Linking of B.G. track & turnouts, provision of glued joint & SEJs, Ballast Supply in Cess, handling, lifting, loading, unloading and spreading of ballast, leading of P- way materials, and others allied works i.c.w. Chord line connecting MFJ (NER) -JNU- MGWN bypassing JNU (Jaunpur Jn) & Chord line connecting DJD(NER)-SHG-BWI bypassing Shahganj of Lucknow Division on Northern Railway

The tenderer must have minimum average annual contractual turnover of V/N or 'V' whichever is less, where V= Advertised value of the tender in crores of Rupees N= Number of years prescribed for completion of work for which bids have been invited. The average annual contractual turnover shall be calculated as an average of "total contractual payments" in the previous three financial years, as per the audited balance sheet. However, in case balance sheet of the previous year is yet to be prepared/ audited, the audited balance sheet of the fourth previous year shall be considered for calculating average annual contractual turnover. The tenderers shall submit requisite information as per Annexure-I, along with copies of Audited Balance Sheets duly certified by the Chartered Accountant/ Certificate from Chartered Accountant duly supported by Audited Balance Sheet.

Technical Eligibility Criteria: (a)The tenderer must have successfully completed or substantially completed any of the following (by any Government organizations) during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited: Three similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of the tender, or Two similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of the tender, or One similar work each costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of the tender. (b)(i)In case of tenders for composite works (e.g. works involving more than one distinct component, such as Civil Engineering works, S&T works, Electrical works, OHE works etc. and in the case of major bridges - substructure, superstructure etc.), tenderer must have successfully completed or substantially completed any of the following during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited Three similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of each component of tender, or Two similar works each costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of each component of tender, or One similar work each costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of each component of tender. Note for (b)(i): Separate completed works of minimum required values shall also be considered for fulfilment of technical eligibility criteria for different components. (b) (ii) In such cases, what constitutes a component in a composite work shall be clearly pre-defined with estimated tender cost of it, as part of the tender documents without any ambiguity. Any work or set of works shall be considered to be a separate component, only when cost of the component is more than 2 crore each. (b)(iii) To evaluate the technical eligibility of tenderer, only components of work as stipulated in tender documents for evaluation of technical eligibility, shall be considered. The scope of work covered in other remaining components shall be either executed by tenderer himself if he has work experience as mentioned in clause 2.3.3(a) (ii) of the Tender Document or through subcontractor fulfilling the requirements as per clause 2.3.3 of the Tender Document or jointly i.e., partly himself and remaining through subcontractor, with prior approval of Chief Engineer in writing.

