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New BG Double Line Construction Balodabazar to Parmalkasa

Construction of New BG Double Line from Balodabazar (Km 110.500) to Parmalkasa (Km 280.840) and Y-connectivities from Lakholi station and Marauda Y Cabin including earthwork, Bridges, Rail over Rail (ROR) Bridge , Road over Bridge (ROB), Road under Bridge (RUB), station buildings, track works, Electrification, Signaling &Telecommunication works, and allied miscellaneous works in connection with Kharsia- Naya Raipur-Parmalkasa 5th & 6th Line Project under South East Central Railway in the State of Chhattisgarh.

South East Central Railway · ChhattisgarhCAO-C-BSP-26-27-13

Written by TenderKart AI from the documents published when it was generated. Check the tender for later corrigenda before you bid.

Published

30 Jul 2026

Closes

30 Oct 2026

Estimated value

₹3966.2 Cr

EMD

₹79.3 Cr

Key dates

All important dates as they stand after corrigenda: publication, pre-bid/clarification deadline, bid submission deadline, bid opening, and bid validity period.

Publication / invitation

RFP/NIT invited on 30.07.2026; tender uploaded on IREPS on 30/07/2026 19:09.

Bid documents available on https://ireps.gov.in from 30.07.2026.
NIT Run Date/Time stamp: 30/07/2026 19:10:12.

Pre-bid / clarification deadlines

Last date for queries 25.08.2026 upto 10:30 Hrs; 1st Pre-Bid 25.08.2026; Authority response by 10.09.2026; 2nd Pre-Bid 23.09.2026; further response by 15.10.2026.

NIT header shows Pre-Bid Conference Date Time 25/08/2026 11:00 and 2nd Pre-Bid 23/09/2026 11:00, while NIT General Instructions state both meetings start at 11:30 A.M. (see contradictions).
Venue (both meetings): Chamber of CPM/South/Con/BSP, Nirman Bhavan, SECR, Bilaspur; hybrid physical/Google Meet (link in NIT).
Maximum two representatives per Bidder at Pre-Bid conference on production of authority letter.

Bid submission deadline (online)

RFP Bid Due Date is 29.10.2026 up to 15:00 Hrs IST on https://ireps.gov.in; NIT Closing Date/Time is 30/10/2026 15:00 (conflict — see contradictions).

NIT Bidding Start Date: 16/10/2026.
RFP last date of request for Bid Document also shown as 29.10.2026.
Manual/offline offers not allowed; late e-bids blocked by portal.
No corrigendum in the document set amending these dates.

Physical originals deadline

Physical submission of documents listed in RFP Clause 2.11.2 due on or before 05.11.2026 up to 18:00 Hrs IST at CPM/South/Con/BSP, Nirman Bhawan, Bilaspur.

Receipt should be obtained from the nominated officer.
Late physical receipt after prescribed date/time is not considered and the Bid is summarily rejected.

Bid opening

Technical Bids open online on 06.11.2026 after 15:30 Hrs IST at the address in Clause 2.11.4(i); Financial Bid opening intimated later to technically responsive bidders.

Declaration of eligible/qualified Bidders: will be intimated during bidding process.
A Non-Responsive Technical Bid under Cl.3.1.6 will not qualify for opening of Financial Bids (NIT).

Bid validity and post-award timelines

Bid validity 180 days from Bid Due Date; LOA duplicate return within 7 days of LOA; Performance Security within 30 days of LOA; Agreement signing stated as within 30 days of receipt of Performance Security in RFP schedule (see also EPC 60-day LOA timeline under contradictions).

Validity may be extended by mutual consent.
Selected Bidder's Bid Security retained until Performance Security (and Additional PS if any) is provided; otherwise Bid Security refundable not later than 200 days from Bid Due Date.

Financials

Tender value or estimated cost, EMD/bid security (amount, acceptable forms, validity), tender document fees, performance security, and key payment terms.

