TCIL Invites EOIs For Kerala's KSEBL AMI Project
TCIL has invited EOIs for consortium partnership in KSEBL-Phase-1 AMI Project, covering supply, installation, integration, operation, and maintenance of smart meters, HES software, and RF/Cellular communication network.
August 28, 2024. By EI News Network
With this initiative the State aims to modernise Kerala's power distribution network. The project- KSEBL-Phase-1, involves the supply, installation, system integration, and ongoing maintenance of smart meters and related systems. The EOI process starts with document availability on August 21, 2024, and requires online bid submissions by 11:00 A.M on September 3, 2024. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 A.M, with the financial bid opening scheduled for a later date.
As per the document, eligible bidders must meet stringent criteria, including a proven track record of executing large-scale smart meter projects. They must demonstrate experience in installing at least 100,000 smart meters and integrating Head End Systems with Meter Data Management (MDM) for similar scales of operations.
Additionally, bidders are required to have certifications such as ISO 9001:2008 or MMI Level 3 and must be a registered entity in India for at least five years. Financial stability is also crucial, with bidders needing to show positive net worth and a history of profitability in recent years.
Prospective bidders must ensure compliance with local content requirements, submit proof of PAN and GST registrations, and provide Manufacturers Authorization Certificates for key components. The EOI also specifies that bidders should not be blacklisted or subject to insolvency proceedings and must certify adherence to government procurement guidelines related to vendors from countries sharing a land border with India.
Bidders must be Class-I local suppliers as defined by the relevant order, with exceptions for global tender inquiries. Class-I and Class-II local suppliers are eligible for procurement by the entity. Bidders must submit a Mandatory Undertaking for Purchase Preference to ‘Make In India’. They should also include necessary documents verifying local content.
Bidders must be Indian companies registered under the Companies Act 1956/2013, or proprietorship/partnership firms or government societies. They need to provide Certificates of Incorporation, Registration, or similar documents, and proof of address.
Further the document says that financially, bidders must demonstrate an average annual turnover of at least INR 63.30 Crore over the last three financial years, or INR 52.75 Crore for MSEs and Startups, excluding GST.
Technically, bidders must have executed and implemented at least 100,000 smart meters in a project within the last seven years, with at least one year of operational experience. They should also have experience integrating Head-End Systems with Meter Data Management (MDM) for a minimum of 100,000 consumers or endpoints. Bidders must hold ISO 9001:2008 or MMI Level 3 certification and be a registered legal entity in India for at least five years.
Smart meter manufacturers must have been operational for at least ten years and supplied 150,000 smart meters in the last five years. Head-End System providers must have commissioned 150,000 smart meter endpoints, while RF technology providers must have implemented projects with at least 50,000 endpoints using RF mesh technology.
All bidders must provide valid PAN and GST registrations, Manufacturer’s Authorisation Certificates if applicable, and confirm compliance with regulations on bidders from neighboring countries. A Tender Security of INR 5,00,000 and tender fees of INR 23,600 are required, with exemptions for MSEs and Start-ups under certain conditions.
For further details and to access the EOI documents, interested parties should visit TCIL's official website or the GePNIC portal. Assistance is available through NIC’s toll-free help desk for queries related to the online submission process.
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