solarization
projects as per Schedule-II
Details of financial capacity of the applicant as per
Schedule-III
Willingness to undertake solarization projects
region wise
1) Region-I
2) Region-II
3) Region-III
4) Region-IV
5) Region-V
6) Region-VI
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Yes/No
Details of service network
(own/associates/sub-vendors etc.) outside
India region wise
Details to be provided by
the applicant.
Region-I
Region-II
Region-III
Region-IV
Region-V
Region-VI
Proposed Strategy and project team structure for
execution of the projects in the chosen region as
per Schedule-IV
Details to be provided by
the applicant
Certified that above information is true to the best knowledge of the Applicant
Yours faithfully,
(Authorized Signatory with complete name and designation with company’s
seal)
SCHEDULE-II
(Experience of similar projects undertaken in the past)
S.
N
o.
Proje
ct
Name
Scope
of
project
Cost
of
Work
in
USD
Date of
commencement
and completion
of the contract
Project
Location
Country
Year
of
Supply
Years of
successful
operation
Client
Remarks
Note:
1) Please attach copy of the work order/Completion Certificate for the experience
details shared as above.
2) In case the work is performed in any currency other than USD same may be
converted in USD at a fixed exchange rate which much be mentioned here.
Place: Date:
Name:
In the Capacity of:
Signed:
Duly authorized to sign the application for and on behalf of:
(Seal of the company)
Schedule-III
Financial Strength of the
Organization
S.
No
Financial
Year
Whether
profitable
Yes/NO
Overall
annual
turnover (in
USD)
Annual net
profit (in
USD)
Net worth (in USD)
1
2017-18
2
2018-19
3
2019-20
Note: Please enclose auditor’s certificate in support of your claim.
Schedule-IV
Proposed Strategy and project team structure for execution of the
projects in the chosen region
(Applicants are free to choose any format in which they want to provide
the information in this schedule)
Schedule V
(FORM FOR ACCEPTANCE OF FRAUD PREVENTION POLICY)
We have read the contents of Fraud Prevention Policy of NTPC displayed on its
tender website http://www.ntpctender.com and undertake that we shall strictly
abide by the provisions of Fraud Prevention Policy of NTPC.
Place: Date:
Name:
In the capacity of:
Signed:
Duly authorized to sign the application for and on behalf of:
(Seal of the company)
Annexure A
S.No.
Name of Country
Region
1
Maldives
Asia (Region-I)
2
Bangladesh
3
Cambodia
4
Myanmar
5
Haiti
Caribbean (Region-II)
6
Cuba
7
Dominica
8
Grenada
9
Jamaica
10
Saint Lucia
11
Trinidad and Tobago
12
Burundi
East Africa (Region-III)
13
Comoros
14
Djibouti
15
Ethiopia
16
Madagascar
17
Malawi
18
Mozambique
19
Rwanda
20
Somalia
21
Uganda
22
United Republic of Tanzania
23
Mauritius
24
Seychelles
25
South Sudan
26
Sudan
27
Kiribati
Oceania (Region-IV)
28
Tuvalu
29
Vanuatu
30
Fiji
31
Nauru
32
Papua New Guinea
33
Samoa
34
Tonga
35
Guyana
South America (Region-V)
36
Suriname
37
Chad
West Africa (Region-VI)
38
Democratic Republic of the Congo
39
Sao Tome and Principe
40
Benin
41
Burkina Faso
42
Gambia
43
Guinea
44
Mali
45
Niger
46
Senegal
47
Togo
Annexure B
List of member Countries of ISA
1 People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria
2 Commonwealth of Australia
3 Peoples Republic of Bangladesh
4 Republic of Benin
5 Burkina Faso
6 Republic of Burundi
7 Kingdom of Cambodia
8 Republic of Cameroon
9 Republic of Chad
10 Union of Comoros
11 Republic of Cote d’ivoire
12 Republic of Cuba
13 Congo Democratic Republic of
14 Republic of Djibouti
15 Commonwealth of Dominica
16 Arab Republic of Egypt
17 Republic of El Salvador
18 Republic of Equatorial Guinea
19 Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
20 Republic of Fiji
21 France
22 Gabonese Republic
23 Republic of The Gambia
24 Republic of Ghana
25 Republic of Grenada
26 Republic of Guinea
27 Cooperative Republic of Guyana
28 Republic of Haiti
29 Republic of India
30 Jamaica
31 Japan
32 Republic of Kiribati
33 Republic of Madagascar
34 Republic of Malawi
35 Republic of Maldives
36 Republic of Mali
37 Republic of Mauritius
38 Republic of Mozambique
39 Republic of Myanmar
40 Republic of Namibia
41 Republic of Nauru
42 The Netherlands
43 Republic of Niger
44 Federal Republic of Nigeria
45 Sultanate of Oman
46 Independent State of Papua New Guinea
47 Republic of Peru
48 Republic of Rwanda
49 St. Lucia
50 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
51 Independent State of Samoa
52 Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe
53 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
54 Republic of Senegal
55 Republic of Seychelles
56 Federal Republic of Somalia
57 Republic of South Sudan
58 Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka
59 Republic of Sudan
60 Republic of Suriname
61 Togolese Republic
62 Kingdom of Tonga
63 Republic of Trinidad and Tobago
64 Tuvalu
65 Republic of Uganda
66 United Arab Emirates
67 United Kingdom
68 United Republic of Tanzania
69 Republic of Vanuatu
70 Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela