AAI Invites E-Tenders for Solar Power Plant Maintenance at NSCBI Airport

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) has announced a call for e-tenders through the Central Public Procurement Portal (CPP) for the comprehensive maintenance, operation, and monitoring of a 2MWp rooftop solar power plant at Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose International (NSCBI) Airport, Kolkata. The contract, estimated at Rs. 87,11,766 (excluding GST, EPF, ESIC, reimbursement of minimum wages & bonus), spans from 2024 to 2027.

Tender Details:

• Name of Work: Annual Comprehensive Maintenance, Operation, and Monitoring of 2MWp Rooftop Solar Power Plant at NSCBI Airport.
• Estimated Cost: Rs. 87,11,766 (excluding GST, EPF, ESIC, reimbursement of minimum wages & bonus).
• Contract Duration: 36 months.

Interested contractors and agencies can access the tender documents online at the CPP Portal or the AAI website. Prospective bidders must register on the CPP Portal, obtain a login ID, password, and Digital Signature Certificate (DSC) for submission. Assistance is available through AAI’s help desk.

Key Dates:

• Publishing Date: July 10, 2024, 15:00 hrs
• Bid Document Download Start Date: July 10, 2024, 15:00 hrs
• Clarifications End Date: July 18, 2024, 11:00 hrs
• Bid Submission End Date: July 31, 2024, 11:00 hrs
• Bid Opening (Envelope-I): August 1, 2024, 11:00 hrs
• Bid Opening (Envelope-II): August 7, 2024 (subject to change)

Submission Requirements: Bidders must submit two envelopes online:

• Envelope-I: Includes tender processing fee, EMD, technical bid, and pre-qualification documents such as PAN, GST registration, and various financial and technical certifications.
• Envelope-II: Contains the financial bid.

Bidders must demonstrate completion of similar works within the last seven years and meet specific financial turnover and net worth requirements.

For assistance, the AAI has provided a detailed helpdesk and support structure, including contact details for various technical and policy-related queries.

AAI reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids and to disallow agencies with poor performance records. For further details, prospective bidders are encouraged to visit the CPP Portal or AAI website.