Tender Notice for Re conductoring of following 12 Nos. 132 KV Transmission Lines with HTLS equivalent to ACSR Panther :- (i) 132 kV Gopalganj to Mashrakh, (ii) 132 kV Mashrakh to Siwan, (iii) 132 kV Siwan to Hathua (iv) 132 kV Hatuha to Gopalganj, (v) 132 kV Samastipur to Darbhanga, (vi) 132 Kv Gangwara to Pandaul, (vii) 132 kV Purnea to Katihar, (viii) 132 kV Chhapra to Hajipur, (ix) 132 kV Kataiya to Supaul , (x) 132 kV Madhepura to Supaul, (xi) 132 kV Hajipur (New) to Hajipur ( & xii) 132 kV Samastipur(New) to Samastipur in BIHAR

Whether terms of taking over, guarantee, Insurance are acceptable or not

Whether the delivery & execution schedule indicated in the specification acceptable

Whether liquidated damage for delay in delivery and Execution as indicated in the specification is acceptable

Whether latest copy of income tax clearance certificate and sales tax certificate enclosed with the bid or not.

Whether terms of payment indicated in the specification acceptable.

Whether terms as stipulated under security deposit /CONTRACT PERFORMANCE GUARANTEEE is acceptable.

Whether bank guarantees as stipulated under advance payment, Security deposit and performance guarantee clause of the Specification will be submitted

Whether agreeable to enter into a contract (As per the Performa enclosed) in the event of an order.

Are the prices quoted in price bid FIRM(only firm prices are acceptable)

Whether unit FOR destination prices have been quoted in the price bid.

Whether prices quoted are also applicable On reduced quantity or not? Rebate, on any account, if any may be mentioned.

Whether a statement showing deviations for General conditions enclosed.

Whether a statement showing deviations from Technical specification enclosed.

Whether the bidder is agreeable to execute the Contract in case deviation stipulated by him are not acceptable to BSPTCL

Whether excise duty is leviable? (for the items to be supplied by the contractor directly to the BSPTCL.). If included, Indicate actual amount

Whether sales tax is chargeable? (for the items to be supplied by the contractor directly to the BSPTCL.). If included, Indicate actual amount(item wise)

Whether certificate of past performance enclosed or not

Whether unit FOR destination price (landed) of all individual items quoted in the price bid or not?

Whether all commercial terms are accepted or not

Whether all technical specifications accepted or not

Whether prices are quoted for all works including Design, Engineering, drawing, supply of materials / Equipments, erection and commissioning of complete Substation and .s (all works involved.)

Power of Attorney authorizing the signatories of the tenderer to fill up & sign the tender is furnished in the tender or not.

Whether certificates granted by bankers regarding credit limit allowed to the Contractor and Bankers assessment of their Solvency submitted

Whether Audited balance sheets of last five years submitted or not

To confirm whether the price for ?supply? and ?erection component? for sub station automation system has been quoted in complete shape considering the system as a whole including mandatory spare . Also, that the break up and details of different component of SAS has been described in complete shape in the techno commercial bid plus price schedule. Also that the quoted price of project includes provision of guarantee to be extended by contractor for SAS for a period of 5 years, after successful availability test.

Confirm that the total price for the complete project including design & drawing has been furnished and no extra claims shall be made for any other work required for completion of the project

Offer must be made complete in all respects as per Technical specification

Prices of spares and tools and plants shall be furnished separately by the bidder on FOR site basis inclusive of all taxes etc. BSPTCL reserves the right to vary the quantity of spares during order.

All distribution Boards shall be fully enclosed, cabined type, fabricated from CRCA sheet steel minimum thickness as Specified in specification suitable for either wall/column/floor mounting. Indoor panels shall be dust and vermin prof. Outdoor panels shall be weather proof with canopy.

Though in the Specification for some equipments, particular make and type have not been mentioned, Equipments of make and types which are being used satisfactorily in BSPTCL, will be preferred. However, in case of equipments of makes, not supplied earlier to BSPTCL the credentials and updated performance reports regarding supplies made to other central and state Power utilities should be furnished. BSPTCL reserves the right to opt for the make and type.

