Work of replacement of rusted tower locations of 132kV D/C Achhalia-Ankleshwar Line on Loc. No. 110-126 & replacement of conductor proposed under R&M Plan 2026-27 under Asset Management Division Zagadia.

1 Tender No. TCBRH/26-27/E-140

Work of replacement of rusted tower locations of

132kV D/C Achhalia-Ankleshwar Line on Loc. No.

Works of 110-126 & replacement of conductor proposed

under R&M Plan 2026-27 under Asset

Management Division Zagadia.

3 Estimated cost with GST in Rs.

4 Tender Fee (non-refundable)including GST Rs. 8850.00 [5000 + 900 (18% GST) ]

5 Earnest Money Deposit amount in Rs.

On line (E-tendering) tender/ offer

6 submission last date up to 16.00 hours only As per schedule

(This is mandatory)

Date of opening of Tender fee, EMD cover,

7 Vendor registration and technical bid on – As per schedule [Tentative]

line opening at 16.00 Hours.

Tentative Date of on – line opening of Price Shall be intimated separately

bid, (if possible), at 11.00 Hours

10 Prices Firm

11 Time Limit 180 Days [6 Month]

12 Validity of Bid 180 days

IMPORTANT:

1. All tender documents, scanned copies of original (Notarized / self-attested copies of original – as

specified in tender document) documents with bid and no physical document including EMD and Tender

Fee to be submitted by the bidder .

2. Bidder has to submit tender fee , EMD in form of RTGS/NEFT/ONLINE only as per date shown in table.

3. In case of Short submission of document with bid and or clarification required if any required from the

4. It is mandatory for all the bidders to submit their tender documents by on – line (E-tendering) in schedule

time. If tender documents submitted physically in that case the same tender will not be considered.

5. It shall be sole responsibility of the bidder that the uploaded scanned documents (in PDF form) remain

legible (readable) and should not be password protected.

6. All the Appendices, forms, formats, declaration, undertaking, etc (To be submitted on bidder’s

letterhead), Tender acceptance letter (on bidder’s letterhead), price bid, tender documents specified in

the tender must be submitted through online on n-procure portal (mandatory) (All the documents to be

duly self-attested by the bidder). For any differences or wrong entry bidder shall be sole responsible for

that documents.

7. Tender will be evaluated on Data / Details / Documents of the online offer only.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

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P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

8. The bidders are required to upload complete technical bid duly filled, sealed & signed by bidder (all the

appendices (annexure)/forms etc). This is intended for transparency and speedy evaluation of the bids.

Instead of simply confirming/attached in bid/refer physical offer, the bidder shall fill in the particulars

against appropriate place in respect of each line appearing in Technical bid (In the absence of required

details in uploaded tender documents, technical bid, the purchaser has every right to evaluate the bids

accordingly and bidder cannot raise any objection against any point during evaluation).

9. In the absence of required details in the online annexure, the purchaser has every right to evaluate the

bids accordingly and bidder cannot raise any objection against any point during evaluation

10. Payment of Tender fees & Earnest Money Deposit EMD. Amount should be paid by Online-payment.

Payment of Tender Fees & EMD by RTGS/NEFT/on line only. In case of payment through RTGS/NEFT

bidder has to mail following details:

Sr. No Required Details

1 Name & Address of the bidder

2 Bidder GST No

3 Tender No with due date

4 Mode of Transfer

5 Ref. ID with Bank Details

6 Paid Amount

7 Payment against (Tender Fee/ EMD)

a. [email protected]

b. [email protected]

c. [email protected]

d. [email protected]

Bidder has to provide all above details on the same date of payment so that receipt can

be generated.

 GETCO Beneficiary Bank detail is as under:

1 Name of Account Holder Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd.

2 Account No.

3 Name of Bank BANK OF BARODA

4 Branch Code DBBHRU

Shalimar Complex, Station Road,Bharuch-

5 Address of Bank

392002.Gujarat

6 IFSC Code BARB0DBBHRU

7 PAN No AABCG4029R

8 TAN No BRDG01026E

9 GST No 24AABCG4029R2ZC

11. Bidders are requested to remain in touch with the website for any amendment/ corrigendum or extension

of due date etc.

12. Tender without EMD and tender fee plus GST as applicable shall be rejected.

13. No tender shall be accepted/opened in case of receipt after due date and time of tender, irrespective of

delay due to postal services or any other reasons and the Corporation shall not assume any

responsibility for late receipt of tender.

14. The GETCO reserves the right to award the work to one or more bidders, considering their technical and

financial capacity OR to reject any or all tenders or accept any tender without assigning any reason

15. As per new guideline –It is mandatory to use CBud app.

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(1) To do any type of digging only after prior intimation through “Call Before U Dig” App & as per

its term & condition.

(2) To use the App before commencing any type of digging anywhere in the state

Any technical questions, information and clarifications that may be required pertaining to this

enquiry should be referred to The Superintending Engineer (TR), Gujarat Energy Transmission

Corporation Limited, Circle office, Bharuch. GETCO reserves the right to reject any OR all

tenders without assigning any reasons thereof.

Yours faithfully,

Superintending Engineer

GETCO, C.O., Bharuch

Download Tender Documents in (PDF Format) which consists of:

Part – I: Commercial Terms & Conditions

Part – II: Technical Specifications & GTP’S, Schedule “A” indicating the quantities & items, drawing if

To view the PDF file please use “Acrobat Reader” software which can be downloaded from “Adobe”

Note: In case bidder needs any difficulty in accessing / submission of on line bid / clarification or

if training required for participating in online tender, they can contact the following office:(n)

Procure Cell, (n) code solutions-A division of GNFC Ltd., 403, GNFC Infotower, S.G. Road, Bodakdev

Ahmedabad – 380054 ( Gujarat ) Toll Free: 1-800-233-1010 ( Ext. 501, 512,516 , 517 , 525 ) , Phone

No. 079-26857315 / 316 / 317, Fax: 079-26857321 / 40007533, Email: [email protected].

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P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

Tender No. TCBRH/26-27/E-140

Sub: Work of replacement of rusted tower locations of 132kV D/C Achhalia-

Ankleshwar Line on Loc. No. 110-126 & replacement of conductor proposed

under R&M Plan 2026-27 under Asset Management Division Zagadia.

In connection with above subject, I/we confirm the following:

1) I/we, the undersigned, have read and examined the above tender documents

in detail.

2) I / we declare that our bid is strictly in line with Tender

Specification and there is no deviation. Further, I / we also agree

that additional conditions / deviations, if any, found in bid, the

offer shall be out rightly rejected without assigning any reason

Signature of Authorized Representative of

Company / Agency

STATUS: __________________

Name of tendering Company

SEAL / STAMP

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ANNEXURE -

DETAILS OF THE FIRM

NAME OF THE FIRM:

1 Address of Registered Office

2 Contact Personal

3 Designation

4 Residential Address

5 Phone Nos. (Office and

Residential)

6 Fax No.

7 Telegraphic code

1 Address of works

2 Contact Personal

3 Designation

4 Residential Address

5 Phone Nos. (Office and

Residential)

6 Fax No.

7 Telegraphic code

8 Email Address

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ANNEXURE -

DETAILS OF THE EXPERIENCE FOR ERECTION WORK IN LAST THREE YEARS FROM THE DUE DATE OF

Sr No Name of Order Order Length Date of Order fully Status if order

Transmiss reference value of line completion executed under execution

ion line no. & Date

A Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd., GETCO:

B OTHER STATE ELECTRICITY BOARD:

C PRIVATE FIRMS:

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ANNEXURE-3

List of work completion certificate submitted with technical bid

no whom work completion

certificate issued

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Qualifying requirements

Erection of 66kV transmission lines:

Sr. Qualifying Requirements

1 Registration- The Bidders shall be strictly a GETCO registered contractor of any class.

2 Technical Criteria

Length of transmission line on towers/H frame to be tenderize – The bidder should have erected

transmission lines including foundation, tower erection and stringing of conductor and earthwire of

66kV and above class lines on towers/H frame as a Main contractor in single or multiple orders for

(a) Line length less than 5 km – Minimum 20 km line of 66kV Class/ Minimum 10 km of 132kV or

above voltage class in last 3 financial years

Note: ( Work Order and 3A certificate to be submitted by bidder)

3 Financial Criteria

1. The bidder shall submit the Bank Solvency of the amount which is 20% of the total estimated cost

of the tender.

2. Bidder's Minimum Average Annual Turnover (MAAT)^ for best three years out of last five financial

years as annualized shall not be less than the estimated amount of this tender.

^Note- “Annual gross revenue from operations / gross operating income as incorporated in the profit &

loss account excluding other operative income/other income”.

3. Last quarter’s Liquid Assets should not be less than 20 % of estimated amount as on date of

invitation of tender.

Note: For the purpose of arriving at LA Current Assets Less Inventories shall be considered.

4. Bidder’s Net Worth for Last 3 financial years should be positive.

1. Audited, Verified and Certified Practicing Chartered Accountant certificate will be considered for

Minimum Average Annual Turnover, Liquid Assets and Net worth. The provisional certificates will not

be entertained.

2. Under taking in respect of reference to NCLT under Insolvency & Bankruptcy Code. The

undertaking is to be furnished by the bidder in its bid as per the format attached and shall be deemed

to be part of the bidding schedule and submitted along with QR Bid

Undertaking

Subject:- Work Name_________________________________________________ including tender

In connection with above subject, I / We confirm that our firm is not declared in NCLT under

Insolvency

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& Bankruptcy Code. Further, I / We also agree that, if any found NCLT under Insolvency & Bankruptcy

Code, the offer shall be out rightly rejected without assigning any reason thereof.

(Seal, Sign & Name of Authorized Signatory of Bidder)

4 1. Provident Fund Code: Separate provident fund code number towards firm registered with Regional P. F.

Commissioner.

2. Profit & Loss Account Statement: The Bidder should submit certified Xerox audited copy of the Balance

sheet with profit and loss account & IT returns of last three Financial Years

3. Nature of Firm: Attested copy of Partnership Deed, Power of Attorney, if any, for signing the bid

documents in case of partnership firm & self-affidavit for proprietorship firm. All such documents shall have

to be NOTARISED

4. I.T. PAN CARD: The bidder should submit the attested zerox copy of PAN Card of their firm

5. GST registration: The Bidder shall be registered under the GST Act and a certified copy of such registration

under the GST act indicating the GSTIN shall have to be submitted along with the bid by the bidder.

6. Electrical contractor’s license with latest validation

All documents submitted by bidder must be self-attested

The bidders must attach submit all above documents scanned copy on n- procure.

Note: Above technical criteria is for technical scrutiny after opening the technical bid. However, the GETCO

reserves the right to award the work to one or more bidders, considering their technical and financial capacity OR

to reject any or all tenders or accept any tender without assigning any reason thereof.

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CHECK LIST OF DOCUMENTS SUBMISSION

Mandatory to upload on-line only (pdf file)

No. Particulars

1 Scan copy of online payment receipt of Tender fee & EMD

All Pages of Technical Bid with Bidder Signature and Rubber Stamp

(encouraged for digitally signed)

3 Registration document as Approved Contractor in Appropriate Class

Work completion certificate in Form No.3A (Experience Certificate as main

contractor) only as Per Qualification Requirement

5 Bank Solvency Certificate

6 Provident Fund Code Number Documents

7 GST Registration Number Documents

Income Tax Return, Profit Loss Accounts and Balance sheet of Last Three

Financial Years

9 Nature of Firm:

Partnership deed/Latest Form-G/ POA/Authorized Signatory Certificate for

Partnership

Self-Affidavit/POA/Authorized Signatory Certificate for Proprietorship

10 PAN Number Document

11 Filling all Annexure

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E-TENDER FOR THE WORK OF

Work of replacement of rusted tower locations of 132kV D/C Achhalia-Ankleshwar

Line on Loc. No. 110-126 & replacement of conductor proposed under R&M Plan

2026-27 under Asset Management Division Zagadia.

 Instructions to Bidders

 General Conditions of Contract

 Erection Conditions of Contract

 Special Conditions of Contract

 Technical particulars

 Forms & Appendices to be filled in by the bidders.

PART – I

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS WITH COMMERCIAL BID

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

A. INTRODUCTION

1.0 General Particulars

1.1 The Gujarat Energy Transmission Corporation Ltd., Bharuch hereinafter called ‘GETCO’/

‘OWNER’ intends to receive bids for Work of replacement of rusted tower locations

of 132kV D/C Achhalia-Ankleshwar Line on Loc. No. 110-126 & replacement of

conductor proposed under R&M Plan 2026-27 under Asset Management Division

Zagadia. as detailed in the accompanying specifications in accordance with Terms and

Conditions herein. The bids shall be prepared and furnished as per these Instructions.

2.0 Qualification Requirements of Bidders

2.1 To be qualified for award, the bidder shall provide following satisfactory evidence

to the Owner of his capability and adequacy of resources:

a) He is a qualified and registered contractor of GETCO who is regularly executing

jobs of Work of erection of 66KV D/C, M/C lines under any Division of GETCO

including all works in the scope of the tender specification and has adequate

technical knowledge and practical experience (the Bidder shall submit documents

defining legal status, registration and principal place of business; written

power of attorney of the signatory of the bid to commit the bidder, performance

record as contractor for erection of equipments in the last three years and

details of works on hand in the past three years & contracts on hand.

b) He has adequate financial capability and stability to meet the financial

obligations arising out of the scope of works.

c) In addition, the Qualifying Requirements if any, in the ‘Special Conditions of

Contracts ‘shall also be applicable.

d) The registration with P.F. authority and labor license as per GETCO norms is

2.2 The above cited requirements are only indicative. The owner reserves the right to

requisition any other relevant information and also reserves the right to reject the

Bid proposal of any Bidder, if in the Owner’s opinion the Qualification data is

incomplete and Bidder is not qualified to perform the Contract satisfactorily.

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3.0 Bidding Costs

All costs/expenses in the preparation and submission of the Bid (including any post

Bid discussions/presentations) shall be fully borne by the Bidder. Owner will not be

responsible/liable for these costs irrespective of the course and conclusion of this

B. BID DOCUMENTS

4.0 Details of Documents

4.1 The following Bid documents apart from Invitation to Bid detail the material and

equipment specifications/characteristics, the bidding procedures and the terms &

conditions of contract:

a. Instructions to Bidders (ITB-Part I)

b. General Conditions of Contract (GCC-Part I)

c. Erection Conditions of Contract (ECC-Part I)

d. Special Conditions of Contract (SCC-Part I)

e. Technical Specifications (TSP-Part IIA)

f. Technical Data Sheets (TDS-Part IIB)

g. Bid Form and Price Schedules (BF/PS-Part III)

5.0 Knowing the Bid Document

5.1 Every intending Bidder is to examine and understand all instructions, forms, terms,

conditions and specifications in the Bid Documents and fully know himself all the

conditions and contents therein, which may in any manner, affect the scope & content

of work and the costs thereof. Submission of a Bid not substantially responsive to

the Bid Document in all respects and/or failure to furnish all information required

by the Bid Document may entail rejection of the Bid at the Bidder’s risk.