Among the components of composite tender stipulated for evaluation of technical eligibility, tenderer can execute one or more specified components by engaging sub-contractor. The component(s) of work as stipulated in the tender document have to be mandatorily executed by the tenderer and others component(s) as stipulated in the tender document can be executed by the tenderer himself or by engaging sub- contractor. The components which are permitted to be executed by sub- contractor will be further classified in the tender document into those which will be considered towards technical eligibility and the remaining which will not be considered towards technical eligibility. For the component(s) which are to be mandatorily executed by the tenderer, the technical eligibility shall be assessed as per clause 2.3.2 (A) (v) (b) (i) of the tender document. In case of tenderer is JV, the Technical eligibility for the component proposed to be executed by the tenderer shall be fulfilled as per clause 2.3.2 (A) (xii) and Annexure-K. The technical eligibility for such stipulated components of work for which engagement of sub-contractor is permitted shall be evaluated as per clause 2.3.3 (a) (ii) of the tender document whether it is executed by tenderer or sub- contractor. Note:- Total value of the work to be assigned to sub- contractor (s) shall not be more than 40% of total contract value. If the tenderer proposes to execute one or more of such specified components which are to be considered towards technical eligibility through sub- contractor, the tenderer is required to submit the following documents alongwith the tender in support of such sub-contractors: (i)The documents of sub-contractor regarding constitution of firm / company / Registered Trust / Registered Society / LLP / HUF, etc (as applicable) at the time of tendering as per requirement of Clause 2.4 (Constitution of Firm) of "Special Tender conditions and instruction to tenderer(s)". (ii)A formal Agreement duly notarized, legally enforceable in the Court of Law, between tenderer and sub-contractor for the component (s) of work proposed to be executed by the sub-contractor. (iii)A certificate that Sub- Contractor(s) are not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of the Govt. of India from participation in tenders/contract on the date of opening of bids either in their individual capacity or as a member of the JV in which they were/are members. (iv)Document in support of technical credential of sub-contractor as per Clause 2.3.3 (a) (ii). The consideration of Technical eligibility in case of composite tenders is clarified in details through an illustrative example as below:- Example - Composite tender of value Rs. 50.00 Cr having components as below:- 1. A-Rs. 23 Cr. 2. B-Rs. 15 Cr. 3. C-Rs. 5 Cr. 4. D- Rs. 4 Cr. 5. E - Rs. 3 Cr. Say, following criteria is stipulated for technical eligibility in tender document: Component A & B:-To be met by tenderer or its constituent member in case of JV as per clause 2.3.2 (A) (v) (b) (i) and 2.3.2 (A) (xii) at the time of evaluation of tender. Component C & D:- To be met either by tenderer or its constituent member in case of JV or by sub-contractor. These components are to be considered for technical eligibility at the time of evaluation of tender.

Component E:- To be met either by tenderer or its constituent member in case of JV or by sub-contractor. For this component, technical eligibility will be adjudged after award of contract as per para 2.3.2 (A) (v) b (iii). Then the technical evaluation in this example will be done as detailed below: SNComponent DescriptionValue of ComponentTechnical Eligibility Criteria 1A 23 Cr30/40@47<37@ of Rs. 23 Cr in 3/2/1 no(s) of works of similar completed in 7 years by tenderer or or Lead Member of the JV in case of JV 2B 15 Cr30/40@47<37@ of Rs. 15 Cr in 3/2/1 no(s) of works of similar completed in 7 years by tenderer or orLead Member of the JV in case of JV 3C5 Cr35% of Rs 5 Cr single work of similar nature completed in last 5 years (ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited through a works contract) by tenderer or its constituent member in case of JV or Sub-contractor. 4D 4 Cr35% of Rs 4 Cr single work of similar nature completed in last 5 years (ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited through a works contract) by tenderer or its constituent member in case of JV or Sub- contractor. 5E3 CrFor this component, work covered into this component shall either be executed by tenderer himself if he has a work experience as per para 2.3.3 (a) (ii) or through sub-contractor fulfilling the requirement as per clause 2.3.3 or jointly i.e. partly himself and remaining through sub-contractor, with prior approval of Chief Engineer in writing. For this component, technical Eligibility will not be considered in tender evaluation and the documents of sub contractor need not be submitted alongwith tender. The contractor will engage an eligible sub contractor after award of contract with the approval of Chief Engineer in writing. (b) (iv) In case, after award of contract or during execution of work, it becomes necessary for contractor to change subcontractor, the same shall be done with subcontractor(s) fulfilling the requirements as per clause 2.3.3, with prior approval of Chief Engineer in writing. Note for Technical Eligibility Criteria: Work experience certificate from private individual shall not be considered. However, in addition to work experience certificates issued by any Govt. Organisation, work experience certificate issued by Public listed company having average annual turn over of Rs.500 crore and above in last 3 financial years excluding the current financial year, listed on National Stock Exchange or Bombay Stock Exchange, incorporated/registered atleast 5 years prior to the date of closing of tender, shall also be considered provided the work experience certificate has been issued by a person authorized by the Public listed company to issue such certificates. In case tenderer submits work experience certificate issued by public listed company, the tenderer shall also submit alongwith work experience certificate, the relevant copy of work order, bill of quantities, bill wise details of payment received duly certified by Chartered Accountant, TDS certificates for all payments received and copy of final/last bill paid by company in support of above work experience certificate. Technical Eligibility for Components of work in case of composite work - as detailed in tender document.

