Installation of the 03 no of CBD tank and 01 no of bubbler tank for CDCP Boilers

Tender: Design, Engineering, Supply and Installation of 3 Nos. CBD Tank and 1 No. Bubbler tank for the existing CDCP four Boilers (Revamp)

Client / Owner Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) .

Sr.No STD Clause Section Cl.No. Heading Clause as per tender Bidder's Query SAIL-ISP Reply

1 Liquidated Damages for Delay Sec II - Form of Contract Agreement and SCC clause 8 8.1 Liquidated Damages due to Delay in Completion of Facilities (reference GCC sub clause 29.2) If the Contractor fails to attain “Completion of the Facilities” within the Time for Completion or any extension thereof under Clause 42 (Extension of Time for Completion) of GCC due to reasons attributable to the Contractor, the Employer shall recover the amount of Liquidated Damages, but not by way of penalty, by making deductions from the Contractor’s account or by encashment of Contractor’s Bank Guarantees (as per Sub-Clause 13.1.2 of GCC), at the rate of 0.5% of Contract Price plus escalation, if any, paid or payable to the Contractor, excluding taxes and duties per complete week of delay up to a maximum of 5% of the Contract Price plus escalation if any, paid or payable to the Contractor excluding taxes and duties, as specified in the Clause 29.2 of GCC. Contractor requests to replace the word "Completion of Facility" to "Commissioning" in this clause. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

2 Max. cap for Liquidated Damages Sec II - Form of Contract Agreement 8.3 Overall limit of Liquidated Damages with respect to Articles 8.1 & 8.2 (Reference GCC Clause 27 & 29)) 29.3 The aggregate ceiling on Liquidated damages due to delay in completion of facilities and for non-fulfillment of Performance Guarantee parameters in accordance with the Contract shall be limited to 10% (ten percent) of the Contract Price plus escalation, if any, excluding taxes & duties. Contractor requests to replace the word "completion" to "Commissioning" and "10%" to "7.5% (seven and a half percent) of the total Contract Price. LD shall be the sole and exclusive remedy available to the Customer". Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

3 Payment Terms Commercial Valume (2) Appendix-3 12.0 Terms of Payment Appendix 3 Contractor requests to replace with following Payment Terms: Supply Contract Price: - 10% of the Supply Contract Price shall be paid as interest free Advance within 7 days of submission of Corporate Guarantee for equivalent amount, as per mutually agreed format. Corporate Guarantee shall be on monthly/quarterly reduction basis to the extent of supplies effected and advance adjusted in the Contractor’s invoices from time to time. Corporate Guarantee shall be valid till completion of supplies. - 5% of the Supply Contract Price shall be paid within 7 days against submission of General Arrangement (GA) drawings and load data. - 5% of the Supply Contract Price shall be paid within 7 days against submission of un-priced PO for major bought-out items. - 75% of the Supply Contract Price on pro-rata basis along with 100% taxes, duties, levies and cesses as well as any other recoverable charges shall be paid within 7 days from the submission of dispatch documents. - 5% of the Supply Contract Price shall be paid within 7 days upon Commissioning and submission of Equipment Performance Bank Guarantee valid till end of Warranty/Defects Liability Period. All payments except the first 10% Advance shall be paid by Customer under an irrevocable, unconditional Confirmed Letter of Credit (LC) payable at Sight, operable and payable at Pune. LC shall be established within sixty (60) days from the date of payment of Advance by the Customer to the Contractor. All LC charges including confirmation charges shall be to Customer’s account. In the event of any delay in release of payment by the Customer beyond the due date of payment, the Contractor shall be entitled to and be paid by the Customer, Interest at the prevailing State Bank of India Bank Prime Lending Rate for the period of such delays i.e. from the due date of payment till the actual date of payment received by the Contractor. Such interest shall be paid by Customer to the Contractor within 30 days of it becoming due. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