6.0 Clarifications on Bid Documents

6.1 In case an intending Bidder finds any discrepancy or omission in the documents and

specifications or is in doubt as to the true meaning of any part, he shall make a

request, in writing not later than the date of pre Bid discussion, to the owner in

triplicate. The owner will issue explanations, interpretations and clarifications as

deemed fit in writing as a response to this request. On receipt of such

interpretations/clarifications, the Bidder may submit his Bid within the date and

time stipulated in the Bid invitation, all such explanations, interpretations and

clarifications from the Owner shall be deemed as part of Bid Documents and shall

invariably accompany the Bidder’s proposal.

6.2 Any verbal/telephonic clarifications and information given by the Owner or his

employee (s) or his representative(s) will not in any way be binding on the Owner.

7.0 Amendment of bidding document

7.1 At any time prior to the deadline for submission of Bids the Owner may, for any

reason, whether at his own initiative or in response to a clarification requested by

the intending Bidder, modify the Bidding Document with amendment(s).

7.2 The amendment will be notified in writing or Fax /web site to all intending Bidders

who have received the Bidding Document at the address contained in the letter of

request for issue of bidding document from the Bidders. Owner will bear no

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responsibility or liability arising out of non-receipt of the same in time or

otherwise.

7.3 In order to afford prospective bidders reasonable time in which to take the amendment

into account in preparing their bids, the Owner may, at his discretion, extend the

deadline for the submission of bids.

7.4 Such amendments, clarifications etc. shall be binding on bidders and will be given

due consideration by the Bidders while they submit their bids and shall invariably

enclose such documents as a part of the bid.

C. PREPARATION OF BIDS

8.0 Language of Bids

8.1 The Bid prepared by the Bidder and all correspondence and documents relating to the

Bid, exchanged by the Bidder and the Owner, shall be written in the English language,

provided that any printed literature furnished by the Bidder may be written in

another language so long as accompanied by an English translation of its pertinent

passages. Failure to comply with this may disqualify a bid. For purposes of

interpretation of the bid, the English translation shall govern.

8.2 Bid Format

Bidders have to make the Bid in the formats furnished with this Document. Verbatim

without adding any printed/typewritten text of their own.

9.0 Local Conditions:

9.1 It will be imperative on each Bidder to fully inform himself of all local conditions

and factors, which may have any effect on the execution of the Contract covered under

these documents and specifications. The Owner shall not entertain any request for

clarifications from the bidders, regarding such local conditions.

9.2 It must be understood and agreed that such factors have properly been investigated

and considered while submitting the proposals. No claim for financial adjustment to

the Contract awarded under these specifications and documents will be entertained by

adjustments arising thereof shall be permitted by the Owner, which are based on the

lack of such clear information or its effect on the cost of the works to the Bidder.

10.0 Documents comprising the Bid:

10.1 The Bidder shall complete the Bid form inclusive of Price Schedules; Technical Data

Requirements etc. furnished in the Bidding Documents, indicating, for the services to

be rendered, a brief description of services, quantity and price.

10.2 The Bidder shall also submit documentary evidence to establish that the Bidder meets

the Qualification Requirements as detailed in Clause 2.0 above and Special Conditions

of Contract (including Clause 11 of I TB).

10.3 All Tender Documents/ formats are to be returned completed and filled in all respects

and signed by wherever the Company Authorized Signatory specified.

10.3 The Bid Guarantee shall be furnished in a separate cover in accordance with clause

specific ITB.

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11.0 Scope of the proposal

11.1 The Scope of the proposal shall be on the basis of a single Bidder’s responsibility,

completely covering all the equipment erection and other installation services

specified under the accompanying Technical Specifications. It will include among

others as specified therein the following: -

a) Receipt of equipments and material from GETCO Haldarwa / Bharuch Transmission/

Construction store and transportation, storage, preservation and conservation of

equipment at the Site.

b) Pre-assembly, if any, erection, testing and commissioning of all the equipments.

c) Reliability tests and performance and guarantee tests on completion of

commissioning.

11.2 As specified in the Special Conditions of Contract, no deviation whatsoever to

certain conditions of the bidding documents permitted by the Owner and therefore, the

Bidders are advised that while making Bid Proposals and quoting prices these

conditions may appropriately be taken into consideration. Bidders are required to

furnish a certificate in this regard as per the format provided in Special Conditions

of Contract in a separate sealed envelope containing Bid security, which shall

accompany the Technical Bid. Any Bid not accompanied by such certificate shall be

rejected by the Owner and shall not be opened.

11.3 Bids not covering the above cited entire scope of works may be treated as incomplete

and hence rejected.

11.4 The Bidder shall complete all the schedules & annexure in the Bid Proposal Sheets,

Technical Data Sheets and specified elsewhere. The Qualifying Data should be filled

in the required schedule of Bid Proposal Sheets.

12.0 Bid Price:

12.1 The Bidder shall indicate percentage above/below of total bid price indicated in the

appropriate price schedules, enclosed in bid proposal sheets for erection, and other

services it proposes to furnish under the contract. The %(Percentage) above/below

indicated shall be inclusive of GST applicable on required inputs and services.

12.2 The Bidder shall specifically note that the Tenders are invited on percentage rate

increase/decrease based in relation to unit rates of tender price schedule.

12.3 If the Supplier/Contractor has opted for the Composition scheme of GST, the same must

be clearly specified with valid Declaration & Certificate from Department. In the

event of withdrawal/cessation of the Supplier from Composition scheme during the

tenure of the contract, the rate (i.e. price) mentioned in the price bid shall be

final and any additional GST will have to be borne by the tenderer himself. In no

case additional amount towards GST or otherwise will be paid / reimbursed to

supplier/contractor. Further Statutory Variation clause will not be applicable in

case of Supplier /Contractor has opted for Composition Scheme under GST.

Also, please mention separate applicable HSN / SAC Code and rate of GST and Cess as

applicable for each item of Goods/Service. If not specifically mentioned, then

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COMPANY will have the option to take the prices as exclusive of taxes and duties at

maximum higher slab rates for the evaluation of the tenders.

The offered prices to be indicated in online mode of tender in the format given (i.e.

Schedule-B). The price bid submitted in physical mode shall not be considered.

Every bidder shall inform their GSTIN No. of the registered place(s) wherefrom the

bidder intends to supply the goods / services, meaning thereby the bidder has to

supply the goods / services from the relevant declared / registered place of supply

13.0 Price Basis:

13.1 The Price shall be quoted on firm basis.

13.2 The Price quoted by the bidder shall remain fixed during the bidder's performance of

the contract and shall not be subject to variation on any account saving for change

in quantity. A bid submitted with an adjustable price quotation shall be treated as

non-responsive and rejected.

14.0 Taxes and Duties: -

14.1 As regards the income Tax, surcharge on income tax and any other tax excluding GST &

welfare cess at prevailing rate, the owner shall not bear any tax liability

whatsoever. The bidder shall be liable and responsible for payment of such taxes as

attracted under the provisions of the law.

14.2 Notwithstanding the tax liabilities as per the sub-clause 14.1 above the owner shall

have the right to make deduction at source from the amounts payable to the contractor

in respect of Income Tax (on the cost of items of supply included in the works

contract) as may be mandatory in terms of the law. The owner shall not bear any

liability in this regard but shall issue necessary certificate in respect of such

deduction made.

14.3 In case any tax or duty is newly introduced by the Government applicable for this

contract with effect from the next day of the date submission of the bid and if the

contractor is required to pay additional tax or duty, then the owner shall reimburse

the contractor the additional tax or duty so paid by the contractor against

submission by the contractor of documentary evidence to the satisfaction of the

owner. This provision will not be applicable to transaction between the contractor

and his sub-contractors. Besides the said statutory variation, no other statutory

variation shall be payable by the owner.

14.4 The owner’s liability for all taxes and duties under the contract shall be limited to

those indicated by the Bidder in the Bid Proposal Sheets, subject to the statutory

variations and variations as per Clause No. 14.3.

If the cost to the Contractor during the performance of the ‘Contract’ shall be

increased or reduced by reasons of the making, passing or promulgation of any law

after the date of submission of bid or by any order, regulation or bye-law having the

force of law the amount of such increase or reduction shall be added to or deducted

from the “Contract Price” as the case may be for direct transactions between

contractor & owner, and not for bought out items. It is the Bidders responsibility to

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furnish details of taxes, duties, levies etc. applicable as on the date of submission

of the bid.

14.5 No claim for any increase towards the statutory variation regarding enhancement of

existing tax or duty or introduction of a new tax or duty applicable shall be

entertained by the Owner during the extended period of contract, if any, provided the

extension of the contract is required by causes attributable to the contractor.

14.6 The provision of statutory variation regarding enhancement of existing tax or duty or

introduction of a new tax or duty will be applicable only to the direct transaction

between the contractor and the owner.

14.7 Before quoting, the bidder may ascertain from the concerned tax authorities of

Government of Gujarat the applicability of Tax (GST) etc in respect of this work and

include the same in the quoted price. No separate claim in this regard will be

entertained by the Owner, as it is the responsibility of the Bidder to pay all these

14.8 In addition, the conditions detailed under Special Conditions of Contract shall

15.0 Time Schedule:

15.1 The basic consideration and the essence of the contract shall be strict adherence to

the time schedule for performing the specified works.

15.2 The Owner’s requirements of completion schedule for the Works are mentioned in the

accompanying Special Conditions of Contract.

15.3 The completion schedule as stated in the special conditions of contract shall be one

of the major factors in consideration of the bids.

16.0 Insurance:

The Bidder’s insurance liabilities pertaining to the scope of Works are detailed out

in Clauses titled Insurance, in General Terms and Conditions of Contract and in

Erection Conditions of this Part-I. Bidder’s attention is specifically invited to

these clauses. Bid price shall include all the costs in fulfilling all the insurance

liabilities under the Contract.

17.0 Erection Tools and Tackles:

The Bidder under a separate schedule, in his proposal shall include a list of all-

special equipment tools & tackles etc. which he proposes to bring to site for the

purpose of erection, handling, testing and commissioning including performance and

guarantee tests of the equipment. If any such equipment is listed anywhere else in

the proposal and not specially mentioned in the above schedule, it shall be deemed to

have been included in the Bidder’s proposed scope of supply.

18.0 Bid Security/EMD:

18.1: The bidder shall furnish, as a part of its bid EMD, bid security for an amount of one

percent of estimated cost plus GST to be paid through RTGS/NEFT only

18.2 The bid security is required to protect the owner against the risk of Bidder’s

conduct, which would warrant the guarantee forfeiture, pursuant to relevant paras

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elsewhere The bid guarantee shall be made payable to the Owner without any condition

whatsoever.

18.3 The Owner will reject any bid not secured in accordance with Para 18.1 above, as non-

responsive. No exemptions are made in the furnishing of the security.

18.4 Unsuccessful Bidder’s bid security/EMD will be returned/refunded on finalization of

18.5 The successful bidders, Bid Security will be discharged upon, furnishing the contract

performance guarantee

18.6 The bid guarantee may be forfeited.

a) If a Bidder withdraws its bid during the period of bid validity specified by

the bidder on the bid Form:

b) If a bidder refuses to accept the contract or fails to commence the works

(including supplies within thirty days of letter of award of contract)

21.0 Contract Quality assurance:

21.1 The Bidder shall include in his proposal the Quality Assurance Programme containing

the overall quality management and procedures which he proposes to follow in the

performance of the Works during various phases as detailed in relevant clause of the

General Technical Conditions.

21.2 At the time of Award of Contract, the detailed Quality Assurance Programme to be

followed for the execution of the Contract will be mutually discussed and agreed and

such agreed Programme shall form a part of the Contract.

21.3 The Bidder shall clearly specify the list of sub-vendors from whom the bought out

items are being supplied wherever specifically indicated in the tender document shall

supply only from those vendors. Such details shall be accompanied by their list of

previous supplies made performance reports etc. However, in case of orders are

placed, specific approval shall be obtained from the owner for the vendor-supplied

materials.

22.0 Signature of Bids:

22.1 The bid must contain the name, residence and place of business of the person or

persons making the bid and must be signed and sealed by the Bidder with his usual

signature. The names of all persons signing should also be typed or printed below the

signature.

22.2 Bid by a partnership must be furnished with full names of all partners and be signed

with the partnership name; followed by the signature(s) and designation(s) or the

authorized partner(s) or other authorized representative(s).

22.3 Bids by Corporation/Company must be signed with the legal name of the

Corporation/Company by the President/Managing Director or by the Secretary or other

person or persons authorized to bid on behalf of such Corporation/Company in the

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22.4 A bid by a person who affixes to his signature the word ‘President’, ‘Managing

Director’, ‘Secretary’, ‘Agent’ or other designation without disclosing his Principal

will be rejected.

22.5 If it is found that two or more persons who are connected with one another either

financially or as a principal and agent have bid under different names without

disclosing their connection then such bids will be liable for rejection. Satisfactory

evidence of authority of the person signing on behalf of the Bidder shall be

furnished with the bid.

22.6 The Bidder’s name stated on the proposal shall be the exact legal name of the firm.

22.7 Bids not conforming to the above requirements of signing may be disqualified and EMD

forfeited.

24.0 Deadline for submission of bids:

24.1 Bids submitted by telex/telegram will not be accepted. No request from any Bidder to

the Owner to collect the proposals from airlines, cargo agent etc. shall be

entertained by the Owner.

24.3 The Owner may, at its discretion, extend this deadline for the submission of bids by

amending the Bidding Document in which case all rights and obligations on the Owner

and Bidders previously subject to the deadline will thereafter be subject to the

deadline as extended.

25.0 Late Bids

25.1 Any bid received by the Owner after the time and date fixed or extended for

submission of bids prescribed by the Owner, will be rejected and not considered for

evaluation.

26.0 Modification and withdrawal of bids:

26.3 No bid shall be modified in any manner, whatsoever subsequent to the deadline for

submission of bids.

26.4 No bid may be withdrawn in the interval between the deadline for submission of bids

and the expiration of the period of bid validity specified by the Bidder on the Bid

Form. Withdrawal/modification of a bid during this interval may result in the

Bidder’s forfeiture of its bid security.

E. BID OPENING AND EVALUATION

27.0 Opening of bids by owner:

27.1 The Owner will open the technical bids in the presence of Bidder’s representatives

who choose to attend on the date and time mentioned for opening of bids in the

Invitation to Bid or in case any extension has been given thereto, on the extended

bid opening date and time notified to all the Bidders who have purchased the bidding

document. The Bidder’s representatives who are present shall sign a register

evidencing their attendance.

27.2 The Bidder’s names, Technical modifications, Bid withdrawal and such other details as

the Owner, at his discretion may consider appropriate, will be announced in the

Technical Bid Opening.

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27.3 The price bids (On line) of all the “Techno-Commercial” Responsive Bidders shall be

opened in the presence of representatives (up to two per firm) of such bidders who

choose to be present. The date & time of opening the Price Bid shall be intimated to

all such qualified bidders by Fax/Telex, at least one week in advance besides

inviting final price bid if found appropriate after evaluation of Technical bids.

27.4 The Bidder’s name, lumpsum Bid Price, all discounts if any, modifications in the

Price Bid and any such other details as the Owner, at his discretion, may consider

appropriate, will be announced/ furnished in the Price Bid (On line) Opening.