Only type tested equipments and materials shall be supplied by the contractor

All street light poles must have independent LILO junction box, isolating switches and fuses.

For inside Control Room area and separate switchyard area tenderer shall have to arrange independent cable trays/racks for entire scheme with separate arrangement for D.C. cables.

Tenderer shall note and confirm that their scope of work shall fully comply with the requirement as detailed in BSPTCL's Specn.

The Insurance covering Transit Risk, Transportation Risk, handling (during loading and unloading), risk during storage, erection, commissioning, theft and fire shall be done and borne by the Tenderer for all the equipment/items devices pertaining to the sub-stn under turnkey package till the installation is handed over to BSPTCL authorities.

Tenderer to note and confirm that storing of all materials under this contract shall be within the Tenderer's scope of work and adequate security arrangement for the stores as well as in the areas of erection till the date of handling over, shall be tenderer's responsibility.

Tenderer to arrange their own suitable storage at their cost for lmaterials. Bidder also to construct temporary store as well as Site office at Bidders cost.

Tenderer to note and confirm that the BSPTCL and his duly authorised representative shall have an access to the contractor's premises, manufacturer's work for all tests of the equipment, cable etc. as listed in the schedule of tender. Inspection and testing shall be carried out as per tender specification.

Tenderer to note and confirm that all the supplies shall conform to relevant ISS, IEC, I.E. RULES and BSPTCLspecifications. No material will be accepted unless covered by relevant ISS, IEC on any other relevant approved specification as required.

Tenderer to note and confirm that the installation shall be complete in all respects for efficient and trouble free service For this purpose any part or parts required whether specifically mentioned or not shall be deemed to be within tenderer's Scope. Any additional quantity which may be required over and above the quantiy as per approved bill of materials based on BSPTCL approved drawing to meet the site layout requirements and to achieve the best performance level as specified to BSPTCL shall be supplied and installed at no extra cost of BSPTCL During installation of equipments at site any minor modification of civil work like chipping, grouting, make chase or holes on the walls, floors etc. including materials such as sand, steel, cement as may be required at no extra cost to BSPTCL.

Tenderer to note that erection tools and tackles as may be required to complete installation work shall be arranged by you at no extra cost to BSPTCL. All per commissioning checks and commissioning tools and istruments shall have to be arranged by the bidder at no extra cost to BSPTCL.

Tenderer to note and confirm that connectors, hardwares required for substation shall be quoted in lump sum basis which will be utilised in switchyard and shall be as per the approved drawing. These should be type tested.

Tenderer to note and confirm that without the written consent of BSPTCL they will not assign or sublet the total contract or any part there of other than for any part of the work for which the maker are named in the contract. Such contract if given shall not relieve him from any obligation, duty or responsibility as per the terms and conditions of the specification and the contract.

Tenderer to note and confirm that all the cable trays/racks/ladders/cable end boxes/conduties/electrical equipment (such as switchboard, panels, junction boxes etc shall be effectively grounded with 50x6 Flat.)

Tenderer to note and confirm the following for the civil work required to complete foundation under the scope of vendor on turnkey basis. Tenderer to note and confirm that relevant data those may be required for the above work and the survey work will be undertaken immediately on receipt of confirmed order. Tenderer also to note that all supply of consumable materials including cement and steel shall be arranged by the contractor. No separate charges for design and preparation of detailed drawing will be entertained by BSPTCL.

Construction of approach road, culverts, roads inside Grid sub - stn. Including switchyard for transportation of heavy equipment i.e. Power transformer of 50MVA etc.is included in the scope of work whether mentioned in the price schedule or not. The road shall be made of PCC of adequate strength.