Services Contract Price: - 10% (ten percent) of the Services Contract Price along with applicable taxes, duties, levies and cesses thereon at actuals shall be paid as interest free Advance against Corporate Guarantee for equivalent amount as per mutually agreed format. The Corporate Guarantee shall be on monthly/quarterly reduction basis to the extent of services rendered and Advance adjusted in the Contractor’s invoices from time to time. - 10% (ten percent) of the Services Contract Price along with applicable taxes, duties, levies and cesses thereon at actuals shall be paid within 7 days from the date of Site Mobilization. - 70% (seventy percent) of the Services Contract Price along with applicable taxes, duties, levies and cesses and other recoverable charges shall be paid on pro- rata basis within 7 days from the submission of monthly progressive bills. - 5% (five percent) of the Services Contract Price along with applicable taxes, duties, levies and cesses thereon at actuals shall be paid within 7 days on completion of Mechanical Erection. - 5% (five percent) of the Services Contract Price along with applicable taxes, duties, levies and cesses thereon at actuals shall be paid within 7 days on Commissioning against submission of Equipment Performance Bank Guarantee of 5% of the Contract price valid till end of Warranty/Defects Liability Period. In the event of any delay in release of payment by the Customer beyond the due date of payment, the Contractor shall be entitled to and be paid Interest at the prevailing State Bank of India Bank Prime Lending Rate from the Customer for the period of such delays i.e. from the due date of payment till the actual date of payment received. Such interest shall be paid by Customer to the Contractor within 30 days of it becoming due. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

4 Defects Laibility D2 Commercial valum II SEC II - GCC 30 Defect Laibility Period 30. Defect Liability 30.1 The Contractor shall warrant that the Facilities or any part thereof shall be free from defects in the design, engineering, materials and workmanship of the Plant and Equipment, Structures & Refractories supplied and of the work executed. 30.2 The Defect Liability Period shall be twelve (12) months from the date of commissioning mentioned in the Commissioning Certificate/ date of taking over as per clause no.26 or eighteen (18) months from the date of Preliminary Acceptance Certificate (PAC), whichever is earlier, provided the delay in commissioning after PAC is not due to reasons attributable to the Contractor. If during the Defect Liability Period any defect be found in the design, engineering, materials and workmanship or of the work executed by the Contractor, the Contractor shall promptly, in consultation and agreement with the Employer and at its cost, repair, replace or otherwise make good such defect as well as any damage to the Facilities caused by such defect. Defect Liability shall not cover normal wear & tear. Shelf Life & Defect Liability of Refractory will be as per Technical Specifications. The Contractor may, with the consent of the Employer and after submission of Bank Guarantee as per Annexure-XI for the equivalent cost of Plant & Equipment, remove from the Site any Plant and Equipment or any part of the Facilities that are defective if the nature of the defect, and / or any damage to the Facilities caused by the defect, is such that repairs cannot be expeditiously carried out at the Site. However, in case value of such items is less than 20% of the performance bank guarantee, no additional bank guarantee is required to be submitted and the material can be taken out against indemnity bond submitted by the Contractor(s). In case of defective parts not repairable at Site but become essential in the mean time for the commercial use of the plant, the Contractor shall replace at Site free of cost to the Employer, the defective parts, before the defective parts are removed from the Site 30.3 If the repair, replacement or making good is of such a character that it may affect the efficiency of the Facilities or any part thereof, the Employer may give to the Contractor a notice requiring that tests of the defective part of the Facilities shall be made by the Contractor immediately upon completion of such remedial work, whereupon the Contractor shall carry out such tests. If such part fails the tests, the Contractor shall carry out further repair, replacement or making good (as the case may be) until that part of the Facilities passes such tests. The tests shall be agreed upon by the Employer and the Contractor. If the Contractor does not commence the rectification either by repair or replacement of such defects within 30 (thirty) days from the date of notice by the Employer or does not complete the rectification with reasonable diligence and within a reasonable time, the Employer may, at its option, rectify the defects at the Contractor’s expense. The Employer shall, in such case, deduct from payment due to the Contractor the expenses incurred by the Employer for remedy of such defects without prejudice to the other rights of the Employer under the Contract. 30.4 If the Facilities or any part thereof cannot be used by reason of such defect and / or making good of such defect, the Defect Liability Period of the Facilities or such part, as the case may be, shall be extended by a period equal to the period during which the Facilities or such part cannot be used by the Employer because of any of the aforesaid reasons. 30.5 In addition, the Contractor shall also provide an extended warranty for any such replaced or repaired component of the Facilities for the period of minimum 12 months but not more than 24 months cumulatively or as it may be stipulated in Contract Technical Specifications. Such obligation shall be in addition to the defect liability specified under Clause 30 hereof. Contractor requests to add following points: . Any liability of the Contractor for defects on whatever legal basis shall end upon the expiry of the Warranty/Defects Liability Period. Any rectification, repair or replacement during such Warranty/Defects Liability Period shall be carried out by the Contractor within the mutually agreed time schedule. In spite of all practicable effort on the part of the Contractor, if any items or portion of Machinery and Equipment is found defective, the Contractor shall replace such defective portion within a reasonable period of time as mutually discussed and agreed between the parties. For purposes of Warranty/Defects Liability, following causes shall not be considered as defects and shall be exclusions from the Warranty/Defects Liability: a) Decomposition by chemical action, ordinary wear and tear, damage caused by presence of abrasive material, mishandling, mal-functioning, mal-operations or improper use; b) Damage that may have been caused by inadequate storage, use or preservation by the Customer or Customer’s other Sub-Contractor, if any; c) Damage/Defect derived from modifications made to the Machinery and Equipment without written approval of the Contractor; d) Damage/Defect caused by defective assembly and/or erection by the Customer’s personnel while assembling or erecting the Machinery and Equipment in case Contractor’s written approval for the same has not been obtained by the Customer. e) Damage caused due to continued operation in spite of detection of any defect which is not forthwith informed to the Contractor and have not been rectified. In the event of any modifications, repairs, rectifications or alterations including mishandling, undertaken by the Customer or any third party without the consent of the Contractor, any liability for defects shall not be accepted and Contractor shall be absolved of all related obligations and liabilities. Operation & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals shall be provided by the Contractor and the Employer shall operate and maintain the Machinery and Equipment as per the O&M Manuals. Contractor’s obligation towards Performance Warranty shall be valid and applicable only if the Machinery and Equipment is operated and maintained in an adequate manner by sufficient, competent, qualified and experienced staff of the Employer and the Machinery and Equipment is used only for Intended Purpose. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