27.5 No electronic recording/transmitting devices will be permitted during Bid opening.

28.0 Purpose of evaluation of bids:

28.1 The Bids received/accepted/opened will be evaluated by the Owner to ascertain the

technical responsiveness of the bid for the complete scope of the proposal, as

covered under these specifications and documents. All technically responsive bids

shall then be examined to determine the LOWEST EVALUATED COMMERCIALLY AND TECHNICALLY

RESPONSIVE BIDS.

29.0 Policy for bids under consideration:

29.1 Bids shall be deemed to be under consideration immediately after opening of Technical

Bid and until such time official intimation of award/rejection is made by the Owner

to the Bidders. While the Bids are under consideration, Bidders and/or their

representatives and other interested parties are advised to refrain from contacting

by any means, the owner and/or his employees/representatives on the matters related

to Bids under consideration.

29.2 Clarification of bids:

To assist in the examination evaluation and comparison of Bids the owner may on his

own ask the Bidder for a clarification of its bid. The request for clarification and

the response shall be in writing and no change in the price or substance of the bid

shall be sought, offered or permitted.

30.0 Preliminary Examination:

30.1 The Owner will examine the bids to determine whether they are complete, whether any

computational errors have been made, whether required sureties have been furnished,

whether the documents have been properly signed, and whether the bids are generally

30.2 Arithmetical errors will be rectified on the following basis:

If there is a discrepancy between the unit price and the total price that is obtained

by multiplying the unit price and quantity, the unit price shall prevail and the

total price shall be corrected. If there is a discrepancy between the total bid

amount and the sum of total costs, the latter shall prevail and the total bid amount

will be corrected accordingly. If there is a discrepancy between words and figures,

the amount advantageous to the Owner will prevail. If the Bidder does not accept the

correction of the errors as above, his Bid will be rejected and the amount of Bid

Security will be forfeited. The Bidder should ensure that the prices furnished in

various price schedules are consistent with each other. In the case of any

inconsistency in the prices furnished in the specified prices schedules to be

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identified in Bid Form for this purpose, the Owner shall be entitled to consider the

highest price for the purpose of evaluation and for the purpose of award of Contract

use the lowest of the prices in these schedules.

30.3 Prior to the detailed evaluation, the Owner will determine the substantial

responsiveness of each bid to the Bidding Document. For purpose of these Clauses, a

substantially responsive bid is one, which conforms to all the terms and conditions

of the Bidding Document without material deviations. A material deviation is one

which affects in any way the prices, quality, quantity or delivery period of the

equipment, completion of works or which limits in any way the responsibilities or

liabilities of the Bidder of any right of the Owner as required in these

specifications and documents. The Owner’s determination of a bid’s responsiveness

shall be based on the contents of the bid itself without recourse to extrinsic

30.4 A bid determined as not substantially responsive will be rejected by the Owner and

may not subsequently be made responsive by the Bidder by correction of non-

conformity.

30.5 The Owner may waive any minor informality or non-conformity or irregularity in a bid

which does not attribute to material deviation, provided such waiver does not

prejudice or affect the relative ranking of any Bidder.

31.0 Evaluation of Price Bids:

31.1 Definitions and Meanings:

For the purpose of the evaluation and comparison of bids, the following meanings and

definition will apply: -

a) ‘Bid Price’ shall mean the price quoted by each Bidder in his proposal for the

complete scope of works.

31.2 Calculation of differential Price & Cost Compensation for Deviations.

The Differential Price to be added to the Bid Price of each bid during evaluation and

comparison shall be derived as under:

Differential Price (DP)=n1F1+n2F2….+nnFn, where F1, F2…..Fn are the various factors

in Indian Rupees per unit of parameter differential or deficiency in the equipment

and services offered as stipulated in these specifications: n1, n2…nn are the

respective parameter differential or deficiency in the corresponding units to be

determined from the Bidder’s proposal. The above factors and corresponding units of

parameter differential are derived from the Technical Specifications, Data sheets

and/or Special Conditions of Contract.

Deviations from the Bidding Documents in so far as practicable will be converted to a

Rupee value (D) and from the Bidding Document while evaluating the bids. In

determining the Rupee value of the deviations the Owner will use parameters

consistent with those specified in the specifications and documents and or other

information as necessary and available to the Owner.

31.3 Comparison of Bids

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The bids shall be compared on the basis of lump sum prices (i.e., for erection

services to be rendered as quoted by the Bidder) for the entire scope of the proposal

as defined in the Bidding Document.

For comparison purposes all the evaluated bid prices shall be in Indian Rupees as

W = Q + DP + D, Where

W = Total Comparison Price

Q = Bid Price quoted by the bidder in Indian Rupees (Value Of erection cost including

other components if any.)

DP = Different price in Indian Rupees calculated as above

D = Cost compensation for deviations calculated as above.

All evaluated bid prices of all the bidders shall be compared among themselves to determine

the lowest evaluated bid and, as a result of this comparison, the lowest bid will be

AWARD OF CONTRACT

32.0 Award Criteria

32.1 The owner will award the contract to the successful Bidder, whose bid has been

determined to be substantially responsive and has been determined as the lowest

evaluated bid, providing further that the Bidder is determined to be qualified to

perform the contract satisfactorily. The Owner shall be the sole judge in this

32.2 Further, the Owner reserves the right to award separate contracts to two or more

parties in line with the terms and conditions specified in the accompanying Technical

Specifications.

33.0 Owner’s right to accept any bid and to reject any or all bids:

33.1 The Owner reserves the right to accept or reject any bid, and to annual the bidding

process and reject all bids at time prior to award of contract, any without thereby

incurring any liability to the affected Bidder or Bidders or any obligation to inform

the affected Bidder or Bidders of the grounds for the Owner’s action.

34.0 Notification of award:

34.1 Prior to the expiration of the period of bid validity and extended validity period,

if any, the Owner will notify the successful Bidder in writing by registered letter

or e mail or FAX, to be confirmed in writing by registered letter, that his bid has

been accepted.

34.2 The notification of award will attribute the formation of the Contract.

34.3 Upon the successful Bidder’s furnishing of performance guarantee pursuant to relevant

clause 38 .0, the Owner will promptly notify each unsuccessful Bidder and will

discharge his bid security, pursuant to Clause 20.0.

35.0 Signing of contract:

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35.1 At the same time as the Owner notifies the successful Bidder that his bid has been

accepted, the Owner will send the Bidder the detailed of Award, incorporating all

agreements between the parties.

35.2 Within 7 days of receipt of the detailed of Award, the successful bidder shall sign

the same with date and return it to the Owner.

35.3 The Bidder will prepare the Contract Agreement as per the Performa prescribed and the

same will be signed within 15 (Fifteen) days of notification of Award.

35.4 The contractor will have to give indemnity bond for material on Non-judicial Stamp

paper of value Rs. 300/- to GETCO as per attached format. The cost of stamp paper

will be borne by the contractor.

35.5 The contractor will have to give safety cum indemnity bond on Non-Judicial Stamp

paper of value Rs. 300/- to GETCO against any possible claim of compensation for

damage to contractor’s staff or any of third party during the execution of work. The

cost of stamp paper will be borne by the contractor.

35.6 Also the successful bidder will have to execute Agreement on stamp paper of value

Rs.300/- at our Transmission Circle, GETCO, Bharuch before commencement of works as

per GETCO’s prescribed Proforma .The cost of stamp paper will be borne by the

contractor.

36.0 Contract Performance Guarantee:

36.1 As a contract performance security, the successful bidder, to whom the work is

awarded, shall be required to furnish a performance guarantee in form of Bank

guarantee from a Public Sector Indian bank/Scheduled, Commercial Bank in the form to

be furnished. The guarantee amount shall be equal to ten percent (10%) of the

Contract price and it shall guarantee the faithful performance of the Contract in

accordance with the terms and conditions specified in these documents and

specifications. The guarantee shall be valid up to 90 days after the end of Warranty

36.2 The Performance Guarantee shall cover additionally the following guarantees to the

a) The successful Bidder guarantees the successful and satisfactory operation of

the equipment furnished and erected under the Contract, as per the specifications

and documents.

b) The successful Bidder further guarantees that the equipment provided by him/his

sub-vendors and installed by him shall be free from all defects in design,

material and workmanship and shall upon written notice from the Owner fully

remedy free of expenses to the Owner such defects as developed under the normal

use of the said equipment within the period of guarantee specified in the

relevant clause of the General Terms and Conditions in the Part-I/Special

Conditions of Contract.

36.3 The Contract Performance Guarantee is intended to secure the performance of the

entire contract. However, it is not to be trued as limiting the damages under clause

entitled “Equipment Performance Guarantee” in Technical Specifications, Part-II and

damages stipulated in other clauses in the Bid documents.

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36.4 The performance guarantee will be discharged without any interest at the end of

guarantee period, unless otherwise specified in Special Conditions of Contract.

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

A. INTRODUCTION

1.0 DEFINITION OF TERMS

1.1 The ‘Contract’ means the agreement entered into between the Owner and the Contractor

as per the Contract Agreement signed by the parties, including all attachments and

appendices thereto and all documents incorporated by reference therein.

1.2 ‘Owner’ shall mean the Superintending Engineer (TR.) CIRCLE GETCO, Bharuch or any of

its subsidiaries and shall include its legal representatives, successors and assigns.

1.3 ‘Contractor’ shall mean the Bidder whose bid is accepted by the Owner for the award

of the Works and shall include such successful Bidder’s legal representatives,

successors and permitted assigns.

1.4 ‘Engineer’ shall mean the officer appointed in writing by the Owner to act as

Engineer from time to time for the purpose of the Contract.

1.5 The terms ‘Equipment’, ‘Stores’ and ‘Materials’ shall mean and include equipment,

stores and materials to be provided by the Contractor under the Contract.

1.6 ‘Works’ shall mean and include the furnishing of equipment, labour and services, as

per the Specifications and complete erection, testing and putting into satisfactory

operation including all transportation, handling, unloading and storage at the Site

as defined in the Contract.

1.7 ‘Specifications’ shall mean the Specifications and Bidding Document forming a part of

the Contract and such other schedules and drawings as may be mutually agreed upon.

1.8 Site’ shall mean and include the land and other places on, into or through which the

works and the related facilities are to be erected or installed and any adjacent

land, paths, street or reservoir which may be allocated or used by the Owner or

Contractor in the performance of the Contract.

1.9 The term ‘Contract Price’ shall mean the lump-sum price quoted by the Contractor in

his bid with additions and/or deletions as may be agreed and incorporated in the

Letter of Award and the contract agreement for the entire scope of the works.

1.10 The term ‘Erection Portion’ of the Contract price shall mean the value of field

activities of the works including erection, testing and putting into satisfactory

operation including successful completion of performance and guarantee tests to be

performed at Site by the Contractor including cost of insurances.

1.11 Site Engineer ‘Inspector’ shall mean the owner’s Engineers or any person nominated by

the time to inspect the equipment; stores or Works under the Contract and/or the duly

authorized representative of the Owner.

1.12 ‘Notice of Award of Contract’/’Letter of Award’ shall mean the official notice issued

by the Owner notifying the Contractor that his bid has been accepted.

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1.13 ‘Order’ shall mean the official letter issued by the Owner informing the acceptance

of the bid.

1.14 ‘Date of Contract’ shall mean the date on which letter of commencement of work issued

by the respective sub division deputy engineer.

1.15 ‘Month’ shall mean the calendar month. ‘Day’ or ‘Days’ unless herein otherwise

expressly defined shall mean calendar day or days of 24 hours each.

A ‘Week’ shall mean continuous period of seven (7) days.

1.16 Writing’ shall include any manuscript, type written or printed statement, under or

over signature and/or seal as the case may be.

1.20 When the words ‘Approved’, ‘Subject to Approval’, ‘Satisfactory’, ‘Equal to’,

‘Proper’, ‘Requested’, ‘As Directed’, ‘Where Directed’, ‘When Directed’, ‘Determined

by’, ‘Accepted’, ‘Permitted’, or words and phrases of like importance are used the

approval, judgment, direction etc. is understood to be a function of the

Owner/Engineer.

1.17 Test on completion shall mean such tests as prescribed in the Contract to be

performed by the Contractor before the work is taken over by the Owner.

1.18 ‘Performance and Guarantee Tests’, shall mean all operational checks and tests

required to determine and demonstrate capacity, efficiency, and operating

characteristics as specified in the Contract Documents.

1.19 The term ‘Final Acceptance’/‘Taking Over’ shall mean the Owner’s written acceptance

of the Works performed under the Contract, after successful commissioning/completion

of Performance and Guarantee Tests, as specified in the accompanying Technical

Specifications or otherwise agreed in the Contract.

1.20 ‘Latent Defects’ shall mean such defects caused by faulty designs, material or work-

man- ship which cannot be detected during inspection, testing etc, based on the

technology available for carrying out such tests.

1.21 ‘Codes’ shall mean the following including the latest amendments and/or replacements,

a) Indian Electricity Act, 1905 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

b) Electricity Act 2003 and Rules & Regulations made there under.

c) Indian Factory Act, 1948 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

d) Indian Explosives Act, 1884 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

e) Indian Petroleum Act, 1934 and Rules and Regulations made there under.

f) A.S.M.E. Test Codes.

g) A.I.E.E. Test Codes.

h) American Society of Materials Testing Codes.

i) Standards of the Indian Standards Institution.

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j) Other Internationally approved standards and/or rules and regulations touching

the subject matter of the Contract.

1.22 Words imparting the singular only shall also include the plural and vice –versa where

the context so requires.

1.23 Words imparting ‘Person’ shall include firms, companies, corporations and

associations or bodies of individuals, whether incorporated or not.

2.0 APPLICATION

These General Conditions shall apply to the extent that they are not super ceded by

provisions in other parts of the Contract.

3.0 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

3.1 The term Contract Documents shall mean and include the following which shall be

deemed to form an integral part of the Contract:

a) Invitation to Bid including letter forwarding the Bidding Documents,

Instructions to Bidders, General Terms and Conditions of Contract, the Special

Conditions of Contract. and all other documents included under Part-I, Part-II

and Part-III.

b) Specifications of the erection of the equipments and other technical services to

be provided under the Contract as brought out in the accompanying Technical

Specifications.

c) Contractor’s Bid Proposal and the documents attached there to including the

letters of clarifications thereto between the Contractor and the Owner prior to

the Award of Contract except to the extent of repugnancy.

d) Letter of Award and any agreed variations of the conditions of the documents and

special terms and conditions of Contract, if any.

3.2 In the event of any conflict between the above mentioned documents the matter shall

be referred to the Engineer whose decision shall be considered as final and binding

upon the parties.

4.0 USE OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION

4.1 The Contractor shall not, without the Owner’s prior written consent, disclose the

Contract, or any provision thereof, or any specification, plan, drawing, pattern,

sample or information furnished by or on behalf of the Owner in connection therewith,

to any person other than a person employed by the Contractor in the performance of

the Contract. Disclosure to any such employed person shall be made in confidence and

shall extend only so far as may be necessary for the purpose of such performance.

4.2 The Contractor shall not, without the Owner’s prior written consent, make use of any

document or information enumerated in various Contract documents except for the

purpose of performing the Contract.

4.3 The Contractor shall not communicate or use in advertising, publicity, sales releases

or in any other medium, photographs or other reproduction of the Works under this

Contract, or descriptions of the site, dimensions, quantity, quality or other

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information, concerning the works unless prior written permission has been obtained

from the Owner.