Similar Nature of work : Component Description of work (In brief) Approx. Cost (In Cr.) Similar nature of work for eligibility criteria AAll P.Way work + Leading Work (Except Ballast)Rs. 508.76 LacsAny Track Work BSupply of Ballast Rs. 378.58 LacsSupply of machine crushed stone ballast / Aggregate for Railway / Road Work Total Rs. 887.34 Lacs

The original Bank Guarantee for Bid Security should be delivered in person to the Deputy Chief Engineer/Construction/BSB-II, O/o CPM/C/BSB, Northern Railway, before closing date of submission of bids (i.e. excluding the last date of submission of bids).

Tenderers are compulsorily required to upload Certificate as per Annexure M (A), as the case may be, as stipulated in Clause 2.2.6 of Special Tender Conditions and instruction to tenderers without which the offer will be considered incomplete and will be rejected summarily.

The tenderers must necessarily upload/submit the legal documents, pertaining to the constitution of their Concern as applicable, along with the tender, as enumerate in clause 2.4 of spl tender condition and instruction to tenderers of tender document.

Tenderer shall certify that they are not black listed or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry/ Department/PSU (Public Sector undertaking) of the Govt. of India/State Govt. from participation in tenders/contract on the date of opening of bids either in their individual capacity or as a member of the JV firm in which they were/are members.

Tender upload ANNEXURE-Q regarding Employment/Partnership etc. of Retired Railway Employees as stipulated in clause 2.2.12.

Submit your bank details i.e. Name of the Bank along with Bank Branch Code, Account Number, IFSC Code as per Annexure-J (Real Time Gross Saving (RTGS)/National Electronic Fund Transfer (NEFT) (Model Mandate Form)) of tender document

The tenders confirms the option of taking payment through LC arrangement. The tenderer affirms having read over and agreed to the terms and conditions of the LC option.

Please enter the percentage of local content in the material being offered. Please enter 0 for fully imported items, and 100 for fully indigenous items. The definition and calculation of local content shall be in accordance with the Make in India policy as incorporated in the tender conditions.

Tenderer may please note that offers received without requisite/mandatory documents as mentioned above, will be considered as invalid tender and for which contractor shall have no claim on Railway.

The tenderer shall visit the site of work and acquaint himself/themselves with the conditions of work viz. approach roads and accessibility, nature of soil/rock, availability of materials, electric power, water for work and drinking purposes, site for labour camps, stores, godowns, extent of lead/lift in work, availability of skilled and unskilled labour etc. that may be encountered in the course of execution of work. In short, he/they should familiarize himself/themselves fully with the conditions obtaining at site and FURNISH A CERTIFICATE TO THIS EFFECT, in the Proforma appended as Annexure-C of Tender Document.

Tenderers are compulsorily required to fill up/submit requisite details in prescribed Performa of Annexure C to G,I,J and Annexure-L as per tender document without which the offer may be considered as incomplete and be liable to be rejected.

The tenderer's may note that the Railway reserves its right to either accept or reject any Bid/s without assigning any reasons whatsoever and tenderer s shall have no claim s on this account.

The time, date and venue of opening of Financial Bids shall be notified to the successful tenderer s after evaluation of Technical cum Commercial Bids. The same shall be opened on due date in the presence of tenderers / their representatives as may wish to attend the same

The tenderers shall quote the rates of one single % age "Above/Below/At par" on the total amount comprising basic value of entire Schedule of Chapters of USSOR-2021/DSR-2021 plus escalation as per Schedule A1, Schedule C1 and one single %age "Above / Below / At par" over entire schedule of Non schedule Items (As per Schedule B1, Schedule B2, Schedule B3 and Schedule C2 in the Bill(s) of quantities. Every possible fluctuation, in the rate of labour, material and general commodities, and other possibilities of each and every kind which may affect the rates, should be considered and kept in view before quoting the rates and no claim on this account shall be entertained by the Railway under any circumstances except the price escalation payable as per price variation clause, if any, provided separately in the tender documents

As per Income Tax Act, Tax will be deducted for sums paid for carrying out the work under this contract. In case of supply contract for ballast, deduction of 2% (Two percent) Income tax will be made for the sums paid for labour portion only (i.e., loading, unloading, stacking, measurement and laying etc.). 1% labour cess shall be deducted from each RA bill to be deposited with concerned labour Commissioner/State Govt.