5 D2 Commercial valum II SEC II - GCC 31 Patent Indemnity Contractor requests to delete the clause as same is not applicable. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

6 Limitation of Laibility D2 Commercial valum II SEC II - GCC 32 Limitation of Laibility 32. Limitation of Liability 32.1 Except in cases of criminal negligence or willful misconduct, a) the Contractor and Employer shall not be liable to the Employer and Contractor respectively, whether in Contract, tort, or otherwise, for any indirect or consequential loss or damage, loss of use, loss of production, or loss of profits or interest costs and b) the aggregate liability of the Contractor to the Employer, whether under the Contract, in tort or otherwise including the cost of repairing or replacing defective equipment, shall not exceed the 100 % (Hundred Percent) of the Contract Price plus escalation, provided that this limitation shall not apply to any obligation of the Contractor to indemnify the Employer with respect to copyright, patent infringement, workman compensation. 32.2 The liability of the Employer to the Contractor in any event, shall not exceed 100% of the Contract Price. Contractor proposes that the limitation of liability shall apply exclusively to the Contractor. Given that the Employer retains ownership of the entire project, it is deemed unnecessary to impose any limitations on the Employer's liabilities under this contract. Contractor requests to replace with following Limitation of Laibility clause: Except in case of wilful misconduct, gross negligence and IP infringement, overall liability of the Contractor under the Contract is limited to a maximum of 10% of the Contract Value. Neither party shall be liable to the other party by way of indemnity or by reason of any breach of the contract or of statutory duty by reason of tort, loss of profit, loss of contracts, loss of use, loss of production, loss of interest and for any financial or economic loss and for any indirect and consequential damage whatsoever. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