4.4 Any document, other than the Contract itself, enumerated in various Contract

documents shall remain the property of the Owner and shall be returned (in all

copies) to the Owner on completion of the Contractor’s performance under the Contract

if so required by the Owner.

5.0 TRANSMISSION OF THE CONTRACT

5.1 Notwithstanding anything stated elsewhere in the bid documents, the Contract to be

entered into will be treated as a single Contract. Award shall be placed on the

successful Bidder as follows:

For providing services like inland transportation, insurance for delivery at site,

unloading, storage, handling at site, installation, testing and commissioning

including performance testing in respect of all the equipment material

equipment/materials given by the owner after observing standard store procedures for

transport from owner’s stores, insurance, unloading storage handling at site

installation testing & commissioning.

5.2 In case erection Contract, or where the Owner hands over his equipment to the

Contractor for executing, then the Contractor shall at the time of taking delivery of

the equipment/dispatch documents be required to execute an Indemnity Bond in favour

of the Owner in the form acceptable to the Superintending Engineer (TR.) GETCO

Bharuch for keeping the equipment in safe custody and to utilize the same exclusively

for the purpose of the said Contract. Samples of proforma for the Indemnity Bond will

be furnished during award of Contract.

5.3 The Contract shall in all respects be trued and governed according to Indian Laws.

5.4 It is clearly understood that the total consideration for the Contract(s) has been

broken up into various components only for the convenience of payment under the

Contract(s) and for the measurement of deviations or modifications under the

Contract(s).

6.0 JURISDICTION OF CONTRACT

6.1 The laws applicable to the Contract shall be the laws in force in India. The Courts

of Bharuch shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters arising under this

7.0 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT:

7.1 The Owner, after the issue of the Letter of Award to the Contractor, will send one

copy of the final agreement to the Contractor for his scrutiny and approval.

7.2 The Agreement, unless otherwise agreed to, shall be signed within 15 days of the

acceptance of the Letter of Award, at the office the Owner at Bharuch on a date and

time to be mutually agreed. The Contractor shall provide for signing of the Contract,

Performance Guarantee, appropriate power of attorney and other requisite materials.

In case the Contract is to be signed beyond the stipulated time, the Bid Guarantee

submitted with the Proposal will have to be extended accordingly.

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7.3 The Agreement will be signed in copies to be specified and the Contractor shall be

provided with one signed original and the rest will be retained by the Owner.

7.4 Subsequent to signing of the Contract, the Contractor at his own cost shall provide

the Owner with copies of agreement within fifteen (15) days after the signing of the

Contractor.

8.0 ENFORCEMENT OF TERMS

8.1 The failure of either party to enforce at any time any of the provisions of this

Contract or any rights in respect thereto or to exercise any option therein provided,

shall in no way be trued to be a waiver of such provisions, rights or options or in

anyway to affect the validity of the Contract. The exercise by either party of any of

its rights herein shall not preclude or prejudice either party from exercising the

same or any other right it may have under the Contract.

9.0 COMPLETION OF CONTRACT

9.1 Unless otherwise terminated under the provisions of any other relevant clause, this

Contract shall be deemed to have been completed on the expiry of the guarantee period

as provided for under the clause entitled ‘Guarantee’ in this section of the Volume-

B. GUARANTEES & LIABILITIES

11.0 TIME – THE ESSENCE OF CONTRACT

11.1 The time and the date of completion of the Contract as stipulated in the Contract by

the Owner without or with modifications, if any, and so incorporated in the Letter of

Award, shall be deemed to be the essence of the Contract. The Contractor shall so

organize his resources and perform his work as to complete it not later than the date

agreed to.

11.2 The Contractor shall submit a detailed bar chart within the time frame agreed

consisting of adequate number of activities covering various key phases of the work

such as design, procurement, manufacturing, shipment and field erection activities

within seven (7) days of the date of LOI.

11.3 The above bar chart shall be compatible with the Owner’s computer environment and

furnished to the Owner on such media as may be desired by the Owner.

12.0 EFFECTIVENESS OF CONTRACT

The Contract shall be considered as having come into force from the date of the

commencement given by the respective Transmission sub division unless otherwise

provided in LOI.

13.0 PENALTY FOR DELAY

13.1 If the Contractor fails to successfully complete the commissioning within the time

fixed under the Contract, the Contractor shall pay to the Owner as penalty a sum

specified for each specified period of delay. The details of such penalty are brought

out in the accompanying Special Conditions of Contract (SCC).

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13.2 The total amount of penalty for delay under the Contract will be subject to a maximum

13.2 The total amount of penalty for delay under the Contract will be subject to a maximum

of 10% of the Contract prices plus GST detailed in the Special Conditions of Contract

14.0 GUARANTEE

14.1 In the event of any emergency where in the judgment of the Engineer, delay would

cause serious loss or damages, repairs or adjustment may be made by the Engineer or a

third party chosen by the Engineer without advance notice to the Contractor and the

cost of such work shall be paid by the Contractor. In the event such action is taken

by the Engineer, the Contractor will be notified promptly and he shall assist

wherever possible in making necessary corrections. This shall not relieve the

Contractor of his liabilities under the terms and conditions of the Contract.

14.2 If it becomes necessary for the Contractor to rectify or renew any defective portions

of the works the provision of this clause shall apply to portion of the works so

rectified or corrected until the expiry of six (6) months from the date of such

rectification or correction. If any defects are not rectified within a reasonable

time, the Engineer may proceed to do the work at the Contractor’s risk and cost but

without prejudice to any other rights which the Owner may have against the Contractor

in respect of such defects.

14.3 The rectification or correction of the work will be carried out free of cost by the

Contractor. If any rectification or correction is carried out on his behalf at the

site, the Contractor shall bear the cost of such rectification or correction.

14.4 The acceptance of the works by the Engineer shall in no way relieve the Contractor of

his obligations under this clause.

15.0 TAXES, PERMITS & LICENCES

The Contractor shall be liable and pay all non-Indian taxes, duties, levies lawfully

assessed against the Owner or the Contractor in pursuance of the Contract. In

addition, the Contractor shall be responsible for payment of all Indian duties,

levies and taxes lawfully assessed against the Contractor for his personal income &

property only.

16.0 DEFENCE OF SUITS

If any action in court is brought against the Owner or Engineer or an officer or

agent of the Owner, for the failure, omission or neglect on the part of the

Contractor to perform any acts, matters, covenants or things under the Contract, or

for damage or injury caused by the alleged omission or negligence on the part of the

Contractor, his agents, representatives or his Sub-Contractors, or in connection with

any claim based on lawful demands of Sub-Contractors, workmen, suppliers or

employees, the Contractor shall in all such cases indemnify and keep the Owner, and

the Engineer and/or his representative, harmless from all losses, damages, expenses

or decrees arising of such action.

17.0 LIMITATION OF LIABILITIES

The final payment by the Owner in pursuance of the Contract shall mean the release of

the Contractor from all his liabilities under the Contract. Such final payment shall

be made only at the end of the Guarantee/Warranty period or after finalization of

material account and final bill and till such time as the Contractual liabilities and

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responsibilities of the Contractor, shall prevail. All other payments made under the

Contract shall be treated as on-account payments.

18.0 ENGINEER’S DECISION

19.0 In respect of all matters which are left to the decision of the Engineer including

the granting or with-holding of the certificates, the Engineer shall, if required to

do so by the Contractor, give in writing a decision thereon.

19.1 If, in the opinion of the Contractor, a decision made by the Engineer is not in

accordance with the meaning and intent of the Contract, the Contractor may file with

the Engineer, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of the decision, a written

objection to the decision.

Failure to file an objection within the allotted time will be considered as an

acceptance of the Engineer’s decision and the decision shall become final and

19.2 The Engineer’s decision and the filing of the written objection thereto shall be a

condition precedent to the right to request arbitration. It is the intent of the

Agreement that there shall be no delay in the execution of the works and the decision

of the Engineer as rendered shall be promptly observed.

20.0 POWER TO VARY OR OMIT WORK

20.1 No alterations, amendments, omissions, suspensions or variations of the Works

(hereinafter referred to as ‘variation’) under the Contract as detailed in the

Contract Documents, shall be made by the Contractor except as directed in writing by

the Engineer, but the Engineer shall have full powers subject to the provisions

hereinafter contained, from time to time during the execution of the Contract, by

notice in writing to instruct the Contractor to make such variation without prejudice

to the Contract. The Contractor shall carry out such variation and be bound by the

same conditions as far as applicable as though the said variations occurred in the

Contract Documents. If any suggested variations would, in the opinion of the

Contractor, if carried out, prevent him from fulfilling any of his obligations or

guarantees under the Contract, he shall notify the Engineer thereof in writing and

the Engineer shall decide forthwith whether or not, the same shall be carried out and

if the Engineer confirms his instructions, the Contractor’s obligations and

guarantees shall be modified to such an extent as may be mutually agreed. Any agreed

difference in cost occasioned by any such variation shall be added to or deducted

from the Contract Price as the case may be.

20.2 In the event of Engineer requiring any variation, a reasonable and proper notice

shall be given to the Contractor to enable him to work his arrangement accordingly,

and in cases where goods or materials are already prepared or any design, drawings or

pattern made or work done as per the contract requires to be altered, a reasonable

and agreed sum in respect thereof shall be paid to the Contractor.

20.3 In any case in which the Contractor has received instructions from the Engineer as to

the requirement of carrying out the alterations or additional or substituted work

which either then or later on, will in the opinion of the Contractor, involve a claim

for additional payment, the Contractor shall immediately and in no case later than

thirty (30) days, after receipt of the instructions aforesaid and before carrying out

the instructions, advise the Engineer to that effect. But the Engineer shall not

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become liable for payment of any charges in respect of any such variations, unless

the instructions for the performance of the same shall be confirmed in writing by the

20.4 If any variation in the Works results in reduction of Contract Price, the parties

shall agree, in writing, so to the extent of any change in the price, before the

Contractor proceeds with the change.

20.5 In all the above cases, in the event of a disagreement as to the reasonableness of

the said sum, the decision of the Engineer shall prevail.

20.6 Notwithstanding anything stated above in this clause, the Engineer shall have the

full power to instruct the Contractor, in writing, during the execution of the

Contract to vary the quantities of the items or groups of items in accordance with

the provisions of clause entitled ‘Change of Quantity’ in section GCC of this Volume-

I. The Contractor shall carry out such variations and be bound by the same

conditions as though the said variations occurred in the Contract Documents.

However, the Contract Price shall be adjusted at the rates and the prices provided

for the original quantities in the Contract.

21.0 CHANGE OF QUANTITY

21.1 During the execution of the Contract, the Owner reserves the right to increase or

decrease the quantities of items under the Contract but without any change in unit

price or other terms & conditions. Such variations unless otherwise specified in the

accompanying Special Conditions of Contract and/or Technical Specifications, shall

not be subjected to any limitation for the individual items but the total variations

in all such items under the Contract shall be limited to a percentage of the Contract

price as specified in the Special Conditions of Contract.

21.2 The Contract price shall accordingly be adjusted based on the unit rates available in

the Contract for the change in quantities as above.

22.0 COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS AND CONSULTING ENGINEERS

The Contractor shall agree to cooperate with the Owner’s other Contractors and

Consulting Engineers and freely exchange with them such technical information as is

necessary to obtain the most efficient and economical design and to avoid unnecessary

duplication of efforts. The Engineer shall be provided with three copies of all

correspondence addressed by the Contractor to other Contractors and Consulting

Engineers of the Owner in respect of such exchange of technical information, wherever

23.0 NO WAIVER OF RIGHTS

Neither the inspection by the Owner or the Engineer or any of their officials,

employees, or agents nor any order by the Owner or the Engineer for payment of money

or any payment for or acceptance of, the whole or any part of the Works by the Owner

or the Engineer, nor any extension of time, nor any possession taken by the Engineer

shall operate as a waiver of any provision of the Contract, or of any power herein

reserved to the Owner or any right to damages herein provided nor shall any waiver of

any breach in the Contract be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach.

24.0 CERTIFICATE NOT TO AFFECT RIGHT OF OWNER AND LIABILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.

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No interim payment certificate of the Engineer, nor any sum paid on account by the

Owner, nor any extension of time for execution of the Works granted by the Engineer

shall affect or prejudice the rights of the Owner against the Contractor or relieve

the Contractor of his obligation for the due performance of the Contract, or be

interpreted as approval of the Works done or of the equipment furnished and no

certificate shall create liability for the Owner to pay for alterations, amendments,

variations or additional works not ordered, in writing , by the Engineer or discharge

the liability of the Contractor for the payment of damages whether due, ascertained,

or certified or not or any sum against the payment of which he is bound to indemnify

the Owner, nor shall any such certificate nor the acceptance by him of any sum paid

on account or otherwise affect or prejudice the rights of the Owner against the

Contractor.

25.0 PROGRESS REPORTS

During the various stages of the work in pursuance of the Contract, the Contractor

shall at his own cost submit periodic progress reports as may be reasonably required

by the Engineer with such materials as, charts, net-works, photographs, test

certificates, etc. Such progress reports shall be in the form and size as may be

required by the Engineer.

26.0 TAKING OVER

Upon successful completion of all the tests to be performed at Site on equipment

furnished and erected by the Contractor, the Engineer shall issue to the Contractor a

Taking Over Certificate as a proof of the final acceptance of the equipment. Such

certificate shall not unreasonably be withheld nor will the Engineer delay the

issuance thereof on account of minor omissions or defects which do not affect the

commercial operation and/or cause any serious risk to the equipment. Such certificate

shall not relieve the Contractor of any of his obligations which otherwise survive,

by the terms and conditions of the Contract after issue of such certificate.

27.0 PAYMENT

27.1 The payment to the Contractor for the performance of the works under the Contract

will be made by the Owner as per the guidelines and conditions specified herein. All

payments made during the Contract shall be on account payments only. The final

payment will be made on completion of all Works and on fulfillment by the Contractor

of all his liabilities under the Contract.

27.2 Currency of Payment

All payments under the Contract shall be in Indian Rupees only.

27.3 Terms.

Payment terms will be as prescribed in the special conditions of contract and on

fulfillment of conditions specified thereof.

28.0 Payment Schedule

28.1 Application for Payment

28.2 The Contractor shall submit application for the payment in the prescribed Performa of

the Owner. Performa for application for payment will be as prescribed.

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29.1 Each such application shall state the amount claimed and shall set forth in detail,

in the order of the Payment Schedule, particulars of the Works including the Works

executed at Site and of the equipment shipped/brought on to the site pursuant to the

Contract up to the date mentioned in the application and for the period covered since

the last preceding certificate, if any.

29.2 Every interim payment certificate shall certify the Contract value of the Works

executed upto the date mentioned in the application for the payment certificate,

provided that no sum shall be included in any interim payment certificate in respect

of the works that, according to the decision of the Engineer, does not comply with

the Contract.

29.3 Mode of Payment

29.4 Payment due on dispatch of equipment shall be made by the Owner through Owner’s Bank

or directly to the Contractor as per the payment schedule.

