THDC floats tender for 11 MW solar projects

08 Sep 2023 CW Team

THDC India announced an invitation for bids concerning project management and consultancy (PMC) services for the development of an 11 MW floating solar power project at the Khurja Super thermal power project site in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh.

The scope of work entails the review and validation of all design calculations, documents, and drawings submitted by the contractors and other original equipment manufacturers to ensure compliance with specifications and statutory requirements.

It was mentioned that the deadline for bid submission would fall on September 27, 2023, with the subsequent opening of bids scheduled for the following day.

The estimated project cost was stated to be Rs 4.6 million. Notably, there is no requirement for an earnest money deposit for this particular tender. Furthermore, selected bidders will also be relieved of the obligation to provide a performance bank guarantee.

Bidders were instructed to quote the contract price on a lump-sum firm price basis, which was expected to remain fixed throughout the entire contract period.

The stipulated completion time for the project is within nine months from the effective contract date. Eligibility for bid submission is contingent upon meeting the criteria of a 'Class-I local supplier,' which mandates a minimum local content of 50%.

Additionally, bidders were required not to have received a declaration of ineligibility from the Government of India, State Government, Government Department, Public Sector Undertakings (PSUs), or Banks on grounds of corrupt and fraudulent practices, poor performance, or failure.

Bidders originating from a country that shares a land border with India were to be eligible to participate in this tender only if they had been registered with the Competent Authority.

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