Tenderer to note and confirm the following drawings and details in quadruplicate shall be furnished as per tender specifications - (A) Tentative scheme for extension of control building as per specification. Complete schedule to be furnished. (B) Tentative scheme for drainage and approach road. (C) Tentative lighting scheme both indoor and outdoor with design calculation with the light fittings used. (D) Tentative scheme for grounding along with calculations. (E) Plan, elevation and other detailed drawing for extension of control building for extension works as and where specified. (F) Detailed drawing for all connectors, hardwares and insulators. (G) Detailed plan, elevation of extension portion of 220/132/33 KV switchyard mentioning all parameter as per CBIP, ISS, I.E Rules etc.

Tenderer to note and confirm that AC/DC change over BSPTCL Indoor type suitable for mounting complete with AC/DC conductor, auxiliary conductor, timer, test push button, DC Voltmeter, DC feeder shall have to be included in your price.

Tenderer to note and confirm that the lighting switch boards flash type with 5 A switch and 5A socket including space for fixing electronic hand regulator shall be used.

Tenderer to note and confirm that any additional requirement for AC/DC changeover board, lighting junction boxes and lighting board are required to fulfill the entire installation, depending on the requirement, shall be within the scope of work with no extra cost to BSPTCL.

Tenderer to note and confirm the following for the civil work required to complete foundation under the scope of vendor - Preparation of design and detailed working drawing and construction of foundation for equipment and structure to be supplied by tenderer as per approved drawing. (A) Preparation of design and detailed working drawing for construction of control room building and execution of the same as per approved drawing. (B) Construction of RCC cover for cable trench as per approved drawing. (C) Tenderer also to note that supply of all consumable materials including cement and steel shall be arranged by the contractor. No separate charges for design and preparation of detailed drawing will be entertained by BSPTCL.

Tenderer to note and confirm that the transformer shall be completely assembled and tested at the factory. Tests shall be performed in compliance of relevant ISS/IEC (as amended uptodate) CBIP regulations and BSPTCL specification.

Tenderer to note and confirm that type tests( as specified in the tender specifications) shall be carried out as per IS 2026 or IEC publication on the new transformer (to be supplied by tenderer). All the equipments provided shall also comply with the latest revision of Indian Electricity Act and Indian Electricity Rules and any another applicable statutory provisions, rules and regulations. All equipments provided under the specification shall generally conform to the latest issue of the ISS and BSPTCL specifications.

Tenderer to confirm that they will furnish following documents: i) Bank Guarantee towards security deposit/contract performance, guarantee before execution of the contract Agreement. ii) Bank Guarantee for advance payment. iii) Pert CPM/Barchart/Execution schedule for completion of the project before execution of the agreement. iv) Indemnity Bond for the equipments delivered and handed over to the contractor. v) Bank Guarantee against performance guarantee. vi) Power of Attorney by all the partners in case of Joint Venture for authorising the lead partner. vii) Copy of Agreement executed by the members of Joint Ventures.

Sales tax on Works contract, Turnover Tax on any other similar taxes under the Sales Tax, Act, as applicable, are included in the Bid/tendered price and BSPTCL/Purchaser shall not bear any expenditure/liability on this account. Entry tax, if any shall be extra.

The tenderer prices quoted in price schedule included all import duties and levies including licence fees lawfully payable by the contractor on imported goods/items and other taxes and duties on bought-out components, materials, equipments and other items and no such taxes, duties & levies shall be additionally payable by the BSPTCL. Tenderer are also to confirm that no taxes and duties (except octrai/entry tax if applicable) shall be payable by the BSPTCL/Purchaser on bought-out items which are dispatched by the Sub-vendors of the contractor directly to the project site on sale-in-transit basis. However, BSPTCL shall provide necessary concessional sales tax declaration from, as concessional sales tax has been included in the price for such sale in transit transactions. The applicable Octroi/entry tax, as indicated in price also be reimbursed by the BSPTCL subject to furnishing of documentary proof.