29.5 The payment of test charges, if any, payment, taxes and duties (whenever admissible)

inland transportation (including port handling), insurance and the erection portion

of the Works shall be made direct to the Contractor by the Owner.

29.6 All payments under the Contract shall be made as stipulated in the Special Conditions

of Contract after signing the Contract Agreement. The payments linked with the

dispatch of materials shall only be made after production of all dispatch documents

as specified in the relevant Contract conditions which will interalia include the

Material Inspection Clearance Certificate issued by the Owner.

Progressive payments linked with erection shall only be made after the issue of

certificates by the Engineer, one for the quantum of work completed and the other for

the successful completion of quality check points involved in the quantum of work

30.0 DEDUCTIONS FROM CONTRACT PRICE

All costs, damages or expenses that the Owner may have paid, for which under the

Contract the Contractor is liable, or any other retention award will be claimed by

the Owner. The Owner to the Contractor shall bill all such claims regularly as and

when they fall due. Such bills shall be supported by appropriate and certified

vouchers or explanations, to enable the Contractor to properly identify such claims.

Such claims shall be paid by the Contractor within thirty (30) days of the receipt of

the corresponding bills and if not paid by the Contractor within the said period, the

Owner may then deduct the amount, from any money due or becoming due by him to the

Contractor under the Contract or may be recovered by sections of Law or otherwise.

D. RISK DISTRIBUTION

31.0 INSURANCE

31.1 The Contractor at his cost shall arrange, secure and maintain all insurance as may be

pertinent to the Works and obligatory in terms of law to protect his interest and

interests of the Owner against all perils detailed herein. The form and the limit of

such insurance as defined herein together with the under-writer in each case shall be

acceptable to the Owner. However, irrespective of such acceptance, the

responsibility to maintain adequate insurance coverage at all time during the period

of Contract shall be of Contractor alone. The Contractor’s failure in this regard

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shall not relieve him of any of his contractual responsibilities and obligations.

The insurance covers to be taken by the Contractor shall be in the joint name of the

Owner and the Contractor. The Contractor shall, however, be authorized to deal

directly with Insurance Company or Companies and shall be responsible in regard to

maintenance of all insurance covers. Further the insurance should be in freely

convertible currency.

31.2 Any loss or damage to the equipment during handling, transportation, storage,

erection, putting into satisfactory operation and all activities to be performed till

the successful completion of commissioning of the equipment shall be to the account

of the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for preference of all claims

and make good the damages or loss by way of repairs and/or replacement of the

equipment, damaged or lost. The transfer of title shall not in any way relieve the

Contractor of the above responsibilities during the period of Contract. The

Contractor shall provide the Owner with copy of all insurance policies and documents

taken out by him in pursuance of the Contract. Such copies of documents shall be

submitted to the Owner immediately after such insurance coverage. The Contractor

shall also inform the Owner in writing at least sixty (60) days in advance regarding

the expiry/cancellation and/or change in any of such documents and ensure

revalidation, renewal etc., as may be necessary well in time.

31.3 The perils required to be covered under the insurance shall include, but not be

limited to fire and allied risks, miscellaneous accidents (erection risks) workman

compensation risks, loss or damage in transit, theft, pilferage, riot and strikes and

malicious damages, civil commotion, weather conditions, accidents of all kinds, etc.

The scope of such insurance shall be adequate to cover the replacement/reinstatement

cost of the equipment for all risks up to and including delivery of goods and other

costs till the equipment is delivered at Site. The insurance policies to be taken

should be on replacement value basis and/or incorporating escalation clause.

Notwithstanding the extent of insurance cover and the amount of claim available from

the underwriters, the Contractor shall be liable to make good the full

replacement/rectification value of all equipment/materials and to ensure their

availability as per project requirements.

31.4 All costs on account of insurance liabilities covered under the Contract will be on

Contractor’s account and will be included in Contract Price, However, the Owner may

from time to time, during the pendency of the Contract, ask the Contractor in writing

to limit the insurance coverage, risks and in such a case, the parties to the

Contract will agree for a mutual settlement, for reduction in Contract price to the

extent of reduced premia amount. The Contractor, while arranging the insurance shall

ensure to obtain all discounts on premia, which may be available for higher volume or

for reason of financing arrangement of the project.

31.5 The clause entitled ‘Insurance’ under the section ECC of this Volume-I, covers the

additional insurance requirements for the portion of the works to be performed at the

31.6 Special Conditions of Contract details out the various insurance liabilities.

32.0 LIABILITY FOR ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES

Under the Contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for loss or damage to the

plant until the successful completion of commissioning as defined elsewhere in the

Bid document.

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33.0 DELAYS BY OWNER OR HIS AUTHORISED AGENTS

34.1 In case the Contractor’s performance is delayed due to any act of omission on the

part of the Owner or his authorized agents, then the Contractor shall be given due

extension of time for the completion of the Works, to the extent such omission on the

part of the Owner has caused delay in the Contractor’s performance of the Contract.

Regarding reasonableness or otherwise of the extension of time, the decision of the

Engineer shall be final.

35.2 In addition, the Contractor shall be entitled to claim demonstrable and reasonable

compensation if such delays have resulted in any increase in cost. The Owner shall

examine the justification for such a request for claim and if satisfied, the extent

of compensation shall be mutually agreed depending upon the circumstances at the time

of such an occurrence.

36.0 FORCE MAJEURE

36.1 Force majeure is herein defined as any cause which is beyond the control of the

Contractor or the Owner as the case may be, which they could not foresee or with a

reasonable amount of diligence could not have foreseen and which substantially

affects the performance of the Contract, such as:

a. Natural phenomena, including but not limited to floods, droughts, earthquakes and

epidemics:

b. Acts of any Government, domestic or foreign, including but not limited to war,

declared or undeclared, priorities, guarantees, embargoes.

Provided either party shall within fifteen (15) days from the occurrence of such a

cause notify the other in writing of such causes.

36.2 The Contractor or the Owner shall not be liable for delays in performing his

obligations resulting from any force majeure cause as referred to and/or defined

The date of completion will, subject to hereinafter provided, be extended by a

reasonable time even though such cause may occur after Contractor’s performance of

obligation has been delayed due to other causes.

37.0 SUSPENSION OF WORK

37.1 The Owner reserves the right to suspend and reinstate execution of the whole or any

part of the Works without invalidating the provisions of the Contract. Orders for

suspension or reinstatement of the Works will be issued by the Engineer to the

Contractor in writing. The time for completion of the works will be extended for a

period equal to duration of the suspension.

37.2 Any necessary and demonstrable cost incurred by the Contractor as a result of such

suspension of the works will be paid by the Owner, provided such costs are

substantiated to the satisfaction of the Engineer. The Owner shall not be

responsible for any liabilities if suspension or delay is due to some default on the

part of the Contractor or his Sub-Contractor.

38.0 CONTRACTOR`S DEFAULT

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38.1 If the Contractor shall neglect to execute the works with due diligence and

expedition or shall refuse or neglect to comply with any reasonable order given to

him, in writing by the Engineer in connection with the works or shall contravene the

provisions of the Contract, the Owner may give notice in writing to the Contractor to

make good the failure, neglect or contravention complained of. Should the Contractor

fail to comply with the notice within thirty (30) days from the date of serving the

notice, then and in such case the Owner shall be at liberty to employ other workmen

and forthwith execute such part of the works as the Contractor may have neglected to

do or if the Owner shall think fit, without prejudice to any other right he may have

under the Contract to take the work wholly or in part out of the Contractor’s hands

and re-contract with any other person or persons to complete the works or any part

thereof and in that event the Owner shall have free use of all Contractor’s

equipment that may have been at the time on the Site in connection with the works

without being responsible to the Contractor for fair wear and tear thereof and to the

exclusion of any right of the Contractor over the same, and the Owner shall be

entitled to retain and apply any balance which may otherwise be due on the Contract

by him to the Contractor, or such part thereof as may be necessary, to the payment of

the cost of executing the said part of the Works or of completing the Works as the

case may be. If the cost of completing of works or executing part thereof as

aforesaid shall exceed the balance due to the Contractor shall pay such excess. Such

payment of excess amount shall be independent of the liquidated damages for delay

which the Contractor shall have to pay if the completion of works is delayed.

38.2 In addition, such action by the Owner as aforesaid shall not relieve the Contractor

of his liability to pay liquidated damages for delay in completion of Works as

defined in Clause 14.0 of this Section.

38.3 Such action by the Owner as aforesaid the termination of the Contract under this

clause shall not entitle the Contractor to reduce the value of the Contract

Performance Guarantee nor the time thereof. The Contract Performance Guarantee shall

be valid for the full value and for the full period of the Contract including

guarantee period.

39.0 TERMINATION OF CONTRACT ON OWNER`S INITIATIVE

39.1 The Owner reserves the right to terminate the Contract either in part or in full due

to reasons other than those mentioned under clause entitled ‘Contractor’s Default’.

The Owner shall in such an event give fifteen (15) days’ notice in writing to the

Contractor of his decision to do so.

39.2 The Contractor upon receipt of such notice shall discontinue the work on the date and

to the extent specified in the notice, make all reasonable efforts to obtain

cancellation of all orders and Contracts to the extent they are related to the work

terminated and terms satisfactory to the Owner, stop all further sub-contracting or

purchasing activity related to the work terminated, and assist Owner in maintenance,

protection, and disposition of the works acquired under the Contract by the Owner.

In the event of such a termination the Contractor shall be paid compensation,

equitable and reasonable, dictated by the circumstances prevalent at the time of

termination.

39.3 If the Contractor is an individual or a proprietary concern and the individual or the

proprietor dies and if the Contractor is a partnership concern and one of the

partners dies then unless the Owner is satisfied that the legal representatives of

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the individual Contractor or of the proprietor of the propriety concern and in the

case of partnership, the surviving partners, are capable of carrying out and

completing the Contract the Owner shall be entitled to cancel the Contract as to its

incompleted part without being in any way liable to payment of any compensation to

the estate of deceased Contractor and/or to the surviving partners of the

Contractor’s firm on account of the cancellation of the Contract. The decision of

the Owner that the legal representatives of the deceased Contractor or surviving

partners of the Contractor’s firm cannot carry out and complete the Contract shall be

final and binding on the parties. In the event of such cancellation the Owner shall

not hold the estate of the deceased Contractor and/or the surviving partners of the

estate of the deceased Contractor and/or the surviving partners of the Contractor’s

firm liable to damages for not completing the Contract.

40.0 FRUSTRATION OF CONTRACT

40.1 In the event of frustration of the Contract because of supervening impossibility in

terms of Section 56 of the Indian Contract Act, parties shall be absolved of their

responsibility to perform the balance portion of the Contract, subject to provisions

contained in sub-clause 45.3 below.

40.2 In the event of non-availability or suspension of funds for any reasons, whatsoever

(except for reason of willful or flagrant breach by the Owner) and/or Contractor then

the works under the Contract shall be suspended.

Furthermore, if the Owner is unable to make satisfactory alternative arrangements for

financing to the Contractor in accordance with the terms of the Contract within three

months of the event, the parties hereto shall be relieved from carrying out further

obligations under the Contract treating it as frustration of the Contract.

40.3 In the event referred to in sub-clauses 45.1 & 45.2 above the parties shall mutually

discuss to arrive at reasonable settlement on all issues including amounts due to

either party for the work already done on quantum merit_ basis, which shall be

determined by mutual agreement between the parties.

41.0 GRAFTS AND COMMISSIONS ETC.

Any graft, commission, gift or advantage given, promised or offered by or on behalf

of the Contractor or his partner(s), agent(s), officer(s), director(s), employee(s)

or servant(s) or any one on his or their behalf in relation to the obtaining or to

the execution of this or any other Contract with the Owner, shall in addition to any

criminal liability which it may incur, subject the Contractor to the cancellation of

this and all other Contracts and also to payment of any loss or damage to the Owner

resulting from any cancellation. The Owner shall then be entitled to deduct the

amount so payable from any money otherwise due to Contractor under the Contract.

RESOLUTION OF DISPUTES

42.0 SETTLEMENT OF DISPUTES

42.1 Any dispute(s) or difference(s) arising out of or in connection with the Contract

shall, to the extent possible, be settled amicably between the parties.

42.2 If any dispute or difference of any kind, whatsoever, shall arise between the Owner

and the Contractor, arising out of the Contract for the performance of the Works

whether during the progress of the Works or after its completion or whether before or

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P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

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Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

after the termination, abandonment or breach of the Contract, it shall, in the first

place, be referred to and settled by the Engineer, who, within a period of thirty

(30) days after being requested by either party to do so, shall give written notice

of his decision to the Owner and the Contractor.

42.3 Save as hereinafter provided, such decision in respect of every matters so referred

shall be final and binding upon the parties until the completion of the Works and

shall forthwith be given effect to by the Contractor who shall proceed with the Works

with all due diligence, whether he or the Owner requires arbitration as hereinafter

provided or not.

42.4 If after the Engineer has given written notice of his decision to the parties, no

claim to arbitration has been communicated to him by either party within thirty (30)

days from the receipt of such notice, the said decision shall become final and

binding on the parties.

42.5 In the event of the Engineer failing to notify his decision as aforesaid within

thirty (30) days after being requested as aforesaid, or in the event of either the

Owner or the Contractor being dissatisfied with any such decision, or within thirty

(30) days after the expiry of the first mentioned period of thirty days, as the case

may be, either party may require that the matters in dispute be referred to

arbitration as hereinafter provided.

43.0 ARBITRATION

43.1 All disputes or differences in respect of which the decision, if any, of the Engineer

has not become final or binding as aforesaid shall be settled by arbitration in the

manner hereinafter provided.

43.1.1 The arbitration shall be conducted by three arbitrators, one each to be nominated by

the Contractor and the Owner and the third to be appointed as an umpire by both the

arbitrators in accordance with the Indian Arbitration Act. If either of the parties

fails to appoint its arbitrator within sixty (60) days after receipt of a notice from

the other party invoking the Arbitration clause, the arbitrator appointed by the

party invoking the arbitration clause shall become the sole arbitrator to conduct the

arbitration.

43.1.2 The arbitration shall be conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Indian

Arbitration Act, 1940 or any statutory modification thereof. The venue of

arbitration shall be Bharuch.

43.2 The decision of the majority of the arbitrators shall be final and binding upon the

The arbitrators may, from time to time with the consent of all the parties enlarge

the time for making the award. In the event of any of the aforesaid arbitrators

dying, neglecting, resigning or being unable to act for any reason, it will be lawful

for the party concerned to nominate another arbitrator in place of the outgoing

arbitrator.

43.3 The arbitrator shall have full powers to review and/or revise any decision, opinion,

direction, certification or valuation of the Engineer in accordance with the

Contract, and neither party shall be limited in the proceedings before such

arbitrators to the evidence or arguments put before the Engineer for the purpose of

obtaining the said decision.

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43.4 No decision given by the Engineer in accordance with the foregoing provisions shall

disqualify him as being called as a witness or giving evidence before the arbitrators

on any matter whatsoever relevant to the dispute or difference referred to the

arbitrators as aforesaid.

43.5 During settlement of disputes and arbitration proceedings, both parties shall be

obliged to carry out their respective obligations under the Contract.

