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World Bank and UN Development Business Service Procurement in India - August 2005

Strategic Insights

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The Government of India, through the Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited (IREDA), has received a loan from the International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and a credit from the International Development Association (IDA) for the Second Renewable Energy Project. The project aims to promote the development of renewable energy in India. The procurement process involves the supply and installation of computer hardware, including servers, PCs, laptops, networking switches, network passive components, and software. The bidding process is open to all eligible bidders from Eligible Source Countries, and domestic preference is applicable.

Key Takeaways:

  • The project is funded by a loan from the IBRD and a credit from the IDA, with the GEF providing a grant toward the cost of the project.
  • The procurement process involves the supply and installation of computer hardware, including servers, PCs, laptops, networking switches, network passive components, and software.
  • Sealed bids are invited from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of the computer hardware and software.
  • The bidding process is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries, and domestic preference is applicable.
  • Interested eligible bidders can obtain further information from 10:00 to 17:00 hours on any working day and can see/download the tender document from the websites http://www.iredaltd.com or http://www.tenders.gov.in.
  • A non-refundable fee of Rs 5,000 or US$ 115 is required to purchase a complete set of Bidding Documents in English.
  • The Bidding Documents will be sent by speed-post or can be collected in person, and bids must be deposited in the tender box on or before 15:00 hours (IST) on 24 September 2005.
  • Electronic bidding is not permitted, and late bids will not be accepted. A margin of preference for eligible national contractors shall be applied as appropriate, and additional details are provided in the Bidding Documents.

Statistics:

  • The project cost is funded by a loan from the IBRD (Loan No. 4571 IN), a credit from the IDA (Credit No. 3396-IN), and a grant from the GEF (TF-020169).
  • The number of servers required is 5, PCs is 150, laptops is 15, networking switches is 9, and network passive components is as mentioned in the Bidding Documents.
  • The security amount required for each package is (i) Rs 155,000 for Package I, (ii) Rs 180,000 for Package II, and (iii) Rs 24,000 for Package III, or the equivalent amount in foreign currency.
  • The bidding process is open to all bidders from Eligible Source Countries, and domestic preference is applicable.

Sources:

  • World Bank's Guidelines: Procurement under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits (http://www.worldbank.org/html/opr/procure/guidelin.html)
  • IREDA, a Government of India Enterprise, through the Government of India (http://www.iredaltd.com)
  • UN Development Business Online (http://www.devbusiness.com)
  • International Bank of Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
  • International Development Association (IDA)
  • Global Environment Facility (GEF)

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