NTPC Limited has invited online bids for the supply, installation, and commissioning of 2 kW off-grid solar systems for 10 Gram Panchayat locations in Jhirniya and Bhagwanpura blocks under its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) budget. The tender is issued by NTPC’s Central Procurement Group – 2 at Sipat Super Thermal Power Station, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh. The work location is Khargone Super Thermal Power Project in District Khargone, Madhya Pradesh.
The tender notice specifies that the contract is a works contract and follows a single-stage, single-envelope, or two-envelope bidding process. The completion period for this project will be according to the Special Conditions of Contract (SCC), outlined in Section IV of the tender document. The tender evaluation will be item-wise, and bidders must submit their bids through NTPC’s e-tendering portal.
The estimated cost of the project has not been disclosed, but the tender requires an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ₹50,000. For amounts up to ₹1,00,000, bidders are required to submit the EMD exclusively through electronic fund transfer on the same portal. Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are eligible for exemption from the EMD payment, provided they submit the necessary valid documentation as specified in the tender.
The bidding process is open only to Class-I local suppliers, as defined under the Public Procurement (Preference to Make in India) Order, 2017, issued by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). Only suppliers with a minimum local content of 50% are eligible to participate.
The last date for submission of bids will be 17th March 2025. Bidders must ensure they comply with all qualifying requirements, including providing proof of registration, GST registration, PAN, and other statutory requirements.
The project aims to provide clean and sustainable energy solutions to rural areas through off-grid solar systems, enhancing the availability of renewable energy in underserved locations. The mobilization period for the successful bidder is seven days from the date of issue of the Letter of Award (LOA) or as instructed by the Engineer-in-Charge.
The Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) requirements and any additional security deposits are outlined in the tender’s Special Conditions of Contract. However, the PBG amount is not specified in the summary provided.
The tender specifies that NTPC reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning any reason. All bids must comply with the requirements set out in the tender documents to be considered for evaluation.
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