MES Issues Tender for 350 KW Rooftop Solar Plant at Samba Military Station

📌 Project Overview

• Tender Ref. No.: CEPZ-06/2025-26
• Authority: Chief Engineer, Pathankot Zone, Military Engineer Services (MES)
• Work Title: Provision of 350 KW rooftop solar power plant at Samba Military Station under GE Samba.
• Estimated Cost: ₹1.86 Crore
• Completion Period: 66 Months
  • Installation & Commissioning: 6 Months
  • Operation & Maintenance: 60 Months

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

📌 Eligibility Criteria

• MES-Enlisted Contractors:
  • Class ‘B’ or above.
  • No adverse remarks in Work Load Report.
  • Must meet Technical PQC.
• Un-Enlisted Contractors:
  • Must meet financial & technical norms of Class ‘B’.
  • Must not be suspended or blacklisted.
  • Only Indian firms eligible; foreign firms not allowed.
• Technical PQC (for all bidders):
  • MoU with solar firm rated 1A–2C by CRISIL/CARE/etc. (or own rating).
  • Experience in last 7 years:
    • 1 project ≥280 KW, or
    • 2 projects ≥175 KW each, or
    • 3 projects ≥140 KW each.

📌 Key Conditions

• Tender Cost: ₹1,000 (via DD/Banker’s Cheque in favour of GE Samba).
• EMD: ₹2,61,000 (Deposit-at-Call receipt, FDR not accepted).
• Bid Submission: Online via defproc.gov.in.
• Single Bid Rule: No related firms can bid separately.
• No Subletting: Work must be executed directly by the contractor.
• EPF Requirement: J&K-specific EPF code mandatory (to be obtained if not already).

📌 Bid Process & Evaluation

• Two-Cover System:
  • Cover 1: Technical bid (eligibility docs, EMD, PQC proof).
  • Cover 2: Financial bid (opened only for technically qualified bidders).
• Evaluation: Conducted by Accepting Officer (CE, Pathankot Zone).
• Important: Lowest bid not binding; preference may be given to PSUs.
• Penalty: Failure to submit original DDs within 7 days leads to 6-month bar/debarment.

📌 Joint Ventures (JV)

• Allowed with max 2 partners.
• Lead partner ≥60% share, other ≥30%.
• Must collectively meet financial criteria; each must meet 30% of technical criteria.
• Joint & several liability applies.

📌 Integrity Pact

• Mandatory to ensure fair and transparent process.
• Sanctions for violation: disqualification, forfeiture of EMD, blacklisting, cancellation of contract.
• Independent External Monitors (IEMs) appointed for oversight.

✅ Conclusion

This MES tender for a 350 KW rooftop solar EPC + 5-year O&M project at Samba is a highly structured and compliance-heavy bid. It emphasizes technical experience, financial soundness, and strict integrity standards, with severe penalties for non-compliance.