THDC Limited, Re-Invitation for Prequalification - Vishnuigad Pipalkoti Hydro-Electric Project - EPC Package for Electro-Mechanical Equipment Works

VISHNUGAD PIPALKOTI H.E. PROJECT

Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project

Ashirwad Complex,

Pipalkoti, District - Chamoli

Phone : 01372-266396

Fax : 01372-266396

E-mail : pipalkotiproj@thdc.gov.in

THDC INDIA LTD. (A MINI RATANA COMPANY)

ICB No. THDC/RKSH/CC-297

SPECIFIC PROCUREMENT NOTICE

Re-Invitation for Prequalification – INDIA

VISHNUGAD PIPALKOTI HYDRO- ELECTRIC PROJECT

EPC PACKAGE FOR ELECTRO - MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT WORKS

LOAN NO. : 8078-IN

This invitation for prequalification follows the general procurement notice for this project that appeared on January 05, 2007 in Development Business on line.

THDC INDIA LIMITED intends to execute Vishnugad Pipalkoti Hydro Electric Project (4X111MW) in the state of Uttarakhand, India. 'International Bank for Reconstruction and Development' (IBRD) has approved the loan of US $ 648 million( US Dollor Six Hundred and Forty Eight Million) towards the cost of the project and intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) for Electro-Mechanical Equipment Works. The scope of work of this EPC Package is as under:

EPC contract covering all Electro - Mechanical Equipment works.

Electro- Mechanical equipment Works:-

i. Electro - Mechanical works -

Design, manufacture, testing before dispatch, supply, transportation, insurance, storage and preservation, security, erection, testing and commissioning of all Electro-Mechanical equipment and coordination among various suppliers for supply of the items and its erection including but not limited to 04 nos. Generating Units including Francis Turbines each of 111 MW & Generators; Single phase 40 MVA, 420 kV transformers; 420 kV Gas Insulated Switchgear, Computerized control & Monitoring system, Spherical Valves, Butterfly Valves and 420 kV XLPE Cables etc. on an EPC basis.

ii. Assistance in Successful operation of plant for 6 months.

THDC INDIA LIMITED (THDCIL) intends to pre-qualify contractors and / or firms for the above EPC Package. it is expected that invitations for bid will be made in June/July’2012.

Pre-qualification will be conducted through pre-qualification procedures specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits, January'2011, and is open to all bidders from eligible source countries, as defined in the guidelines.

Interested eligible applicants may obtain further information from and inspect the pre-qualification document at THDC INDIA LIMITED (THDCIL) (address given below) from 10.00 hrs. to 16.00 hrs.(Except Second Saturday, Sunday and holidays.)

A complete set of the pre-qualification documents of EPC package in English may be purchased by interested applicants from 05.03.12 to 19.04.12 (except Second Saturday, Sunday and holidays) on the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a nonrefundable fees of Rs 10,000 (Rupees Ten Thousand only) or in US$ 250 (US Dollar Two Hundred and Fifty only) including applicable Trade tax. The method of payment will be in the form of Demand Draft in favour of “THDC INDIA LIMITED” payable at New Delhi / Rishikesh, India. (Those who purchased the Pre-qualification documents, against the earlier SPN for the same work under subject shall be issued documents free of cost at their request). The applicant may collect the document in person or through an authorized agent. If desired, Employer shall dispatch the document(s) by registered mail or courier.

The PQ document will also be displayed on THDCIL’s website http://www.thdc.gov.in and www.tenders.gov.in for information of the applicants.

Applications for pre-qualification should be submitted in sealed envelopes, delivered to the address given below by 14.00 hrs on 20.04.2012 and be clearly marked “Application to Pre-qualify for EPC Package for Electro-Mechanical equipment works for Vishnugad Pipalkoti HE Project”.

The earlier PQ invitation vide ICB No.THDC/RKSH/ CD-261 stands cancelled.

THDC INDIA LIMITED

Additional General Manager (Contracts)
Pragati Bhawan,
Bypass Road, Pragatipuram,
Rishikesh – 249 201, Uttarakhand (India)        

Tel: 91-135-2430721, 2473210,

Fax: 91-135-2438379, 2436592,
E-mail: thdccontract_vphep@yahoo.co.in

For more details visit Web site: http://www.thdc.gov.in and www.tenders.gov.in

Source: HT 04.03.12