Estimated / advertised project cost

Estimated Project Cost / Advertised Value is Rs. 39,66,20,39,906.07 (Rs. 3966.20 crore).

NIT Schedule structure (indicative): EPC Project Lumpsum Schedule G Rs. 31,772,100,000.00 plus Schedule G1 itemised packages (bridge foundation/substructure USSOR/NS, utility shifting, tree translocation, etc.).
Component costs stated for similar-work assessment: Earthwork/formation/minor+major bridges Rs 2189.01 Cr; Track works Rs 531.78 Cr; Signalling Rs 338.72 Cr; OHE Rs 563.69 Cr.

Bid Security / EMD

Bid Security Rs. 79,32,40,800/-; refundable not later than 200 days from Bid Due Date (except Selected Bidder).

Acceptable forms: Account Payee Demand Draft, Fixed Deposit Receipt, Banker's Cheque, e-payment Gateway of Authority, or Bank Guarantee Bond from a scheduled commercial bank of India (Appendix-VII format).
BG validity: 90 days beyond bid validity period (i.e. beyond the 180-day Bid validity).
Scanned instrument must be uploaded on IREPS; original physical delivery required (timing conflict between Cl.2.20.6 and Cl.1.3/2.12 — see contradictions).
e-BG accepted only if issued by an Indian Scheduled Commercial Bank listed on IREPS that has furnished the prescribed declaration.
Any Bid without Bid Security is summarily rejected; no relaxation.
Tender document cost: Rs. 0.00 / free on IREPS.

Performance Security, Additional PS and Retention Money

Performance Security 5% of Bid/Contract Price within 30 days of LOA; Additional PS if bid is more than 5% below advertised cost; separate Retention Money 5% of Contract Price also within 30 days of LOA.

PS forms: Insurance Surety Bond / account payee DD / FDR from commercial bank / online payment / irrevocable unconditional bank guarantee (Schedule-F forms).
PS validity: up to 6 months beyond expiry of Defects Liability Period; may initially be for 2 years with mandatory extensions at least 2 months before expiry.
Failure to furnish PS within 30 days: optional further 30 days on damages @ 0.01% of Contract Price per day (days 31–60); else Bid Security encashed and Agreement treated as terminated with further LD equal to stipulated PS.
Additional Performance Guarantee: Below 0–5% (inclusive) Nil; Below 5% → 5%.
Retention Money valid up to 6 months beyond date of completion of work; released within 15 days of Completion Certificate (after appropriations).
PS (and additional PS) released within 60 days of expiry of DLP/extended DLP after defects rectified.

Key payment terms

Contract Price = accepted lumpsum under Schedule G plus actual execution under Schedule G-1; interim stage payments per Schedule-G; optional mobilisation/equipment Advance up to 10% with interest.

Advance Payment: up to 10% of Contract Price in two instalments of up to 5% each; simple interest at Bank Rate + 4% p.a.; each instalment backed by bank guarantee for 110% of instalment.
1st advance anytime after Appointed Date; 2nd after 60 days from Appointed Date with proof of utilisation of 1st instalment.
Advance recovery starts when cumulative interim payments reach 50% of Contract Price, at 30% of each IPC amount plus interest; no payment above 90% of Contract Price until advance+interest fully recovered.
Contract Price includes duties, taxes, royalty and fees as on Base Month.
Bidding style: Single Rate for Each Schedule (Above/Below/Par) on IREPS.

Eligibility

Every pass/fail eligibility and qualification requirement: experience and past performance, turnover/net worth, registrations and certifications, consortium/JV rules, and debarment or blacklisting conditions.

Bidder constitution and JV/Consortium rules

Single entity or Consortium/JV up to 4 members; Lead Member minimum 51% shareholding; joint and several liability till DLP; Lead Member must self-execute ≥30% of project value.