It is hereby confirmed that the bidder/tenderer is making the offer on the basis of a divisible supply-cum-Erection Contract on a single source responsibility basis. The supply portion of the Contract will relate to supply of equipments/materials and erection portion will relate to transportation, insurance, storage, intallation, construction, stringing, testing and commissioning etc as defined in price schedules. The Tender/bidder has no objection if the contract is considered to be placed in to separate contracts, i.e., one contract for supply of all equipment on ex-works basis and second contract for all services such as in land transportation, insurance, handling at site, storage, isurance, erection, testing and commissioning etc of materials/ items as defined in the tender specifications. This is also hereby confirmed that the award of two contracts will not in any way absolve the contractor of any responsibility and obligation as per the terms and conditions of the tender specification for succesful completion of the complete work as per the tender specifications and both the contract will have a cross fall breach Clause i.e., a breach in one contract will automatically be considered as breech of the other contract which will conform the BSPTCL/Purchaser/ Employer the right to terminate the other contract at th contractor's risk and cost.

It is hereby confirmed that if any income-tax, surcharge on income tax or any other corporate tax is applicable/payble under the law, the same shall be paid by the contractor.

It is confirmed that the contract shall be executed strictly in accordance with the specifications and documents except for the variations and deviations, all of which have been detailed out exhaustively in the following schedules irrespective of what soever has been stated to the contrary any where else in the tender/offer/bid. - (i) Schedule of deviations against technical specifications. (ii) Schedule of deviations against general conditions of the contract. (iii) Schedule of revision of prices against deviations as detatiled.

Confirm that the following clauses as specified in the tender specifications are accepted unconditionally and no deviations/exceptions are taken on any account whatsoever.: Prices, Security Deposit, Earnest Money, Liquidated damage for delay,stage penalty, incentives., Guarantee, Terms of Payment, Performance guarantee, Taking Over, Insurance,

Confirm that additional conditions, deviations, if any, found in the proposal documents other than those stated in the deviation schedules, save the pretaining to any rebate, offered, shall stand with drawn.

Unit rates of items/equipments/works as and where required have been furnished

The details of equipments/materials proposed to be supplied as bought out items have been furnished in a separate schedule.

The required documents related to the pre-qualification of he tenderers as detailed in the tender specifications has been furnished in the tender. The documents for the fulfillment of the requirement of the tender specifications have been furnished.

Confirm that if the offer is submitted against the tender is accepted by the BSPTCL, the contractor agree to submit engineering data, provide services and complete the entire work in accordance with schedule indicated in the tender/offer. It has been clearly understood that the time for completion of the project is the essence of the contract and hence the execution schedule shall be strictly adhered to the execution schedule has been furnished with the offer.

Separate schedule for each item for which L.S. price have been quoted should be furnished with part I of the tender.

Confirm that all equipments and materials confirming strictly to the tender specification only shall be offered to be delivered in case the order is placed on the bidder. In case of any deviations in the technical specification or make of offered materials/equipments, the BSPTCL shall not be responsibble for any delay even if it is approved proved.

Confirm that no extra claim shall be entertained by the BSPTCL for the specified scope of work

To confirm whether the price for ?supply? and ?erection component? for sub station automation system has been quoted in complete shape considering the system as a whole including mandatory spare . Also, that the break up and details of different component of SAS has been described in complete shape in the techno commercial bid plus price schedule. Also that the quoted price of project includes provision of guarantee to be extended by contractor for SAS for a period of 5 years after successful availability test.

To confirm whether 10% BG would be furnished by that contractor towards employing vendor support if any during guarantee period of SAS as per Cl. 1.3.39.1 of Vol. I of tender specification. Please specify clearly whether support of vendor would be obtained for SAS system or the contractor itself is capable for design, manufacture, supply and installation of SAS system.

Required supplementary information and supportive document to complement the bid be submitted as attachment to shedule 'P-III'

Bidder must fill up attached BOQ excel sheet and upload the same. Also fill up the final project cost obtained from BOQ excel summary sheet to BOQ tab of e-portal. Bidder must ensure that the total project cost in filled excel sheet and cost filled in BOQ tab of e-portal must be same. If any discrepancy is found, the project cost filled in attached BOQ excel sheet shall prevail.