44.0 RECONCILIATION OF ACCOUNTS

The Contractor shall prepare and submit every month, a statement covering payments

claimed and the payments received vis-a-vis the works executed, for reconciliation of

accounts with the Owner. The Contractor shall also prepare and submit a detailed

account of Owner Issue materials received and utilized by him for reconciliation

purpose in a format to be discussed & finalized with the Owner before the award of

Signature of Contractor Superintending Engineer

GETCO, CO, Bharuch

ERECTION CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 The following shall supplement the conditions already contained in other parts of

these specifications & document and shall govern the portion of the work of this

Contract to be performed at Site.

1.2 The Contractor upon signing of the Contract shall, nominate a responsible officer as

his representative at Site suitably designated for the purpose of overall

responsibility and coordination of the works to be performed at Site. Such person

shall function from the Site office of the Contractor during the pendency of

2.0 REGULATION OF LOCAL AUTHORITIES AND STATUTES

2.1 The Contractor shall comply with all the rules and regulations of local authorities

during the performance of his field activities. He shall also comply with the Minimum

Wages Act, 1948 and the Payment of Wages Act (both of the Government of India) and

the rules made thereunder in respect of any employee or workman employed or engaged

by him or his Sub-Contractor. He shall abide by labour laws and others as specified

in the special conditions of contract.

2.2 All registration and statutory inspection fees, if any, in respect of his work

pursuant to this Contract shall be to the account of the Contractor. Should any such

inspection or registration need to be re-arranged due to the fault of the Contractor

or his Sub Contractor, the additional fees to such inspection and/or registration

also shall be borne by the Contractor.

3.0 OWNER’S LIEN ON EQUIPMENT

The Owner shall have lien on all equipment brought to the Site for the purpose of

erection, testing and commissioning of the equipment to be supplied & erected under

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the Contract. The Owner shall continue to hold the lien on all such equipment

throughout the period of Contract. No material brought to the Site shall be removed

from the Site by the Contractor and/or his Sub-Contractors without the prior written

approval of the Engineer.

4.0 ACCESS TO SITE AND WORKS ON SITE

4.1 Suitable access to and possession of the Site shall be afforded to the Contractor by

the Owner in reasonable time.

4.2 The works so far as it is carried out on the Owner’s premises, shall be carried out

at such time as the Owner may approve and the Owner shall give the Contractor

reasonable facilities for carrying out the works.

4.3 In the execution of the works, no person other than the Contractor or his duly

appointed representative, Sub- Contractor and workmen, shall be allowed to do work on

the Site, except by the special permission, in writing of the Engineer or his

representative.

5.0 CONTRACTOR’S SITE ESTABLISHMENT

The Contractor shall at all times keep posted an authorized representative for the

purpose of the Contract. Any written order or instruction of the Engineer or his duly

authorized representative, shall be communicated to the said authorized resident

representative of the Contractor and the representative shall be available at a

stated address for this purpose.

6.0 CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

6.1 The Contractor shall co-operate with all other Contractors or tradesmen of the Owner,

who may be performing other works on behalf of the Owner and the workmen who may be

employed by the Owner and doing work in the vicinity of the Works under the Contract.

The Contractor shall also so arrange to perform his work as to minimize, to the

maximum extent possible, interference with the work of other Contractors and their

workmen. Any injury or damage that may be sustained by the employees of the other

Contractors and the Owner, due to the Contractor’s work shall promptly be made good

at the Contractor’s own expense.

7.0 DISCIPLINE OF WORKMEN

The Contractor shall adhere to the disciplinary procedure set by the Engineer in

respect of his employees and workmen at Site. The Engineer shall be at liberty to

object to the presence of any representative or employee of the Contractor at the

Site, if in the opinion of the Engineer such employee has misconduct himself or is

incompetent or negligent or otherwise undesirable and then the Contractor shall

remove such a person objected to and provide in his place a competent replacement.

8.0 CONTRACTOR’S FIELD OPERATION

8.1 The Contractor shall keep the Engineer informed in advance regarding his field

activity plans and schedules for carrying-out each part of the works. Any review of

such plan or schedule or method of work by the Engineer shall not relieve the

Contractor of any of his responsibilities towards the field activities. Such reviews

shall also not be considered as an assumption of any risk or liability by the

Engineer or the Owner or any of his representatives and no claim of the Contractor

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

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will be entertained because of the failure or inefficiency of any such plan or

schedule or method of work reviewed. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for

the safety, adequacy and efficiency of plant and equipment and his erection methods.

8.2 The Contractor shall have the complete responsibility for the conditions of the Work-

site including the safety of all persons employed by him or his Sub–Contractor and

all the properties under his custody during the performance of the work. This

requirement shall apply continuously till the completion of the Contract and shall

not be limited to normal working hours.

9.0 PROGRESS REPORT

9.1 The Contractor shall furnish three (3) copies each to the Engineer of progress

including if any, photographs of the work done at Site.

9.2 The monthly progress report detailing-out the progress achieved on all erection

activities shall highlight comparison to the schedules. The report shall also

indicate the reasons for the variance between the scheduled and actual progress and

the action proposed for corrective measures, wherever necessary.

10.0 MAN-POWER REPORT

10.1 The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer, on the first day of every month, a man

hours schedule for the month, detailing the man hours scheduled for the month, skill-

wise and area-wise.

11.0 PROTECTION OF WORK

The Contractor shall have total responsibility for protecting his works till it is

finally taken over by the Engineer. No claim will be entertained by the Owner or by

the Engineer for any damage or loss to the Contractor’s works and the Contractor

shall be responsible for complete restoration of the damaged works to original

conditions to comply with the specification and drawings.

12.0 EMPLOYMENT OF LABOUR

12.1 The Contractor will be expected to employ on the work only his regular skilled

employees with experience of his particular work. No person below the age of

eighteen years shall be employed.

12.2 All traveling expenses including provisions of necessary transport to and from Site,

lodging, allowances and other payments to the Contractor’s employees shall be the

sole responsibility of the Contractor.

12.3 In case the Owner becomes liable to pay any wages or dues to Labour or any Government

agency under any of the provisions of the Minimum Wages Act, Workmen Compensation

Act, Contract Labour Regulation Abolition Act or any other law due to act of omission

of the Contractor, the Owner may make such payment and shall recover the same from

the Contractor’s bills.

13.0 FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE OWNER

13.1 Space

Land for Contractor’s Store, Workshop etc.

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a) The Engineer shall at his discretion and for the duration of execution of the

Contract make available at site, land for Transmission of Contractor’s field office,

workshop, stores, etc. required for execution of the Contract. Any such temporary

Transmission shall be done by the Contractor at his cost.

b) On completion of work the Contractor shall hand over the land duly cleaned to the

Engineer. Until and unless the Contractor has handed over the vacant possession of

land allotted to him for the above purpose, the payment of his final bill shall not

13.2 Electricity:

Power supply:

Where power supply is available with the Owner for Transmission purpose the same will

be provided at the job site at one point of the distribution system as may be decided

by Engineer. Electricity furnished will be 440 volts, 3 phase, 50 cycles and

volts, 1 phase, 50 cycles. Each Contractor shall provide and install all necessary

transformers, switchgears, wiring fixtures, bulbs and other temporary equipment for

further distribution and utilization of energy for power and lighting and shall

remove the same on completion of the work. Should, however, electricity be used in

the Contractor’s labour/staff colony, the power so consumed shall be charged at the

prevailing tariff rate of the GUVNL as prevalent for that area at the time of award

of work; the supply may be withdrawn if the power is used for purposes other than for

the work of the project and the Contractor shall not be entitled to any claim

whatsoever on account of any such action taken by the Engineer. For this purpose,

contractor shall have to apply to DISCOM for separate temporary connection on his

14.0 FACILITIES TO BE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTOR

14.1 Tools, tackles and scaffoldings

The Contractor shall provide all the Transmission equipments; tools, tackles and

scaffoldings required for pre-assembly, erection, testing and commissioning of the

equipment covered under the Contract. He shall submit a list of all such materials to

the Engineer before the commencement of work at Site. These tools and tackles shall

not be removed from the Site without the written permission of the Engineer.

14.2 First-aid

14.3 The Contractor shall provide necessary first-aid facilities for all his employees,

representatives and workmen working at the Site. Enough number of Contractor’s

personnel shall be trained in administering first-aid.

14.4 Cleanliness

14.4.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping the entire area allotted to him

clean and free from rubbish, debris etc. during the period of Contract. The

Contractor shall employ enough number of personnel to keep the work area clean.

Materials and stores shall be so arranged to permit easy cleaning of the area. In

areas where equipment might drip oil and cause damage to the floor surface, a

suitable protective cover of a flame resistant, oil proof sheet shall be provided to

protect the floor from such damage.

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15.0 LINES AND GRADES

All the works shall be performed to the lines, grades and elevations indicated on the

drawings. The Contractor shall be responsible to locate and lay-out the works. Basic

horizontal and vertical control points will be established and marked by the Engineer

at site at suitable points. These points shall be used as datum for the works under

the Contract. The Contractor shall inform the Engineer well in advance of the times

and places at which he wishes to do work in the area allotted to him so that suitable

datum points may be established and checked by the Engineer to enable the Contractor

to proceed with his works. Any work done without being properly located may be

removed and/or dismantled by the Engineer at Contractor’s expense.

16.0 FIRE PROTECTION

16.1 The work procedures that are to be used during the erection shall be those, which

minimize fire hazards to the extent practicable. Combustible materials, combustible

waste and rubbish shall be collected and removed from the Site at least once each

day. Fuels, oils and volatile or inflammable materials shall be stored away from the

Transmission and equipment and materials storage areas.

trained for firefighting. Enough of such trained personnel must be available at the

Site during the entire period of the Contract.

17.0 SECURITY

The Contractor shall have total responsibility for all equipment and materials in his

custody/stores, loose, semi-assembled and/or erected by him at Site. The Contractor

shall make suitable security arrangements ensure the protection of all materials,

equipment and works from theft, fire, pilferage and any other damages and loss.

18.0 PRE-COMMISSIONING TRIALS AND INITIAL OPERATIONS

The pre-commissioning trials and initial operations of the equipment erected by the

Contractor shall be carried out in presence of contractor and is deemed considered as

part of the work completion. If it is anticipated that the above test may prolong for

a long time, the Contractor’s workmen required for the above test shall always be

present at Site during such tests and trials.

19.0 MATERIALS HANDLING AND STORAGE

19.1 All the equipment furnished under the Contract and arriving at Site shall be promptly

received, unloaded, transported and stored in the storage spaces by the Contractor.

19.2 Contractor shall be responsible for examining all the shipment and notify the

Engineer immediately of any damages, storage, discrepancy etc, for the purpose of

Engineer’s information only. The Contractor shall submit to the Engineer every week a

report detailing all the receipts during the week. However, the Contractor shall be

solely responsible for any shortages or damages in transit, handling and / or in

storage and erection of the equipment at Site. Any demurrage, wharf age and other

such charges claimed by the transporters, railways etc, shall be to the account of

the Contractor. For shortages of any materials issued by the GETCO for the work,

recovery shall be made from you, on the basis of prices of the materials (prevailing

on the date of settlement of materials account) plus 15% supervision charges plus GST

as applicable.

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19.3 The Contractor shall maintain an accurate and exhaustive record detailing out the

list of all equipment materials received by him for the purpose of erection and keep

such record open for the inspection of the Engineer in-charge.

19.4 All equipment shall be handled very carefully to prevent any damage or loss. The

equipment stored shall be properly protected to prevent damage either to the

equipment or to the floor where they are stored. The equipment from the store shall

be moved to the actual location at the appropriate time so as to avoid damage of such

equipment at Site.

19.5 All electrical panels, control gears, motors and such other devices shall be properly

dried by heating before they are installed and energized. Motor bearings, slip ring,

commutators and other exposed parts shall be protected against moisture ingress and

corrosion during storage and periodically inspected.

19.6 All the electrical equipment such as motors, generators, etc. shall be tested for

insulation resistance at least once in three months from the date of receipt till the

date of commissioning and a record of such measured insulation values maintained by

the Contractor. Such records shall be opened for inspection by the Engineer.

19.7 The consumable and other supplies likely to deteriorate due to storage must be

thoroughly protected and stored in a suitable manner to prevent damage or

deterioration in quality by storage.

19.8 All the materials stored in the open or dusty location must be covered with suitable

weatherproof and flame proof covering material wherever applicable.

19.9 If the materials belonging to the Contractor are stored in areas other than those

earmarked for him, the Engineer will have the right to get it moved to the area

earmarked for the Contractor at the Contractor’s cost.

19.10 The Contractor shall be responsible for making suitable indoor storage facilities to

store all equipment, which require indoor storage. Normally, all the electrical

equipment such as motors, control gears, generators, exciters and consumables like

electrodes, lubricants etc. shall be stored in the closed storage space. The

Engineer, in addition, may direct the Contractor to move certain other materials,

which in his opinion will require indoor storage, to indoor storage areas, which the

Contractor shall strictly comply with.

20.0 TRANSMISSION MANAGEMENT

20.1 The field activities of the Contractors working at Site, will be coordinated by the

Engineer and the Engineer’s decision shall be final in resolving any disputes or

conflicts between the Contractor and other Contractors and the tradesmen of the Owner

regarding scheduling and coordination of work. Such decision by the Engineer shall

not be a cause for extra compensation or extension of time for the Contractor.

20.2 The Engineer shall hold weekly meetings of the Contractor at Site, at a time and

place to be designated by the Engineer. The Contractor shall attend such meetings

and take notes of discussions during the meeting and the decision of the Engineer and

shall strictly adhere to those decisions in performing his works. In addition to the

above weekly meeting, the Engineer may call for other meetings either with individual

if called, will also attend such meetings.

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20.3 Time is the essence of the Contract and the Contractor shall be responsible for

performance of his works in accordance with the specified Transmission schedule. If

at any time, the Contractor is falling behind the schedule, he shall take necessary

action to make good for such delays by increasing his work force or by working

overtime or otherwise accelerate the progress of the work to comply with the schedule

and shall communicate such actions in writing to the Engineer, satisfying that his

action will compensate for the delay. The Contractor shall not be allowed any extra

compensation for such action.

20.4 The Engineer shall, however, not be responsible for provision of additional labour

and/or materials or supply or any other services to the Contractor except for the

coordination work between various Contractors if any at site.

21.0 FIELD OFFICE RECORDS

The Contractor shall maintain up to date copies of all drawings, specifications and

other Contract Documents and any other supplementary data complete with all the

latest revisions thereto. The Contractor shall also maintain in addition the

continuous record of all changes to the above Contract Documents, drawings,

specifications, and supplementary data, etc. effected at the field and on completion

of his total assignment under the Contract shall incorporate all such changes on the

drawings and other Engineering data to indicate as installed conditions of the

equipment furnished and erected under the Contract. Such drawings and Engineering

data shall be submitted to the Engineer in required number of copies.

22.0 CONTRACTOR’S MATERIALS BROUGHT TO SITE

22.1 The Contractor shall bring to Site all equipment, components, parts, materials,

including Transmission equipment, tools and tackles for the purpose of the works

under intimation to the Engineer. All such goods shall, from the time of their being

brought vest in the Owner, but may be used for the purpose of the works only and

shall not on any account be removed or taken away by the Contractor without the

written permission of the Engineer. The Contractor shall nevertheless be solely

liable and responsible for any loss or destruction thereof and damage thereto.

