NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company Ltd Ni-Cd Battery & UPS Bank Installation Tender Tamil Nadu 2026

Tender Overview

NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company Ltd invites bids for the procurement, installation and commissioning of multiple Ni-Cd battery banks and UPS bank installations across various AH ratings (e.g., 38Ah 24V, 42Ah 1.2V, 22Ah 1.2V, 58Ah 24V, 160Ah 1.2V, 725Ah 24V, 225Ah 1.2V, 148Ah 1.2V, 330Ah 1.2V, 353Ah 1.2V, 100Ah 1.2V, 656Ah 1.2V, 630Ah 1.2V, 120Ah 1.2V, 75Ah). The scope includes both battery banks and associated installation/commissioning charges. Deliverables are referenced as “INSTALLTN COMMNG OF … BAT BANK” with material supply and commissioning. The operation targets NTPC source standardization, limiting participation to designated NTPC standard vendors for Ni-Cd batteries. The estimated contract quantity may vary by up to 25% during execution and delivery timelines adjust accordingly, with a minimum extension of 30 days. The procurement scope is set within Tamil Nadu, under NTPC Tamil Nadu Energy Company Ltd, Contracts and Materials, with a focus on Ni-Cd battery banks and UPS systems.

Key differentiators include vendor authorization requirements for channel partners, and the need for a tender-specific authorization letter if quoting through a dealer or distributor. The auction emphasizes adherence to NTPC source standardization and formal vendor delegation.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product category includes Ni-Cd battery banks and UPS battery systems with capacities ranging from 38Ah to 725Ah and voltages of 24V or 1.2V pocket P discharges. Each line item includes installation/commissioning charges and associated service.
• No explicit technical performance metrics are provided in the tender excerpt; however, multiple AH ratings imply compatibility with standard UPS and power back-up configurations used in NTPC stations. The tender emphasizes installation and commissioning as a core service, not only supply.
• The tender requires NTPC source standardization: only approved vendors can participate; dealer/distributor quoting requires a tender-specific authorization letter. An EMD/guarantee framework is implied via standard procurement norms, though exact numbers are not disclosed in the excerpt.
• A 32/34 pages ATC document has been uploaded; bidders should review attached terms for compliance with NTPC Circular S-017 and related standardization clauses.
• Documentation and alignment with the standardization regime are critical; expect audit and conformity checks during evaluation.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• Option Clause allows quantity variation up to 25% at contract award and during currency, with delivery timelines recalculated as (additional quantity/original quantity) × original delivery period, min 30 days.
• Bidders must submit with bid: PAN card, GSTIN, Cancelled cheque, and an EFT mandate certified by the bank.
• Vendor authorization must be provided if quoting via a dealer/distributor; only one authorized partner per NTPC source vendor.
• Compliance with the NTPC source standardization (S-017) is mandatory for eligibility; non-standardized bidders will be rejected.
• The terms stress that delivery starts from the last date of the original delivery order and that extension is permissible as per option clause, with possible extensions up to the original delivery period.
• No explicit payment terms or warranty details are listed; bidders should refer to the uploaded ATC and standard NTPC procurement terms for final terms.