Invitation for Bids: EMS/SCADA and Auxiliary Power Supply System Package for the Second Power System Development Project

Strategic Insights -

The Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID) is seeking bids for the EMS/SCADA and Auxiliary Power Supply System Package as part of the Second Power System Development Project. The project aims to upgrade the power grid system in India, with funding from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and potentially the Government of India (GoI) grant. The scope of work includes design, engineering, testing, integration, supply, delivery, and installation of the SCADA/EMS system and auxiliary power supply system.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project involves the procurement of an EMS/SCADA and Auxiliary Power Supply System Package for the National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) Project.
  • The funding for the NLDC Project may change from IBRD to Government of India (GoI) grant, which would modify certain clauses in the bidding documents.
  • The project will be conducted through an international competitive bidding process, with a margin of preference for plant and equipment manufactured in India.
  • Interested bidders can download the bidding documents from the POWERGRID website and purchase a complete set for a non-refundable fee of US$ 200 or INR 10,000.
  • A Two-Stage Bidding Procedure will be adopted, with the first stage consisting of a technical bid and the second stage consisting of a technical and commercial bid.
  • A pre-bid conference will be held on 10 June 2004 to clarify the scope of work and other issues.
  • The first stage bids must be delivered by 2 July 2004, and the second stage bids must be accompanied by a bid security of US$ 81,500.

Statistics:

  • The project involves an estimated cost of purchasing the bidding documents for INR 10,000.
  • The first stage bid must consist of a technical bid without any reference to prices, and the second stage bid will consist of an updated technical bid and a commercial bid.
  • The pre-bid conference will be held on 10 June 2004 at 1100 hours.
  • The first stage bids must be delivered by 2 July 2004 at 1100 hours.
  • The second stage bids must be accompanied by a bid security of US$ 81,500.

Sources:

  • POWERGRID
  • International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
  • World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (January 1995, revised January and August 1996, September 1997, and January 1999)
  • United Nations Development Business Online (Copyright United Nations Development Business Unit, http://www.devbusiness.com)