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Tender for Maintenance of Battery Sets at Wanakbori Power Plant Gujarat | Power & Energy Sector

Posted

30 Oct 2025, 06:30 pm

Deadline

19 Nov 2025, 06:00 pm

EMD

₹18,322

Value

₹6,10,740

Progress

Issue30 Oct 2025, 06:30 pm
AwardPending
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Tender Type

Open

Sector

Power and Energy

Tender Fee

₹1,770

Contract Form

Works

Completion Period

24  Months

Currency Type

Single

This government tender offers a unique opportunity for experienced contractors in the power and energy sector to participate in the maintenance of battery sets at Wanakbori Thermal Power Station, Gujarat. The project involves comprehensive maintenance, testing, and replacement of batteries in a large-scale thermal power plant, ensuring safety and operational efficiency. The tender is open to qualified electrical and maintenance firms with proven expertise, offering a contract worth approximately INR 6,10,740 over 24 months. Bidders must adhere to strict eligibility criteria, submit detailed technical and financial proposals online, and meet all deadlines. The process emphasizes transparency, with evaluations based on technical competence, past performance, and cost-effectiveness. Key dates include bid opening on 19-11-2025, with detailed guidelines available on the NPROCURE platform. This opportunity is ideal for companies specializing in power plant maintenance, electrical services, and battery system management seeking to contribute to Gujarat's power infrastructure development.

Scope Of Work

The selected contractor will be responsible for:

  • Performing routine inspection and maintenance of battery sets in the CHP & BOP areas.
  • Replacing defective batteries and components as per manufacturer specifications.
  • Conducting testing and commissioning of battery systems to ensure operational readiness.
  • Maintaining detailed records of maintenance activities and test results.
  • Ensuring compliance with safety standards and environmental regulations.

Key deliverables include:

  • Regular maintenance reports
  • Test certificates
  • Replacement logs

The process involves:

  1. Receiving work orders from the Chief Engineer.
  2. Planning maintenance schedules.
  3. Executing maintenance activities.
  4. Documenting all work performed.
  5. Submitting reports for review.
Specification Details
Battery Type Lead-acid, VRLA, or as specified
Maintenance Frequency Quarterly or as required
Safety Standards As per IEC and local regulations
Documentation Maintenance logs, test reports, safety compliance certificates

Technical Specifications

The battery sets must conform to the following technical parameters:

Parameter Specification
Battery Type Lead-acid, VRLA
Capacity As per plant requirement
Voltage 2V per cell, total system voltage as specified
Testing Regular testing for capacity and safety
Replacement Use OEM-approved batteries
Safety Comply with IEC standards

Procedures include:

  • Inspection of existing batteries.
  • Testing for capacity and leakage.
  • Replacement of defective units.
  • Final testing and certification.

All activities must adhere to safety protocols and manufacturer guidelines.

Financial Requirements

The estimated project cost is INR 6,10,740, with an EMD amount of INR 18,322.20. The financial proposal should include:

Cost Element Amount (INR)
Total Estimated Cost 610740
EMD 18322.20
Tender Fee 1770

Payment terms are:

  • 30% advance upon contract signing.
  • 40% after completion of 50% of work.
  • Remaining 30% after final acceptance.
  • Payments will be made against submission of valid invoices and work completion certificates.
  • All payments are subject to deductions as per applicable laws.

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Eligibility Criteria

✓ Must have valid registration and licenses for electrical and maintenance work.
✓ Experience in maintenance of power plant battery systems for at least 3 years.
✓ Proven track record with at least 2 similar projects completed successfully.
✓ Financial stability demonstrated through bank solvency certificate of at least 20% of the estimated project cost.
✓ Must provide all required technical and financial documents as specified.

Criteria Requirement
Tender fee and EMD Attach scanned copies of tender fee and EMD details
Experience Certificates and orders for similar work
Bank Solvency Original bank solvency certificate
Technical Capability List of tools, personnel, supervisor details
Licenses & Registration Valid GST, I.T., PAN, Electrical contractor license
Insurance & Labour Group insurance, labor license copies
Technical Bid Complete technical bid with relevant documents
Unconditional Tender Affirmation of unconditional bid
PF & Labour Details PF Code No., labor license validity

Bidding Process

Process Timeline

1. Preliminary stage

20-11-2025 15:00

2. Technical Stage

20-11-2025 15:30

3. Commercial Stage

Required Forms

Preliminary

Tender fee details –WTPS

User Defined Template-Standard

Required

EMD details works-WTPS

User Defined Template-Standard

Required

Technical

Technical Bid

User Defined Template-Standard

Required

Commercial

Percentage Rate

Library-Secured

Required

Required Documents

Stage - Preliminary stage

1

Attach Scanned copy of Tender fee and EMD details.

Required

Stage - Technical Stage

1

Experience certificate of similar work & copy of past orders executed for similar type of work.(as mentioned in tender document)

Required
2

Bank solvency certificate of @ 20 percent estimated value of nationalized bank, in original.(as mentioned in tender document)

3

Assurance for the un-conditional tender

Required
4

Details of PF Code No.

Required
5

Group insurance of all the contract labor duly engaged throughout the contract period.(as mentioned in tender document)

Required
6

Copy of the contract labors license from the appropriate authorities duly obtained and for renewed for the entire contract period.(as mentioned in tender document)

Required
7

Copy of GST Registration No., I.T. No. & PAN Card No.

Required
8

List of tools & tackles and technical personnel & name of supervisor.(as mentioned in tender document)

Required
9

Attach scanned copy of technical bid with all relevants documents.

Required
10

Copy of valid Electrical contractor license (as mentioned in tender document)

Required

Form - Technical Bid

1

Attach scan copy of Tender documents

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the deadline for submitting bids for this tender?

The bid submission deadline is 19th November 2025 at 18:00 hours. Bidders must upload all required documents and complete the submission process before this time to be considered.

What documents are required to participate in the technical bid?

Bidders need to submit experience certificates, bank solvency certificates, GST registration, labor licenses, technical bid documents, and electrical contractor licenses. All documents must be scanned and uploaded online as specified in the tender guidelines.

How is the evaluation of bids conducted?

Bids are evaluated based on technical competence (50%), financial proposal (30%), and past performance (20%). Minimum qualifying marks are 70% for technical evaluation. The final award is based on the combined score of technical and financial assessments.

Can I attend training sessions for online bidding?

Yes, free vendor training sessions are organized every Saturday at (n)code solutions, Ahmedabad. These sessions help bidders understand the online bidding process and prepare their submissions effectively.

Where can I download the tender documents?

Tender documents are available for free download from the official NPROCURE portal. Use your registered credentials to access and download the RFQ NO-72881-E and I-8.pdf document for detailed specifications and instructions.