22.2 The Owner shall have a lien on such goods for any sum or sums which may at any time

be due or owing to him by the Contractor, under, in respect of or by reasons of the

Contract. After giving a fifteen (15) days’ notice in writing of his intention to do

so, the Owner shall be at liberty to sell and dispose off any such goods, in such

manner as he shall think fit and to apply the proceeds in or towards the satisfaction

of such sum or sums due as aforesaid.

22.3 After the completion of the Works, the Contractor shall remove from the Site under

the direction of the Engineer the materials such as Transmission equipment, erection

tools and tackles, scaffolding etc. with the written permission of the Engineer.

23.0 PROTECTION OF PROPERTY AND CONTRACTOR’S LIABILITY

23.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for any damage resulting from his operations. He

shall also be responsible for protection of all persons including members of public

and employees of the Owner and the employees of other Contractors and Sub-Contractors

and all public and private property.

24 INSURANCE

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24.1 In addition to the conditions covered under the Clause entitled ‘Insurance’ in

General Terms and Conditions of Contract of this Volume-I, the following provisions

will also apply to the portion of works to be done beyond the Contractor’s own or his

Sub-Contractor’s manufacturing Works.

24.2 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance

This insurance shall protect the Contractor against all claims applicable under the

Workmen’s Compensation Act, 1948 (Government of India). This policy shall also cover

the Contractor against claims for injury, disability, disease or death of his or his

Sub-Contractor’s employee, which for any reason are not covered under the Workmen’s

Compensation Act, 1948. The liabilities shall not be less than:

Workmen’s Compensation : As per statutory Provisions

Employee’s Liability : As per statutory Provisions

24.3 Comprehensive General Liability Insurance

The insurance shall protect the Contractor against all claims arising from injuries,

disabilities, disease or death of members of public or damage to property of others,

due to any act of omission on the part of the Contractor, his agents, his employees,

his representatives and Sub-Contractors or from riots, strikes and civil commotion.

2.4.4 The hazards to be covered will pertain to all the works and areas where the

Contractor, his Sub-Contractors, his agents and his employees have to perform work

pursuant to the Contract.

24.5 The above are only illustrative list of insurance covers normally required and it

will be the responsibility of the Contractors to maintain all necessary insurance

coverage to the extent both in time and amount to take care of all his liabilities

either direct or indirect, in pursuance of the Contract.

25.0 UNFAVOURABLE WORKING CONDITIONS

The Contractor shall confine all his field operations to those works, which can be

performed without subjecting the equipment and materials to adverse effects during

inclement weather conditions, like monsoon, storms etc. and during other unfavorable

Transmission conditions. No field activities shall be performed by the Contractor

under conditions, which might adversely affect the quality and efficiency thereof,

unless special precautions or measures are taken by the Contractor in a proper and

satisfactory manner in the performance of such Works and with the concurrence of the

Engineer. Such unfavorable Transmission conditions will in no way relieve the

Contractor of his responsibility to perform the Works as per the schedule.

26.0 PROTECTION OF MONUMENTS AND REFERENCE POINTS

The Contractor shall ensure that any finds such as relic, antiquity, coins, fossils,

etc. which he may come across during the course of performance of his Works either

during excavation or elsewhere, are properly protected and handed over to the

Engineer. Similarly, the Contractor shall ensure that the bench marks, reference

points, etc which are marked either with the help of Engineer or by the Engineer

shall not be disturbed in any way during the performance of his Works. If any work

is to be performed which disturbs such reference the same shall be done only after

these are transferred to other suitable locations under the direction of the

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Engineer. The Contractor shall provide all necessary materials and assistance for

such relocation of reference points etc.

27.0 WORK & SAFETY REGULATIONS

27.1 The Contractor shall ensure proper safety of all the workmen, materials, plant and

equipment belonging to him or to GETCO or to others, working at the Site. The

Contractor shall also be responsible for provision of all safety notices and safety

equipment required both by the relevant legislations and the Engineer, as he may deem

necessary.

27.4 All equipment used in Transmission and erection by Contractor shall meet

Indian/International Standards and where such standards do not exist, the Contractor

shall ensure these to be absolutely safe. All equipment shall be strictly operated

and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with manufacturer’s Operation Manual

and safety instructions and as per Guidelines/rules of GETCO in this regard.

27.5 Periodical examinations and all tests for all lifting/hoisting equipment & tackles

shall be carried-out in accordance with the relevant provisions of Factories Act

1948, Indian Electricity Act 1910 and associated Laws/Rules in force from time to

time. A register of such examinations and tests shall be properly maintained by the

Contractor and will be promptly produced as and when desired by the Engineer or by

the person authorized by him.

27.6 The Contractor shall provide suitable safety equipment of prescribed standard to all

employees and workmen according to the need.

27.8 The Contractor shall provide safe working conditions to all workmen and employees at

the Site including safe means of access, railings, stairs, ladders, scaffoldings etc.

The scaffoldings shall be erected under the control and supervision of an experienced

and competent person. For erection, good and standard quality of material only shall

be used by the Contractor.

27.9 The Contractor shall not interfere or disturb electric fuses, wiring and other

electrical equipment belonging to the Owner or other Contractors under any

circumstances, whatsoever, unless expressly permitted in writing by GETCO to handle

such fuses, wiring or electrical equipment

27.10 Before the Contractor connects any electrical appliances to any plug or socket

belonging to the other Contractor or Owner, he shall:

(a). Satisfy the Engineer that the appliance is in good working condition;

(b) Inform the Engineer of the maximum current rating, voltage and phases of the

appliances:

(c) Obtain permission of the Engineer detailing the sockets to which the appliances

may be connected.

27.11 The Engineer will not grant permission to connect until he is satisfied that;

a. The appliance is in good condition and is fitted with suitable plug;

b. The appliance is fitted with a suitable cable having two earth conductors, one of

which shall be an earthed metal sheath surrounding the cores.

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27.12 No electric cable in use by the Contractor/Owner will be disturbed without prior

permission. No weight of any description will be imposed on any cable and no ladder

or similar equipment will rest against or attached to it.

27.13 No repair work shall be carried out on any live equipment. The equipment must be

declared safe by the Engineer and a permit to work shall be issued by the Engineer

before any repair work is carried out by the Contractor. While working on electric

lines/equipment, whether live or dead, suitable type and sufficient quantity of tools

will have to he provided by the Contractor to electricians/workmen/officers.

27.14 In case any accident occurs during the Transmission/ erection or other associated

activities undertaken by the Contractor thereby causing any minor or major or fatal

injury to his employees due to any reason, whatsoever, it shall be the responsibility

of the Contractor to promptly inform the same to the Engineer in prescribed form and

also to all the authorities envisaged under the applicable laws.

27.15 The Engineer shall have the right at his sole discretion to stop the work, if in his

opinion the work is being carried out in such a way that it may cause accidents and

endanger the safety of the persons and/or property, and/or equipment. In such cases,

the Contractor shall be informed in writing about the nature of hazards and possible

injury/accident and he shall comply to remove shortcomings promptly. The Contractor

after stopping the specific work can, if felt necessary, appeal against the order of

stoppage of work to the Engineer within 3 days of such stoppage of work and decision

of the Engineer in this respect shall be conclusive and binding on the Contractor.

27.16 The Contractor shall not be entitled for any damages/compensation for stoppage of

work due to safety reasons as provided in para 27.15 above and the period of such

stoppage of work will not be taken as an extension of time for completion of work and

will not be the ground for waiver of levy of liquidated damages.

27.17 It is mandatory for the Contractor to observe during the execution of the works,

requirements of Safety Rules which would generally include but not limited to

following:-

a) Each employee shall be provided with initial indoctrination regarding safety by the

Contractor, so as to enable him to conduct his work in a safe manner.

b) No employee shall be given a new assignment of work unfamiliar to him without

proper introduction as to the hazards incident thereto, both to himself and his

fellow employees.

c) Employees must not leave naked fires unattended. Smoking shall not be permitted

around fire prone areas and adequate firefighting equipment shall be provided at

crucial location.

d) There shall be a suitable arrangement at every work site for rendering prompt and

sufficient first aid to the injured.

j) Requirements of ventilation in underwater working to licensed and experienced

divers, use of gum boots for working in slushy or in inundated conditions are

essential requirements to be fulfilled.

27.18 The Contractor shall follow and comply with all GETCO Safety Rules, relevant

provisions of applicable laws pertaining to the safety of workmen, employees, plant

and equipment as may be prescribed from time to time without any demur, protest or

contest or reservations. In case of any discrepancy between statutory requirement and

GETCO Safety Rules referred above, the latter shall be binding on the Contractor

unless the statutory provisions are more stringent.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

a. Fatal injury or accident: Rs 1, 00,000/-These are applicable Causing death

per person plus GST for death

b. Major injuries or accident causing :Rs. 20,000/-Injury to any person.

25% or more permanent disablement per person plus GST,

whosoever to Workmen or employees

Permanent disablement shall have same meaning as indicated in Workmen’s Compensation

Act. The compensation mentioned above shall be in addition to the compensation

payable to the workmen/employees under the relevant provisions of the Workmen’s

Compensation Act and rules framed there under or any other applicable laws as

applicable from time to time. In case the Owner is made to pay such compensation then

the Contractor is liable to reimburse the Owner such amount in addition to the

compensation indicated above.

28.0 CODE REQUIREMENTS

The erection requirements and procedures to be followed during the installation of

the equipment shall be in accordance with the relevant Codes and accepted good

engineering practice, the Engineer’s drawings and other applicable Indian recognized

codes and laws and regulation of the Government of India.

Signature of Contractor Superintending Engineer

GETCO, CO, Bharuch

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT

1.0 General Particulars:

This part of the Bid Document relates to certain specific/special terms and

conditions particular to the Contract. The provisions herein are to be read and

understood in conjunction with the relevant provisions elsewhere in the Instructions

to Bidders (ITB), the General Conditions of Contract (GCC) and Erection Conditions of

Contract (ECC). The intent of provisions herein are specific to this contract and

are, in general, supplementary to related provisions under ITB, GCC and ECC. However,

in certain provisions which are contrary to those in ITB, GCC and ECC, the provisions

in these Special Conditions of Contract will prevail.

2.0 Tender Fee:

The tender fee specified in notice inviting tender is payable by RTGS/NEFT.

3.0 Earnest Money Deposit (EMD):

3.1 (a) If the EMD amount is more than Rs.3 Lakhs, it should be paid either by RTGS/

NEFT/Online or Demand Draft or Banker’s Cheque or Pay Order or Bank Guarantee.

Otherwise it should be paid either in Cash (up to Rs. 10,000/- only) at the

office address specified in the tender document or by RTGS/ NEFT/online.

4.0 Declaration by Bidder:

The Bidder shall sign the Declaration enclosed to this SCC and not furnishing the

same will make the Bid invalid.

5.0 Qualifying Criteria:

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

5.1 TECHNICAL CRITERIA:

Experience as per qualifying requirement.

5.2 FINANCIAL CRITERIA:

The financial turnover of bidder (Financial year) shall not be less than Rs.

lacs during last 3 (three) Financial years.

Registration of appropriate class with GETCO and validity of the registration should be

furnished along with the technical bid. Latest Bank solvency certificate of 20% of the

tender value is required to be furnished by the tenderer along with the technical bid.

6.0 Additional Documents:

Apart from various documents to be furnished along with the Bid as required in the GCC and

ECC, the following documents/details are to be furnished by the Bidder:

1. GST Registration No. Date/ issuing authority.

2. Details of Partners/Directors of the Firm/Company.

3. Experience Record and details of orders pending / executed for various utilities

4. Last three years Audited Accounts/IT returns

5. Electrical contractor’s license with latest validation.

6. PF registration along with proof of challan etc.

7. Solvency certificate from Bank (up to 20 % of Bid value).

7.0 Price Inclusions (including Taxes & Duties):

7.1 The prices quoted shall be all inclusive of freight, octroi, transportation, loading,

unloading & stacking at site of equipment materials received from Transmission store

GETCO Bharuch after observing all store formalities of GETCO.

7.2 No extra payment toward any type of templates and erection tools /materials will be

7.3 GOOD & SERVICE TAX (GST):

The F.O.R. Destination prices are excluding GST and Cess as applicable which will be

paid extra on a given taxable goods and/or services within the original contractual

delivery period. The amount and% of GST and Cess as applicable should clearly be

indicated separately. (GST/Cess means all applicable Tax/Cess under GST Laws. GST

Laws means IGST Act, GST (Compensation to the State for Loss of Revenue) Act, CGST

Act, UTGST Act and SGSCT Act, 2017and all related ancillary legislations).

You shall have to submit a C.A Certificate duly authorized Signatory of successful

bidder, certifying that you have not claimed Refund of any applicable GST and Cess,

charged to COMPANY or shall not claim any such Refund, on a future date, from the

concerned Authorities and if, any Refund, in respect of such GST and Cess, is claimed

by you, it will be immediately passed on to the COMPANY, without COMPANY making any

specific Claim, for the same, either from the Department or from you.

The offers having price INCLUSIVE OF GST and Cess is likely to be rejected if the

rate of GST and Cess is not mentioned clearly unless the bidder has opted for

Composition Scheme under GST Act, which should be clearly indicated in the price bid.

COMPANY may at its discretion consider such offer with presumption of highest

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

applicable rate of VAT/GST/Cess prevailing when the price quoted is inclusive of GST

If the Supplier/Contractor has opted for the Composition scheme of GST, the same must

be clearly specified with valid Declaration & Certificate from Department. In the

event of withdrawal/cessation of the Supplier from Composition scheme during the

tenure of the contract, the rate mentioned in the price bid shall be final and any

additional GST will have to be borne by the tenderer. In no case additional amount

towards tax or otherwise will be paid / reimbursed to supplier/contractor. Further

Statutory Variation clause will not be applicable in case of Supplier / Contractor

has opted for Composition Scheme under GST.

i. Contractor has to submit the GST Registration certificate.

ii. Contractor has to submit invoice/Challan as documentary proof with each RA bill &

Final Bill and in which it shall be specifically mention the nature of service &code

SAC code under which the amount of service tax GST payable by contractor and payable

by GETCO (if any) without fail.

iii. GETCO will withheld the GST amount of contractor and it shall be reimbursed on

production of documents evidences of payment made by contractor

iv. The Contractor has to submit invoice to GETCO indicating following.

 Name, address and GST registration no. of the service provider

 Name and address of person receiving the service i.e. GETCO

 Description and value of taxable service provided

 The total GST payable thereon with bifurcation of GST payable by service

provider and service receiver.

 Rate and amount of taxes i.e. CGST/ SGST/ IGST/UGST

 Place of supply along with the name of State, in case of a supply in the

of inter-State trade or commerce i.e. Out of Gujarat Supply

 Applicable SAC Code

 Contractor has to also supply tax invoice as described under GST rules and

Regulation indicating GSTIN

v. Contractor has to provide Tax invoice in a standard format as per CGST act, CGST

rules 2017 and GST invoicing rules containing all details as provided in Act and

rules. Contractor / Supplier has to mention GST no. of GETCO i.e. 24AABCG4029R2ZC in

the invoice invariably & failure of which payment will not be made.