NIT: JV allowed (max 4 members); Consortium allowed (max 4 members).
Technical Capacity of 35% under Cl.2.2.2.1(ii) must be satisfied by any member holding ≥26%; other members not used for that 35% must each have ≥10% Technical Capacity under Cl.2.2.2.1(ii); JV/Consortium cumulatively 100% Financial Capacity.
Non-Indian firm may tender only in JV with an Indian firm holding minimum 51%.
JV/Consortium constitution cannot be modified after bid submission (except succession laws) if it affects minimum eligibility; Lead Member must continue as Lead.
Conflict of Interest rules in Cl.2.2.1(c) apply (common ownership, cross-subsidies, same legal representative, consultant to Authority, etc.).
Foreign shareholding ≥25% or foreign control of Lowest Bidder requires national-security/public-interest approval (Cl.2.1.12).

Technical Capacity — Threshold and railway eligible project

Over last 5 previous FYs + current FY up to Base Month: (i) payments/PPP self-execution > 2.5× Estimated Project Cost (Threshold Technical Capacity), with ≥1/4 from Category 1 and/or 3; and (ii) one Completed/Substantially completed Railway Sector Eligible Project ≥50% of Estimated Project Cost.

Estimated Project Cost Rs. 3966.20 Cr ⇒ Threshold Technical Capacity > Rs. 9,915.50 Cr; one-fourth floor from Cat.1/3 ≈ Rs. 2,478.875 Cr; 50% railway project ≥ Rs. 1,983.10 Cr.
For JV: other members not used for the 50% criterion must each have a Railway Sector Eligible Project ≥10% EPC (Rs. 396.62 Cr).
Substantially completed = ongoing work with payment ≥75% of present contract value (excluding PVC) and no termination proceedings; credential certificate not older than 60 days before invitation date.
Eligible project receipts below Rs. 396.62 Cr not reckoned for Categories 3/4 (new line/doubling etc.).
Category factors: Cat.1 & 3 factor 1.0; Cat.2 & 4 factor 0.50; OECD developed-country projects further ×0.5.
Maintenance works not eligible; JV share restricted to member’s share for Cat.1–4 under Cl.2.2.2.1(i).

Technical Capacity — Similar Nature of Work

Either one similar work ≥20% of Estimated Project Cost, or two similar works each ≥10% (Amendment No. 2; 13.03.26).

Similar Nature of Work = Indian Railway network infrastructure (New Line, Doubling, Multitracking, Gauge Conversion, Metro, HSR, DFC) comprising ALL of: (1) earthwork/formation incl. minor bridges + major bridges; (2) track works incl. linking and P.Way supply if any; (3) Railway Signalling; (4) OHE works.
Bidder may rely on separate completed works for different components if each meets the minimum qualifying value for that component under Cl.2.2.2.1.
Component estimated values: Earthwork+bridges Rs 2189.01 Cr; Track Rs 531.78 Cr; Signalling Rs 338.72 Cr; OHE Rs 563.69 Cr.
For JV/Consortium: Lead Member must independently qualify similar work for components (1) & (2); any member may qualify Signalling and OHE.
Non-railway works (roads, buildings, irrigation, pipelines, power) are not Similar Nature of Work under this definition.
If bidder lacks own OHE/S&T experience equal to estimated component value, must engage approved subcontractor with Railway Sector experience (post-award).

Financial Capacity, litigation and net worth certificate

Minimum Net Worth Rs. 198.31 crore at close of preceding Financial Year; pending litigation dispute amount must not exceed 50% of Net Worth.

Pending litigations cover all arbitration and court cases (claims and counter-claims) from completed and ongoing contracts (Amendment no. 3, 09.07.2026).
Details in prescribed Appendix-VIII.
Net Worth definition: paid-up share capital + reserves from profits and securities premium, less accumulated losses, deferred expenditure and miscellaneous expenditure not written off; excludes revaluation reserves, write-back of depreciation and amalgamation.
Associates' Technical Capacity and Net Worth countable if control >50% voting shares (or equivalent).
Statutory auditor certificates required for payments/net worth as per Cl.2.2.2.8.

