
The Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has invited offers for the installation and commissioning of a 100 kWP solar power project in its Calicut filling plant in Malappuram, Kerala. The project includes both ground installations and roof roof. In addition, it covers two years of extensive operation and maintenance with a provision for the extension of the maintenance services for another three years based on the service.
The project is divided into two parts. The first part includes the installation, testing and commissioning of IOCL-supported solar collectors, including civilian and allied work for assembly plates above a pond area. It also includes a two-year operating and maintenance period after communication. The second part covers another three years of maintenance after the first contract period to ensure the long -term efficiency of the solar system.

The estimated value of the contract is approximately £ 46.94 Lakh, including 18%. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) for the offer is 11,735.39 GBP, which must be submitted online. The deposit (SD) for Part A is 10% of the total contract value with a first deposit (ISD) of 2.5%. For Part B, the SD is 1% of the total price for part A. The end date of the BID submission date is 4TH March 2025.

The final time plan for Part A is two months from the 10th day of the opening order or the date of handing over the location, depending on the time earlier. The operation and maintenance under part A last 24 months after accommodation. The additional maintenance period according to Part B extends 36 months after completion of Part A for 36 months.
The tender procedure follows a two-bid system that includes a technical offer and a price offer. The technical offers are assessed first, and only the qualified bidders will pass for the price -bid phase. The contract is assigned to the lowest bidder (L1) on the basis of the total amount. In a tie, bidders are asked to hand over a discount bid in a sealed envelope, and if a draw continues, the bidder is selected with the highest sales in the past three years.
Interested bidders have to make a visit on site before making their offers. The website visit certified by an IOCL representative is an mandatory submission. In addition, bidders must provide essential documents such as PAN card, GST registration, PF registration and explanations according to the tender requirements.
The tendering and evaluation process is carried out entirely via the e-tendering portal from IOCL. The tender perspective is 120 days from the date of the technical offer opening. IOCL reserves the right to accept or reject an offer without assigning reasons.
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