Supplier/Contractor should charge GST in Invoice at the rate as agreed to /

mentioned in acceptance of tender only and any deviation in the same shall not be

accepted. Further, any additional liability of GST (later on due to wrong mentioning

of GST rate, mis-interpretation of HSN/SAC Code, etc.) over and above as charged in

the invoice shall be borne by the Supplier/Contractor. However, any refund received

by the supplier / contractor on account of GST charged from the company; such refund

shall have to be passed on to the company, along with interest if any. Such refund

along with interest needs to be passed on suo-moto by the supplier / contractor.

Further, the Company has a right to recover the amount of GST along with penal

interest at the rate of 15% per annum if GST charged is not paid / short paid to the

government or fail to upload the details or uploads inaccurate particulars on GSTIN

portal by the Supplier / Contractor within the stipulated time limit.

In case, Govt. revises the rate of GST rate / Code during the tenure of the

contract, the provision of GUVNL’s statutory variation clause shall apply.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

Also, please mention separate applicable HSN / SAC Code and rate of GST and Cess as

applicable for each item of Goods/Service. If not specifically mentioned, then

COMPANY will have the option to take the prices as exclusive of taxes and duties at

maximum higher slab rates for the evaluation of the tenders.

Every bidder shall inform their GSTIN No. of the registered place(s) where from the bidder

intends to supply the goods /services, meaning thereby the bidder has to supply the

goods / services from the relevant declared / registered place of

supply only

INPUT TAX CREDIT BENEFIT

In the event of any statutory increase in the rate of Input Tax Credit and / or due

to inclusion of any other additional item of their inputs / input services under the

ambit of the Input Tax Credit provisions under the GST Act, subsequent to the date of

submission of the offer, the same should be passed on to COMPANY and you should

inform such changes to COMPANY from time to time.

TDS UNDER GST:

Tax deduction at Source (TDS) under GST at the prevailing rate will be deducted from

bills in accordance with the provision of Section 51 of the CGST Act, 2017 and to

that effect a certificate will be issued to the party.

Goods and Service Tax Compliances (GST):

The GST at the applicable rates will be levied on the total of Schedule-B. GST on

the work executed will be subject to CGST Act, SGST Act, IGST Act, UTGST Act its

rules, regulations and notifications, circulars issued and in force time to time

by Government and M/s. GETCO. Contractors are required to clarify the product and

services related HSN codes and SAC codes respectively.

GETCO reserve right of re-classify, in case of mis-classification of goods and/or

service (HSN/SAC codes) Sec. 171 of CGST/SGST Act contains provisions related to

anti-profiteering. On the basis of same on introduction of GST, the Vendor should

pass on the tax benefit/savings, if any, on account of tax credits or lowering of

tax rates to us by way of adjustment in the contract price. Non-compliance of the

same may lead to levy of penalty by Government.

Contractor required to submit the invoice as per the standard formats/contents of

GST laws including invoice ruling. GST will be reimbursed subject to proper/

valid matching of transactions/invoices on GSTN (GST network).

The contractor is abiding by the all rules and regulations of corporation and

amendments, which may publish subsequently for compliance by field offices with

respect to GST Laws.

7.4 Statutory Variations:

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

Any statutory increase or decrease in the taxes and duties including GST and Cess as

applicable or in the event of introduction of new tax/cess or cessation of existing

tax/cess subsequent to suppliers offer if it takes place within the original

contractual delivery date will be to COMPANY’s account subject to the claim being

supported by documentary evidence.

However, if any decrease takes place after the contractual delivery date, the

advantage will have to be passed on to COMPANY. Statutory Variation clause will not

be applicable in case of Supplier / Contractor has opted for Composition Scheme under

7.5 Income Tax

Income tax at source at the prevailing rate will be deducted from bills in accordance

with the provision of Income-Tax Laws and to that effect a certificate will be issued

to the contractor.

7.6 Welfare Cess

 As per the Welfare Cess Act, the welfare cess @ 1% is applicable on supply and

erection items for supply, erection, testing & commissioning of substation,

transmission lines, EPC/Turnkey projects and civil works.

 Contractor shall get registered under Welfare Cess Act before commencement of work.

Office of the Factory Inspector is authorized at present as a registering authority.

 The welfare cess@1% is considered in the price schedules so, the bidders are requested

to quote accordingly.

 GETCO shall pay the welfare cess by way of reimbursing to contractors on production of

documentary evidence of payment.

 The contracts for which supply or part supply of material are in the scope of GETCO,

then contractors shall deposit welfare cess on estimated cost of supplied items to

GETCO on progressive basis of utilization. As this part of welfare cess is on GETCO

account, the same shall be reimbursed to the contractor on receipt of request letter

along with documentary evidence of payment. For calculation of welfare cess on supply

part, valuation as per MR shall be taken and informed to the contractor for payment.

This will be over and above the A/T value.

 In case of EPC contracts covering supply, erection, testing & commissioning, the

supply portion shall also be considered for calculation of welfare cess.

 If GETCO purchases material on its own without any reference to the estimate contract

and gives/hand over the material to the contractor for erection, testing &

commissioning, then welfare cess on procurement cost of the equipment of material

shall also be applicable. Procedure same as narrated above.

 Periodically, the evidence regarding filing of return and maintaining record as per

the Act by the contractor shall be verified by GETCO.

The modality of payment/ reimbursement of welfare cess will be as under.

 On receipt of A/T, the contractor / bidder will get them registered under Welfare

Cess Act and submit the documentary evidence to the concern office.

 Before release of payment of first R.A.Bill, the contractor has to submit the

documentary evidence of registration. Only thereafter, the bill will be processed for

 Before release of payment of subsequent R.A.Bills, the contractor has to submit the

documentary evidence of payment of welfare cess of previous R.A.Bill.

 Before release of payment of final bill, the contractor has to submit documentary

evidence of payment of welfare cess of previous R.A.Bill as well as of this final

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

 If the R.A.Bill happens to be first and final bill, then before release of payment,

contractor has to submit documentary evidence of registration under Welfare Cess Act

and evidence of payment of welfare cess.

 The welfare cess shall be reimbursed to the contractor on submission of copy of

documentary evidence of payment by observing due formalities.

8.0 SECURITY DEPOSIT

8.1 The successful bidder has pay security deposit within 10 days of receipt of LOI.

8.2 The successful bidder will be required to pay an amount equivalent to 5 % of the

value of the order as a Security Deposit for satisfactory execution of the contract.

Such Security Deposit will be payable either in DD payable at Bharuch /Bank

guarantees from following Banks will be acceptable.

8.3 If the Contractor defaults in execution of the orders placed or if COMPANY suffers

any financial loss due to this, then COMPANY will be forfeited Security Deposit, EMD

plus GST as applicable from other orders of the same firm or by encasing the Bank

(A) Guarantees issued by the following Banks will be accepted as SD/EMD on permanent

1. All Nationalized Banks

(B) Guarantees issued by following Banks will be accepted as SD/EMD for the period up to

March- 31, 2027 or the issuance of new Government Resolution on the same subject

whichever is earlier. The validity cut-off date in GR is with respect to date of

issue of Bank Guarantee irrespective of date of termination of Bank Guarantee.

No. Bank Name No. Bank Name

1 AXIS Bank 22 RBL Bank

2 AU Small Finance Bank 23 South Indian Bank

3 Bandhan Bank 24 Sandarad Chartered Bank

4 City Union Bank 25 Tamilnad Mercantile Bank

5 CSB Bank 26 Ujjivan Small Finance Bank

6 DBS Bank India Limited 27 YES Bank

7 DCB Bank 28 Ahmedabad Mercantile Co-Op Bank

8 Dhanlaxmi Bank 29 Nutan Nagrik Sahkari Bank Ltd.

9 Equitas Small| Finance Bank 30 Rajkot Nagrik Sahkari Bank Ltd

10 FEDERAL Bank 31 Saraswat Co-Operative Bank Ltd

11 HDFC Bank 32 SBPP Co-Operative Bank Ltd.

12 HSBC Bank 33 SVC Co- Operative Bank Ltd

13 ICICI Bank 34 The Cosmo Co-Op Bank Ltd

14 IDBI Bank 35 The Gujarat State Co- Operative Bank

15 IDFC First Bank 36 The Surat District Co-Operative Bank Ltd

16 Induslnd Bank 37 The Surat People's Co-Op. Bank Ltd

17 Jammu and Kashmir Bank 38 The Baroda Central Co- Operative Bank

18 Jana Small Finance bank 39 The Panchmahal District Co-Operative Bank

19 Karnataka Bank 40 The kalupur Commercial Co-Op. Bank

20 Karur Vysya Bank 41 The Rajkot Coommercial Co- Operative Bank

21 Kotak Mahindra Bank 42 The Banaskanthe Mercanttile Co-Op. Bank

43 Gujarat Gramin Bank

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

8.4 No interest will be allowed on amount of Security deposit.

8.5 The Security Deposit- total shall be kept deposited up to completion of work

finalization of final bill. The same shall be return on receipt of N.O.C. by the

concerned DE after observing GETCO’s procedure.

8.6 This security deposit is for the performance of contract and the same is liable to be

forfeited by the GETCO in event of non-fulfillment of the term and conditions of this

contract by the contractor.

8.7 Corporate Guarantees are not admissible.

8.8 The ‘Signing of Contract ‘ and ‘ Contract Agreements’ will be done as per prevalent

GETCO Terms and Conditions.

9.0 GUARANTEE PERIOD:

Total work executed shall be covered under guarantee period against any defect in

poor workmanship etc. for a period of one year from the date of commissioning.

10.0 PENALTY FOR DELAY:

10.1 The tenderer should note that the completion time allowed for carrying out the work

should be strictly observed. Any delay that may take place in supply and erection

beyond Contractual cutoff date stated as per stipulated delivery period shall be

subject to the penalty at the rate of ½ % of the contract value per week plus GST of

delayed work or part thereof, with a ceiling of 10 % of the total contract value plus

10.2 The penalty will be deducted from bills payable either against this contract or from

any Bank Guarantee or any other amount payable under any other contract with the

10.3 If the contractor fails to complete the job in stipulated time period/leaves the site

with incomplete work, GETCO will get the remaining work executed at the risk & cost

of contractor.

11.0 COMPLETION PERIOD

11.1 Overall period for this Contract will be 180 days from the date of commencement as

line length is between 0 to 5 kM.

11.2 No mobilization period, idling or stoppage period will be allowed during this period

of the Contract.

11.3 The completion date will be deemed to be the date on which all works on the Contract

are demonstrated to be complete to the satisfaction of the GETCO/Engineer and is

complete in all respects as per the terms and conditions of this Contract.

12.0 Presentation of Bills for s/s work

12.1 Monthly RA bills for 90% value of the supplied tower material and work executed

including cost of material consumed is to be prepared in triplicate and submitted to

Site Engineers in-charge of the work, for necessary payment. These bills shall be

serially numbered with suffix SE-I.

12.2 Balance 10% payment shall be released only after finalization of material account and

passing of final bill. The contractor has to submit the final bill along with the

material consumption statement and other required data of the work carried out within

3 months from the date of completion of work. These bills shall be serially numbered

with suffix SE-I.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

12.3 All the bills in accordance with the above clauses must be submitted with the

following information:

a) Item wise work done during billing period.

b) Item wise cumulative work done.

c) Account for material consumed and balance stock.

12.4 For non-submission or part submission of above information, an additional 5% amount

of the respective RA bill shall be withheld and shall only be released at the time of

final bill.

12.A Presentation of Bills for line work

12.A.1 Bills for 90% value of the erection work carried out during each calendar month

as per above Clause shall be submitted in triplicate to Deputy Engineer (Const),

In charge of the works at the end of that particular month, who will in turn

process the same and forward to Executive Engineer (Const), In charge of the

works, for necessary payment. These bills shall be serially numbered with Suffix-

12.A.2 Bills for 10% value of the erection work done as per above clause shall be

submitted to Deputy Engineer (Const), in charge of the works, who will in turn

process them and forward them to Executive Engineer (Const). I/C of the work for

necessary payment. These bills shall be serially numbered with Suffix-E-2.

12.A.3 The Contractor has to submit the final bill along with all required data of works

carried out within 3 months from the date of commissioning of the line. The

concern Dy.Engr /Ex.Engr (Const) must record and process the final bill along

with complete material account. The material account shall include the credit of

dismantled materials.

12.A.4 All the bills (in accordance with above Clauses) must be submitted with following

informations:

a. Item wise work done during billing period i.e., respective month.

b. Item wise cumulative work done.

c. Account for tower materials & bolts-nuts, accessories consumed and balance

d. Account of line materials consumed, wastages and balance stock.

For non-submission OR part submission of above information an additional 5%

amount of the respective RA. Bill will be withheld and released only after

passing of final bill.

13.0 Terms of Payment

The payment for work done shall be made as under only after execution of the contract

documents/furnishing of Security Deposit and on execution of substation erection work

in scope of work order.

13.1 For erection works of s/s.

(i) 90% payment of amount claimed covering various activity such as structure,

equipment erection, earthing installation, control wiring, battery charging

etc. works against R.A. bills duly certified by EIC within 60 days from the

date of R.A. bill.

GUJARAT ENERGY TRANSMISSION CORPORATION LTD

TRANSMISSION CIRCLE

P. O. Maktampur, BHARUCH-392

Telephone No. (02642) 227306 Fax No. (02642)

Email: [email protected]

Reg. office:- Corporate Office, GETCO, Race course, Vadodara

(ii) Balance 10% of erection value shall be paid against completion of work only

after settlement of material account statement of items used, erected and

successful commissioning of transmission line the same amount will be release

in final bill only and payment will be made only after passing of final bill.

13.A For erection works of line

13.A.1 Payment shall be made as under:

Up to 90% of the total value of the erection work done will be paid against

monthly running account bills to be submitted to the Engineer-in-Charge of the

Construction Division concerned.

Balance 10% payment due will be made at the end of 12 months from the date of

handing over of the line or 18 months after completion of the line to the

satisfaction of the Superintending Engineer (Trans), Bharuch at his absolute

discretion whichever is earlier only after passing of final bill.

13.A.2 The payment of above balance 10% amount due will be made only after a material

account statement of items received and used or returned to stores is settled and

passing of final bill. The contractor must settle final bill within 3 Months from

the completion date. Any discrepancy in the quantities will have to be made good

by the contractor or deduction of its cost as per The GETCO's ledger value or

market value whichever is higher, plus 15% supervision charges will be made while

settling the balance payment. This value of materials shall be prevailing on the

date of submission of the final material account to the GETCO.

13.2 PAYMENT TERMS UNDER MSME ACT:

(1) You have to update your MSME detail on GETCO’s website by following link

https://getco.co.in/msme/ (and intimate to concern bill submitting office with

copy to this office).

(2) The payment will be made within 45 days from the *date of acceptance or the **date

of as deemed acceptance of goods or services i.e After submission of all required

documents as per at terms & time to time circular issued by GETCO’s corporate

office as well as statutory requirement to process the bill.

*Date of acceptance means-

(a) The day of actual delivery of goods or the rendering services or

(b) Where any objection is made in writing by the buyer regarding acceptance of goods Or

services, the day on which such objection is removed by the supplier.

** Date of deemed acceptance” means-

where no objection is made in writing by the buyer regarding acceptance of goods or