Debarment, land-border and other pass/fail conditions

Bidder must not be blacklisted/debarred by Railways or any GoI Ministry/Department on bid submission date; land-border country restrictions apply; false credentials lead to rejection/forfeiture/banning up to two years.

One Bid only — no simultaneous individual and JV membership Bids.
Make in India Order 2017 (as amended up to Bid Due Date) applies to bidding and award.
Authority may disqualify under Department of Disinvestment guidelines (Appendix-IA Annexure-VI).
Engaging Authority's legal/financial/technical adviser on the Project during bidding/after LOA is a disqualification trigger (with stated past-assignment exceptions).

Scope of work

What is being procured: the work, supplies or services, deliverables and quantities, locations, phases, completion or delivery timelines, applicable standards, and notable exclusions.

Project description and location

EPC construction of new BG double line (5th & 6th line) from Balodabazar (Km 110.500) to Parmalkasa (Km 280.840) with Y-connectivities, in Chhattisgarh under SECR; stated length 170.34 km.

Connectivities: Bhansoj–Lakholi; Gujra–Lakholi; Marauda Y Cabin–Purai; Marauda Y Cabin–New Bhanpuri Y Cabin.
Section breakdown (Schedule-A): BalodaBazar–Bhansoj 65.19 km DL; Bhansoj–Lakholi 5.8 km SL Y; Bhansoj–Gujra 5.75 km DL with ROR over Raipur–Titlagarh; Gujra–Lakholi 3.98 km SL Y; Gujra–Purai 68.15 km DL with ROR over Kendri–Dhamtari and intermediate stations; Purai–Marauda Y 2.88 km; Purai–New Bhanpuri Y 3.62 km; Purai–Parmalkasa 31.25 km DL with ROR.
Intermediate stations named include Risda, Parswani, Kharora, Girola, New Abhanpur, Patan, New Bhanpuri, etc.
Design basis: 25-tonne axle load; maximum operational speed 110 km/h; RDSO/IR standards.

Works included (civil, P.Way, OHE, S&T, facilities)

Full EPC survey, design, engineering, procurement, construction, testing and commissioning of civil, permanent way, 2×25 kV OHE/general electrical, and S&T works with project facilities, to Specifications in Schedule-D.

Civil: earthwork in formation, blanketing, important/mega/major/minor bridges, RORs, ROBs, RUBs, retaining/protection works, side drains, HL platforms, COP, approach roads, quarters, service buildings, passenger amenities.
P.Way: ballast, sleepers (line/turnout/special/H-beam), points & crossings with fastenings, glued joints, SEJs, fishplates, AT welding portions, signage; contractor Mobile Flash Butt Welding + phased-array USFD testing of joints.
Authority free-issue: Panel Rails and SH Rails (except those in contractor supply list); contractor welds all joints.
OHE: 2×25 kV AC with AEC & BEC, foundations, masts/portals, wiring, bonding, associated electrical infrastructure.
S&T: Electronic Interlocking (station and auto section), dual VDU, Kavach-ready interfaces, MSDAC/DC track detection, automatic block, OFC/quad/signal cables, IPS, ELD, fire alarm, datalogger, LC gates, towers (civil), etc., detailed in ST-SCOPE-EX-BZR-PMS (EPC Pt2); ~12 stations listed for STD-III architecture.
Also Schedule G1 itemised works (bridge foundation/substructure USSOR items, utility shifting, tree translocation, etc.).

Completion period and milestones

Scheduled Completion Date is the 1275th day from the Appointed Date (~3.5 years); financial Project Milestones at Days 365/730/913/1095/1275 with 10%/30%/50%/80%/100% stage-payment thresholds, plus extensive physical milestones with daily damages.

