Project Overview
The Military Engineer Services (MES) has issued a tender under Tender Reference No: CEPZ-05/2025-26 for the design, supply, installation, commissioning, and five-year operation & maintenance of a 500 KW rooftop solar power plant at Mamun Military Station (GE North Mamun).
- Project Cost: ₹260 Lakhs (₹2.6 Crore)
- Completion Period: 66 months
- 6 months: installation & commissioning
- 60 months: operation & maintenance
- Tender Document Fee: ₹2,000 (via DD/Banker’s Cheque in favour of GE North Mamun)
- Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹3,35,000 (via Deposit-at-Call receipt; FDRs not accepted)
- Submission Portal: Online through
www.defproc.gov.in
Eligibility Criteria
The tender is open to MES-enlisted as well as un-enlisted contractors, with strict compliance requirements.
- MES-Enlisted Contractors:
- Must be in Class ‘B’ or above.
- Should not have adverse remarks in Work Load Report.
- Must meet Technical PQC.
- Un-Enlisted Contractors:
- Must meet Class ‘B’ financial & technical enlistment norms (annual turnover, solvency, working capital, and experience with government/PSU projects).
- Must not be blacklisted, suspended, or debarred.
- Foreign firms are not allowed; Indian firms with foreign directors require security clearance.
- Technical PQC (for all bidders):
- MoU with a solar firm rated 1A/1B/1C/2A/2B/2C (CRISIL/CARE etc.), or self-rated.
- Proven track record of completed projects in the past 7 years:
- One plant ≥ 400 KW, OR
- Two plants ≥ 250 KW each, OR
- Three plants ≥ 200 KW each.
Key Conditions
- Mandatory Site Visit: Bidders are encouraged to inspect the site via GE North Mamun.
- GST Registration: Must be uploaded for ‘T’ bid validation.
- EPF Code: A valid J&K EPF code is required; out-of-state bidders must obtain this before signing the contract.
- No Subletting: Work execution must remain in-house (only via employees or family with Power of Attorney).
- Single Bid Policy: A firm can submit only one bid; related firms cannot compete.
- Bid Validity: No withdrawal or revision after submission deadline.
Tender Submission & Evaluation
The process follows a two-cover system:
- Technical Bid (Cover 1): Eligibility documents, EMD, MoU, PQC proof, certificates, and DD for tender cost.
- Financial Bid (Cover 2): BOQ, opened only after technical clearance.
- The Chief Engineer, Pathankot Zone, reserves full discretion and is not bound to accept the lowest bid.
- Preference may be given to public sector undertakings in line with government policy.
- Non-submission of original DDs within 7 days of deadline attracts penalties:
- Enlisted contractors → barred for 6 months.
- Un-enlisted contractors → financial bid not opened + debarment for 6 months.
Joint Ventures & Integrity Pact
- Joint Ventures (JVs):
- Maximum of two firms.
- Lead partner must hold ≥60%, other partner ≥30%.
- Both must meet financial norms; each must fulfill at least 30% of technical criteria.
- Same firm cannot bid both individually and in JV.
- Both are jointly & severally liable.
- Integrity Pact (IP):
- Mandatory anti-corruption clause ensuring transparency.
- Breach leads to disqualification, EMD forfeiture, blacklisting, contract cancellation, or legal action.
- Oversight by Independent External Monitors (IEMs).
Conclusion
This MES 500 KW rooftop solar project at Mamun Military Station is a major EPC + O&M tender worth ₹2.6 Crore. With stringent technical qualifications, financial criteria, and mandatory compliance with the Integrity Pact, it is designed to attract only capable and credible solar contractors.
