Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers : SUPPLY OF STAINLESS STEEL (SS) PIPES (500 NB) FOR DNCG & CNCG COLLECTION SYSTEM IN RECOVERY ISLAND OF TNPL UNIT-II

TAMIL NADU NEWSPRINT AND PAPERS LIMITED

KAGITHAPURAM, TAMIL NADU, INDIA

Bid Document # TNPL/UNIT-II/CB/222323003864

for

Supply of Stainless Steel (SS) Pipes (500 NB) for DNCG & CNCG Collection System in Recovery Island of TNPL Unit-II

Date of Issue of Bid	:	10th January 2023
Due Date for Online Submission of Bid	:	19th January 2023

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited

Bid Document # TNPL/UNIT-II/CB/ 222323003864

PART 1

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Bid No.: TNPL/UNIT II/MEP/CB/222323003864

Date of Issue : 10/01/2023

Dear Sirs,

1. Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited (hereinafter referred to as "TNPL") own and operates an integrated pulp and paper manufacturing facility at Kagithapuram and Mondipatti in the state of Tamil Nadu. The paper mill manufactures different varieties of paper and is one of the major producers of newsprint and fine papers in India.
2. TNPL intends to Supply of Stainless Steel (SS) Pipes (500 NB) for DNCG & CNCG Collection System in Recovery Island of TNPL Unit-II, Mondipatti.
3. TNPL invites Bids from eligible Bidders for Supply of Stainless Steel (SS) Pipes (500 NB) for DNCG & CNCG Collection System in Recovery Island of TNPL Unit-II /MEP, as per the scope of this Bid Document through E-Procurement portal (https://tntenders.gov.in/nicgep/app).
4. The bidding procedure is electronic bid submission through the website (https://tntenders.gov.in/nicgep/app) only. The bidder can logon to this website and view the invitation for Bids and details of Materials / Works for which the bid is invited.
   The Terms and Conditions for E-Tendering, Terms and Conditions for E-Reverse Auction and Process Compliance Statement are furnished as Appendix 1, Appendix 2 & Appendix 3 to Part 2 respectively.
5. Qualification Criteria
   Bidder should be an ISO 9001 certified and reputed manufacturer of SS Pipes of sizes greater than 300 NB and not a dealer or an agent for the above. Bidder should have executed at least one (1) single order value not less than Rs.25 Lakhs in the last five (5) years towards supply of SS Pipes of sizes greater than 300NB.
   The bidder shall provide the documentary evidence for meeting the above qualification criteria.
6. Bid Fee & Bid Security:
   NIL
7. Bids shall be submitted, based on the guidelines set out in "Instructions to Bidders" enclosed as Part 2 of this Bid Document and shall be in conformity with the "General Terms and Conditions of Contract to be entered into between TNPL and the Successful Bidder" enclosed as Part 3 of this Bid Document and "Scope of Supply" enclosed as Part 4 of this Bid Document

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Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited

Bid Document # TNPL/UNIT-II/CB/ 222323003864

1. A two-cover (Technical cover and Finance cover) e-bidding procedure will be followed. For details, refer Cl.11 of" Terms and Conditions for E-Tendering" enclosed as Appendix-1 to Part 2 of the Bid Document.
2. The due date for submission of Tender Documents including the Technical cum Price bid through E-procurement portal (https://tntenders.gov.in/nicgep/app) is before 3:00 pm on 19th January 2023.
   The Technical cum Commercial Bid will be opened through online portal at 4:00 pm on 20th January 2023.
3. TNPL will not be responsible for any delay in submission of online bid on the due
   date and time (Server time) through E-tendering portal https://tntenders.gov.in/nicgep/app.
4. TNPL reserves the right to qualify the bids received and/or reject any or all the bids, at its own discretion, without assigning any reasons therefor. Also, TNPL reserves the right to split the order and award the contract to more than one bidder.
5. All the clarification in the document and specifications shall be requested to the following e-mail IDs:

To: [e-mail]

Cc: [e-mail]