NIT Period of Completion: 1275 Days.
DLP: 2 years from Provisional Certificate or 18 months from Completion Certificate, whichever later; extended +2 years for PSC sleepers, all Schedule-B bridges, and new-technology interlocking/telecom switching equipment.
Contractor must arrange AMC agreements (SCADA; EI/MSDAC/Kavach/datalogger/ELD/IPS/FACS/fire systems) with OEM/approved vendor 6 months before DLP start.
95% core RoW targeted at D+60 days (D = later of Agreement signing, PS receipt or Appointed Date); balance ~5% core and non-core lengths on separate schedules.
Environment/forest clearances stated as NOT required for the project, but contractor must obtain execution-stage statutory permissions (pollution, explosives, etc.).

Required documents & submission

The complete checklist of documents to submit — mandatory vs conditional, with any prescribed formats, proformas or annexures — plus how to submit: portal and mode, envelope/cover structure, digital signature requirements, signing and attestation rules, and physical originals with their deadline.

Submission mode and portal

Single-stage two-packet e-tender on https://ireps.gov.in only; Technical Bid documents uploaded online and Financial Bid (Appendix-IB) quoted online; no fax/telex/telegram/e-mail bids.

Class-III DSC mandatory in name of authorised signatory / firm / Lead Member; DSC supporting document required else Bid non-responsive.
Firm/JV must be registered on IREPS with valid registration through Bid submission date.
Two Packet System; ranking lowest to highest.
Bidders should re-check IREPS till closing for updates/addenda.

Physical envelope and signing rules

Physical envelope of originals under Cl.2.11.2 must be sealed, marked “Bid for the ***** Project”, show bidder name/address and Bid Due Date on top-right, and be addressed to CPM/South/Con/BSP.

Bid typed and signed by authorised signatory; alterations initialled.
Power of Attorney and Joint Bidding Agreement etc. required in hard copy within time in Cl.1.3.
NIT: Docs. Receipt Confirmation Required.
Cl.2.20.6 also requires Bid Security instrument original in similarly marked sealed envelope (delivery timing conflicts with Cl.1.3 — see contradictions).

Corrigendum analysis

Every corrigendum/addendum in order — what changed (original vs amended value), its impact, and the action for the bidder — ending with the values that finally apply.

No tender-specific corrigendum/addendum found in the document set

The workspace contains no issued corrigendum/addendum files amending this tender’s dates, amounts or conditions; tender-metadata also lists an empty corrigenda array.

RFP text internally references Railway Board standard-document Amendment Nos. 2 (13.03.26) and 3 (09.07.26) already incorporated in the issued RFP/EPC wording (e.g. similar-work option, work plan/S-curve, net-worth litigation cap, Performance Security forms).
Those are baseline document amendments, not post-NIT tender corrigenda for CAO-C-BSP-26-27-13.
Bidders must still monitor https://ireps.gov.in until closing for any future addenda (RFP Cl.2.9; NIT general instructions).

Values that finally apply (no post-issue corrigendum)

As issued: Bid Due Date per RFP 29.10.2026 15:00 (NIT shows 30/10/2026 15:00 — unresolved conflict); physical docs 05.11.2026 18:00; technical opening 06.11.2026 after 15:30; Bid Security Rs. 79,32,40,800; EPC Rs. 3966.20 Cr; completion 1275 days; bid validity 180 days.

Pre-bid: queries by 25.08.2026 10:30; meetings 25.08.2026 and 23.09.2026; responses by 10.09.2026 and 15.10.2026.
PS 5% + Retention Money 5%; Net Worth ≥ Rs. 198.31 Cr.

Contradictions

Genuine conflicts within and across the documents (original vs corrigenda, clause vs annexure, tender document vs BOQ): both sides with citations, and which value prevails.

Online Bid Due Date: RFP 29.10.2026 vs NIT 30/10/2026

RFP Cl.1.3/2.12 set Bid Due Date 29.10.2026 15:00 IST, while NIT header/closing fields state 30/10/2026 15:00. No corrigendum reconciles them.

IREPS NIT is the portal closing clock bidders will face operationally; RFP is the bidding-process instrument.
Action: treat as material ambiguity and seek written clarification / watch for corrigendum before bidding; do not assume either date alone.