TAXES

The contractor shall be governed by the Taxes applicable at the place of actual execution of work as per clause 23.0 of Special Tender Conditions and instruction to tenderers

Only Technical cum Commercial bid will be opened first. Thereafter all Technical cum Commercial offers will be evaluated for eligibility on the basis of the documents submitted by the tenderers regarding constitution of firm, technical and financial eligibility. The shortlisted firms will thereafter be informed of the date, time and venue of the opening of their Financial bids. Financial bids of these shortlisted tenderers will be opened as scheduled and evaluated accordingly.

If on verification of credentials, at the evaluation stage, it is found that the tenderer has submitted forged/fake documents in support of his offer, his Bid Security shall be forfeited besides banning of business for a period of upto two year.

IF THE TENDERER S DELIBERATELY GIVES WRONG INFORMATION/ CREDENTIALS/DOCUMENTS IN HIS/THEIR TENDERS AND THEREBY CREATE S CIRCUMSTANCES FOR ACCEPTANCE OF HIS/THEIR TENDER, RAILWAY RESERVES THE RIGHT TO TERMINATE THE CONTRACT AT ANY STAGE, BESIDES, BANNING OF BUSINESS FOR A PERIOD OF UPTO TWO YEAR.

The contractors operations and proceedings in connection with the works shall at all times be conducted during the continuance of contract in accordance with the laws, ordinance, rules and regulations for the time being in force and t h e contractor s h a ll further observe a n d comply with t h e bye-laws and regulations of the Govt. of India, State Govt. and of Municipal other authorities having jurisdiction in connection with the works or site over operations such as these are carried out by the contractor/s and shall give all notice required by such bye-laws and regulations. The Hospital and medical regulations in force for the time being shall also be complied with by the contractor/s and his workmen.

The contractor shall be responsible for the observance of the rules and regulations under the mines act and mineral rules and Indian Metallurgical rules and regulations of State/Central Govt. concerned as amended from time to time.

Contractor shall at all times keep the railway administration indemnified against all penalties that may be imposed by the Govt. of India or State Govt. for infringements or any of the clauses of the mines act and rules made there under in respect of quarries from which the ballast for these works is procured.

Care for submission of offer

Before submitting a tender, the tenderer will be deemed to have satisfied himself by actual inspection of the site and locality of the works, that all conditions liable to be encountered during the execution of the works are taken into account and that the rates he enters in the tender forms are adequate and all inclusive to accord with the provisions in Clause-37 of the Standard General Conditions of Contract for the completion of works to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer.

Tenderers will examine the various provisions of The Central Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(CGST)/Integrated Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(IGST)/Union Territory Goods and Services Tax Act, 2017(UTGST)/ respective state's State Goods and Services Tax Act (SGST) also, as notified by Central/State Govt & as amended from time to time and applicable taxes before bidding. Tenderer's will ensure that full benefit of Input Tax Credit (ITC) likely to be availed by them is duly considered while quoting rates.

The successful tenderer who is liable to be registered under CGST/IGST/UTGST/SGST Act shall submit GSTIN along with other details required under CGST/IGST/UTGST/SGST Act to railway immediately after the award of contract, without which no payment shall be released to the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for deposition of applicable GST to the concerned authority.

In case the successful tenderer is not liable to be registered under CGST/IGST/UTGST/SGST Act, the railway shall deduct the applicable GST from his/their bills under reverse charge mechanism (RCM) and deposit the same to the concerned authority.