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	PART 2
	INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR E-PROCUREMENT
	Table of Contents
Clause #	Title	Page #
A	INTRODUCTION	1
1	SCOPE OF BID	1
2	ELIGIBLE BIDDERS	1
3	COST OF BID	1
4	BIDDER TO HAVE NO CLAIM ON TNPL ON THE OUTCOME OF THE BIDDING PROCESS	1
B	BID DOCUMENT	1
5	CONTENT OF BID DOCUMENT	1
6	CLARIFICATION ON BID DOCUMENT	1
7	AMENDMENT TO BID DOCUMENT	1
C	PREPARATION OF BID	2
8	LANGUAGE OF BID	2
9	DOCUMENTS COMPRISING BID	2
10	BID FORM	2
11	BID PRICES	2
12	BID CURRENCIES	3
13	BID SECURITY	3
14	PERIOD OF VALIDITY OF BIDS	4
15	FORMAT AND SIGNING OF BID	4
D	BID SUBMISSION	4
16	BID SUBMISSION	4
17	DUE TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS	4
18	LATE BIDS	4
19	MODIFICATION AND WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS	5
E	OPENING AND EVALUATION OF BIDS	5
20	OPENING OF UNPRICED TECHNO COMMERCIAL BIDS	5
21	PRELIMINARY EXAMINATION OF UNPRICED TECHNO COMMERCIAL BIDS	5
22	EVALUATION OF UNPRICED TECHNO COMMERCIAL BIDS	5
23	CLARIFICATION ON UNPRICED TECHNO COMMERCIAL BIDS	6

24 NOTIFICATION OF RESULTS OF EVALUATION OF UNPRICED

	TECHNO COMMERCIAL BIDS TO BIDDERS	6
25	OPENING OF PRICE BIDS, E-REVERSE AUCTION AND EVALUATION OF PRICE BIDS	6
26	CONTACTING TNPL/TNPL'S PROJECT CONSULTANTS	6
F	AWARD OF CONTRACT	6
27	AWARD CRITERIA	6
28	TNPL'S RIGHT TO ACCEPT ANY BID AND TO REJECT ANY OR ALL BIDS	7
29	NOTIFICATION OF AWARD	7
30	SIGNING OF CONTRACT	7

Appendix

1. Terms and Conditions for E-Tendering
2. Terms and Conditions for E-reverse Auction
3. Process Compliance Statement
4. Bank Guarantee for Bid Security to Accompany Bid

Tamil Nadu Newsprint and Papers Limited

Bid Document

PART 2

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR E-PROCUREMENT

1. INTRODUCTION
   1 Scope of Bid
   1.1

These Instructions to Bidders provide necessary guidelines to be followed by Bidders when submitting their bid for:

1. Supply of Equipment/Spare Parts; or
2. Supply of Equipment and Spare Parts, and undertaking erection, start-up and commissioning thereof; or
3. Supply of Equipment and Spare Parts, and provision of supervisory services for erection, start- up and commissioning thereof against this Bid Document as specified in Part 4 of this Bid Document entitled Scope of Bid.

2 Eligible Bidders

2.1

This "Invitation for Bids" is open to all Bidders around the world who meet the pre-qualification criteria specified in the Notice Inviting Bid.

3 Cost of Bid

3.1

Bidder shall pay the prescribed bid fee.

3.2

Bidder shall bear all costs associated with the preparation and submission of its bid including visits, if need be, for personal inspection of TNPL's Project Site and for acquaintance of relevant Indian Standards and Regulations etc.

3.3

Bidder shall not be entitled to claim any cost, charges, expenses for or incidental to in connection with preparation and submission of bid, even if TNPL may select to withdraw the "Invitation to Bid".

4 Bidder to have No Claim on TNPL on the Outcome of the Bidding Process

Submission of any bid against the "Invitation for Bids" shall constitute an agreement that Bidder shall have no claim or cause of action against TNPL or its officers, employees, successors or assignees, regardless of the outcome of the bidding process.

B BID DOCUMENT

5 Content of Bid Document

5.1

Equipment, Spare Parts and Supervisory Services required, bidding procedures and Contract terms are prescribed in the Bid Document. In addition to the "Invitation for Bids", the Bid Document includes:

• Instructions to Bidders
• General Terms & Conditions of Contract
• Technical Specifications & Scope of Bid
• Bid Form and Price Schedule
• Bank Guarantee Form for "Bid Security"
• Bank Guarantee Form for "Advance Payment"
• Bank Guarantee Form for "Performance Security"

5.2

Bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms and specifications in the Bid Document. Failure to furnish all information required by the Bid Document or submission of a Bid not substantially responsive to the Bid Document in every respect will be at Bidder's risk and may result in the rejection of its bid.

6 Clarification on Bid Document

A prospective Bidder requiring any clarification on the Bid Document may notify TNPL in writing or by e-mail at the TNPL's mailing address indicated in the "Invitation for Bids". TNPL will respond in writing to any request for clarification on the Bid Document, which it receives not later than 10 days prior to the due time for the submission of Bids prescribed by TNPL.

7 Amendment to Bid Document

7.1

At any time prior to the due time for submission of Bid, TNPL may, for any reason, whether at its own initiative, or in response to a clarification requested by prospective Bidder, modify the Bid Document by amendment.

7.2

In order to afford prospective Bidders reasonable time in which to take the amendment into account in preparing their bid, TNPL may, at its discretion, extend the due time for the submission of bid.

7.3

The amendment as above will be notified as part of the Corrigendum in NIC platform.

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