Bid Security original delivery deadline

Cl.2.20.6 requires original Bid Security instrument before the bid closing date excluding the last submission day, while Cl.1.3/2.11.2/2.12 allow physical submission of Bid Security BG and other originals by 05.11.2026 18:00.

Non-submission of original within the 'specified period' under Cl.2.20.6 is a summary rejection trigger.
Action: plan to deliver original Bid Security before online closing (conservative reading of Cl.2.20.6) and also complete full Cl.2.11.2 physical set by 05.11.2026; seek clarification.

Agreement signing timeline after LOA

RFP Schedule Cl.1.3 says sign Agreement within 30 days of receipt of Performance Security; draft EPC Recital and RFP Bid-Security forfeiture clause refer to executing/signing Agreement within 60 days of LOA.

PS itself is due within 30 days of LOA (extendable to 60 with damages).
Action: calendar both PS and Agreement obligations from LOA; clarify controlling timeline in pre-bid.

Pre-Bid meeting clock time 11:00 vs 11:30

NIT header lists Pre-Bid times as 11:00, while NIT General Instructions state both meetings start at 11:30 A.M.

Dates (25/08/2026 and 23/09/2026) are consistent across NIT and RFP.
Action: arrive/join by 11:00 and be ready for 11:30 start; confirm via meeting link/host.

Pre-bid queries

Only critical, tender-specific pre-bid queries that could materially change bid/no-bid, pricing, eligibility or contractual risk. Skip generic or obvious questions the documents already answer clearly.

Confirm controlling online Bid Due Date and Bid Security original deadline

Ask Authority to confirm whether IREPS closing is 29.10.2026 or 30/10/2026 15:00, and whether original Bid Security must arrive before online closing (Cl.2.20.6) or by 05.11.2026 with other physicals.

Material bid/no-bid logistics and summary-rejection risk.
Request a corrigendum aligning NIT, Cl.1.3, Cl.2.12 and Cl.2.20.6.

Similar Nature of Work — component-wise splitting and JV allocation

Seek confirmation that separate completed works may be combined component-wise at the 20%/10% thresholds using the Rs 2189.01/531.78/338.72/563.69 Cr component values, and how Lead vs other members must cover civil/track vs S&T/OHE.

Definition requires all four components under one work unless component-wise exception applies — pricing and consortium structuring hinge on this.
Clarify whether metro/HSR/DFC credentials fully substitute IR new-line/doubling credentials for each component.

Dual 5% Performance Security and 5% Retention Money cash lock

Confirm that both 5% PS (to 6 months beyond DLP, with +2 year DLP extensions for bridges/PSC/new tech) and separate 5% Retention Money are simultaneously required, and whether Bid Security can be adjusted into PS.

On ~Rs 3,966 Cr this is ~Rs 397 Cr of securities besides Rs 793 Cr Bid Security at bid stage.
RFP Cl.2.20.3 allows adjusting Bid Security into Performance Security at Selected Bidder’s option — confirm process/timeline with Retention Money.

Right of Way completeness and land details

Request filled Annex-II land handover tables (95%/5% core and non-core lengths, chainages) and status of land acquisition/encumbrances, since current text largely points to a generic ‘Annexure Land’ and D+60 full RoW promise.

Contractor must self-arrange access/temporary approaches and liaise with locals at own cost/risk.
Material to programme risk and whether 1275-day completion is realistic.

Authority free-issue rails quantity/specs vs contractor welding/USFD scope

Ask for quantities, sections, delivery locations/schedule of free-issue Panel/SH rails and confirmation that all joint welding (MFBW) and phased-array USFD remain fully contractor risk/cost.

Rail availability often governs track-linking critical path on multi-tracking EPCs.

Risks

Commercial, legal and execution risks a bidder should weigh: liquidated damages and penalties, unusual or one-sided clauses, tight timelines, and payment or security risks.

