Tender Overview
- NTPC Limited invites proposals for External Safety Audit services covering MTPS Kanti, Barauni Thermal Power Station and Kahalgaon for FY 2025-26. The contract is framed under the CEA-Regulations 2022 and requires GST-inclusive pricing. The bid emphasizes local content under Make In India and MSE preference policies, with OEM certification documenting local value addition. The scope includes independent, third-party safety assessments across multiple NTPC sites, aiming to ensure regulatory compliance and safety governance for thermal power operations.
- Key differentiators include a multi-site audit across NTPC power stations, adherence to CEA 2022 amendments, and mandatory local content documentation. No BOQ items are listed, indicating a service-driven audit engagement with defined deliverables rather than goods supply. Respondents should align with GST and supplier eligibility checks described in the tender terms.
- This opportunity targets service providers certified for third-party safety audits, capable of coordinating across multiple NTPC locations, and prepared to comply with Make in India content criteria. Bidders should prepare to demonstrate technical competency, past audit experience, and the ability to deliver timely, auditable reports for fiscal year 2025-26.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Service category: Third-party external safety audit for NTPC thermal sites (MTPS Kanti, Barauni, Kahalgaon).
- Standards/Regulations: Compliance with CEA Regulations 2022; audit to align with relevant safety and regulatory norms for power plants.
- Delivery expectations: Audit reports and recommendations to be delivered within the contract timeline; documentation to be GST-inclusive and compliant with Make in India content requirements.
- Qualifications: Service provider must demonstrate capability for multi-site safety audits; submission must include OEM/local content certificates and documentation per policy.
- Documents: Bidders must upload GSTIN, PAN, and enrollment certificates; confirm non-ban status with NTPC; GST percentage must be stated in the bid.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- GST-inclusive bid and explicit GST% in offer.
- Submit: GSTIN, PAN, enrollment certificate, and OEM authorization where applicable.
- Bidder must not be under any NTPC ban/suspension/withholding.
- Purchase preferences apply for Make In India class 1 local suppliers (minimum 50% local content) and MSE preferences, with auditor-certified local content for higher value bids.
- Terms emphasize compliance with GST, local content declarations, and submission of required qualification documents for participation in the external safety audit tender.
