MES Issues Tender for 500 KW Rooftop Solar Plant at Mamun Military Station

📌 Project Overview

• Tender Ref. No.: CEPZ-05/2025-26
• Authority: Chief Engineer, Pathankot Zone, Military Engineer Services (MES)
• Work Title: Provision of 500 KW rooftop solar power plant at Mamun Military Station under GE (North) Mamun.
• Estimated Cost: ₹2.6 Crore
• Completion Period: 66 Months
  • Installation & Commissioning: 6 Months
  • Operation & Maintenance: 60 Months

The scope includes design, supply, installation, commissioning, and 5-year manning & operation of the plant.

📌 Eligibility Criteria

MES-Enlisted Contractors

• Must be enlisted in Class ‘B’ or above.
• No adverse remarks in Work Load Report.
• Must meet Technical PQC.

Un-Enlisted Contractors

• Must meet all financial & technical norms for Class ‘B’ enlistment.
• Should not be blacklisted or debarred.
• Indian firms only; foreign firms not allowed.
• Firms with foreign directors must obtain security clearance.

Technical PQC (For All Bidders)

• MoU with a rated solar firm (1A–2C by CRISIL/CARE/etc.) or self-rated.
• Proven experience in the last 7 years:
  • 1 project ≥400 KW, or
  • 2 projects ≥250 KW, or
  • 3 projects ≥200 KW.
• Completion certificates and detailed work records required.

📌 Key Conditions

• Tender Cost: ₹2,000 (via DD/Banker’s Cheque in favour of GE North Mamun).
• EMD: ₹3,35,000 (Deposit-at-Call receipt only, FDR not accepted).
• Bid Portal: Online submission via defproc.gov.in.
• No Subletting: Only own staff/family members with PoA allowed.
• Single Bid Rule: Related firms cannot bid separately.
• GST Number & EPF Code: Mandatory (J&K-specific EPF code required before contract acceptance).

📌 Submission & Evaluation

• Two-Cover System:
  • Cover 1: Technical bid (eligibility docs, PQC, MoU, EMD, tender cost DD).
  • Cover 2: Financial bid (opened only for technically qualified bidders).
• Evaluation Authority: Chief Engineer, Pathankot Zone (Accepting Officer).
• Key Rules:
  • Original DDs must reach CE office within 7 days of bid closing.
  • Non-compliance leads to 6-month bar/debarment.
  • L1 (lowest) bid not binding; preference may be given to PSUs.

📌 Joint Ventures (JV)

• Max 2 firms allowed.
• Lead partner ≥60% share, other ≥30%.
• JV must meet financial criteria collectively.
• Each partner must meet at least 30% of technical criteria.
• Joint & several liability applies.

📌 Integrity Pact

Mandatory to ensure fairness and transparency.

• MES commits: No corruption, transparent process.
• Bidders commit: No bribes, collusion, or malpractice.
• Violations lead to: EMD forfeiture, disqualification, contract cancellation, blacklisting, and legal action.
• Oversight: Independent External Monitors (IEMs) appointed.

✅ Conclusion

This MES tender for a 500 KW rooftop solar EPC + 5-year O&M project at Mamun Military Station is highly structured with strict PQC, financial safeguards, and a strong Integrity Pact. It ensures that only technically experienced and financially sound firms can participate, with severe penalties for non-compliance.