Very large Bid Security and stacked post-award securities

Bid Security alone is Rs. 79.32 crore; post-award 5% PS + 5% Retention Money (~10% of Contract Price) plus possible Additional PS if bid <95% of advertised value, with long PS tenor through extended DLP.

Bid Security forfeitable for withdrawal/default during validity, failure to furnish PS, or failure to sign Agreement.
PS failure after day 60: Bid Security encashed, Agreement terminated, and further LD equal to stipulated PS recoverable from other IR dues.
No relaxation of Bid Security for any bidder.

Delay damages and physical milestone penalties

Milestone/SCD delay damages @ 0.05% of Contract Price per day after 30-day grace, capped at 10% Contract Price; many physical/planning milestones carry separate fixed Rs/day damages from D+20/D+30 onward.

Damages refundable without interest if final completion still on time.
Authority may still terminate for delay; recovery without prejudice to other rights.
Design submission delays for signalling interlocking plan also attract 0.01%/day damages (Cl.10.2.5).

Tight composite eligibility and subcontracting constraints for OHE/S&T

Need simultaneous Threshold Technical Capacity >2.5×EPC, 50% railway project, and multi-component similar work; Lead must cover formation/bridges/track similar work and self-perform ≥30%.

Pending litigation >50% of Net Worth is a hard fail.
False/forged credentials: summary rejection, Bid Security forfeiture, banning up to two years; post-award can terminate with forfeiture of Bid Security/SD/PG.

Site access, interface and free-issue rail dependence

Contractor bears access-road/local-liaison risk; works beside/over running lines and NI periods; Authority free-issue rails can gate track progress; CRS sanctions required for specified works near running track.

RoW schedules incomplete in text (chainage tables not filled) — programme uncertainty.
Bidder deemed to have accepted risk of inadequacy/error in Bidding Documents/Feasibility; no claim on that account (Cl.2.5.2).
Environment/forest clearances 'not required' still leaves multiple execution permits on contractor.

Long DLP / AMC and defect cost risk

Base DLP 2 years/18 months plus mandatory +2 years for bridges, PSC sleepers and new-tech interlocking/telecom; failure to arrange OEM AMCs allows Authority rectification at contractor cost +20% damages or DLP extension.

Defect rectification failure: Authority gets work done at contractor cost plus 20% damages.
2-month post-completion staff/spares retention for SCADA, TSS/switching posts, EI/axle counters/ATP.

Advance recovery and payment cash-flow

Optional 10% advance costs Bank Rate+4% interest and is recovered aggressively from 50% progress at 30% of each IPC; no release above 90% Contract Price until fully repaid.

On termination for contractor default, outstanding advance carries 4% above Bank Rate until BG encashment recovery.

Contacts

The inviting authority and relevant contacts: office, person, designation, address, phone and email — and which address receives physical submissions, if any.

Inviting / bidding Authority contact (physical submissions)

CPM/South/Con/BSP, South East Central Railway — Mr. Ashish Mishra; Nirman Bhawan, Office of CAO (Construction), S.E.C. Railway, Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh-495004; Phone 9752440211; e-mail [email protected].

Physical originals under Cl.2.11.2 and Bid Security envelopes are to be addressed/delivered to this officer/address.
Principal office also stated as Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh, 495004.
Queries/request for additional information: writing by speed post/courier/special messenger or e-mail through IREPS.gov.in to the officer in Cl.2.11.4, with specified subject title (Cl.1.2.9).
Courts at Bilaspur have exclusive jurisdiction over Bidding Process disputes.
NIT digitally signed by Rakesh Kumar Divya, Designation Dy.CE BILASPUR (signing official on NIT, not the submission addressee).

Pre-Bid venue

Both Pre-Bid meetings at Chamber of CPM/South/Con/BSP, Nirman Bhavan, SECR, Bilaspur; hybrid Google Meet link provided in NIT (https://meet.google.com/ocy-thcn-ue).

Join with Company and Representative Name if attending virtually.