7 Suspension D2 Commercial valum II SEC II - GCC 43 Suspension 43. Suspension 43.1 The Employer may, by notice to the Contractor, order the Contractor to suspend performance of any or all of its obligations under the Contract. Such notice shall specify the obligation of which performance is to be suspended, the Effective Date of the suspension and the reasons therefor. The Contractor shall thereupon suspend performance of such obligation (except those obligations necessary for the care or preservation of the Facilities) until ordered in writing to resume such performance by the Project Manager. If, by virtue of a suspension order given by the Project Manager, other than by reason of the Contractor’s default or breach of the Contract, the Contractor’s performance of any of its obligations is suspended for an aggregate period of more than ninety (90) days, then at any time thereafter and provided that at that time such performance is still suspended, the Contractor may give a notice to the Project Manager requiring that the Employer shall, within thirty (30) days of receipt of the notice, order the resumption of such performance. If the Employer fails to do so within such period, the Contractor may, by a further notice to the Project Manager, elect to treat the suspension as termination of the Contract under Sub-Clause 44.1 (Termination for Employer’s Convenience). 43.2 If the Contractor’s performance of its obligations is suspended pursuant to this Clause 43 hereof, then the Time for Completion shall be extended in accordance with Sub-Clause 42.1 hereof, and any and all additional costs or expenses incurred by the Contractor as a result of such suspension shall be paid by the Employer to the Contractor in addition to Contract Price on mutually agreed basis. 43.3 During the period of suspension, the Contractor shall not remove from Site any plant & equipment, any part of the Facilities or any Contractor’s equipment, without the prior written consent of the Employer. Contractor requests to make this clause reciprocal and add Contractor's right of Suspension as given below: Contractor can suspend the Contract for breach or failure by the Employer which could not be remedied during the period agreed between the parties or for any Force Majeure conditions after issuing 30 days’ notice. Contractor shall be entitled for extension of Completion Schedule and price escalation as well as any incidental charges arising thereof for the duration of Suspension. If Employer fails to pay the Contractor, amount due within 30 (thirty) days after expiry of the due date of such payment, Contractor may suspend the supply after giving 30 (thirty) days’ prior notice to the Employer. Such action shall not prejudice Contractor’s entitlements to payments otherwise due and to terminate the Contract as per the provisions hereof. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

8 Ternmination SEC II - GCC 44 Termination 44. Termination 44.1 Termination for Employer’s Convenience 44.1.1 The Employer may at any time terminate the Contract for any reason by giving the Contractor a notice of termination that refers to Clause 44.1 hereof. 44.1.2 Upon receipt of the notice of termination under Sub-Clause 44.1.1 hereof, the Contractor shall either immediately or upon the date specified in the notice of termination a) cease all further work, except for such work as the Employer may specify in the notice of termination for the sole purpose of protecting that part of the Facilities already executed, or any work required to leave the Site in a clean and safe condition b) terminate all subcontracts, except those to be assigned to the Employer pursuant to paragraph (d) (ii) below c) remove all Contractor’s Equipment from the Site, repatriate the Contractor’s and its Subcontractors’ personnel from the Site, remove from the Site any wreckage, rubbish and debris of any kind, and leave the whole of the Site in a clean and safe condition d) In addition, the Contractor, subject to the payment specified in SubClause 44.1.3 hereof, shall (i) deliver to the Employer the parts of the Facilities executed by the Contractor up to the date of termination (ii) to the extent legally possible, assign to the Employer all right, title and benefit of the Contractor to the Facilities and to the Plant and Equipment as at the date of termination, and, as may be required by the Employer, in any subcontracts concluded between the Contractor and its Subcontractors (iii)deliver to the Employer all drawings, specifications and other documents prepared by the Contractor or its Subcontractors as at the date of termination in connection with the Facilities. 44.1.3 In the event of the termination of the Contract under Sub-Clause 44.1.1 hereof, the Employer shall pay to the Contractor the Price, the properly attributable to the parts of the Facilities executed by the Contractor as of the date of termination. However, no consequential damages shall be payable by the Employer to the Contractor in the event of termination. 44.2 Termination for Contractor’s Default 44.2.1 The Employer, without prejudice to any other rights or remedies it may possess, may terminate the Contract forthwith in the following circumstances by giving a notice of termination and its reasons therefor to the Contractor, referring to this Sub-Clause 44.2 hereof: a) if the Contractor becomes bankrupt or insolvent, has a receiving order issued against it, compounds with its creditors, or, if the Contractor is a corporation, a resolution is passed or order is made for its winding up (other than a voluntary liquidation for the purposes of amalgamation or reconstruction), a receiver is appointed over any part of its undertaking or assets, or if the Contractor takes or suffers any other analogous action in consequence of debt. b) if the Contractor assigns or transfers the Contract or any right or interest therein in violation of the provision of Clause 45 (Assignment) hereof. 44.2.2 If the Contractor a) has abandoned or repudiated the Contract b) has without valid reason failed to commence work on the Facilities promptly or has suspended the progress of Contract performance for more than twenty-eight (28) days after receiving a written instruction from the Employer to proceed c) persistently fails to execute the Contract in accordance with the Contract or persistently neglects to carry out its obligations under the Contract without just cause d) refuses or is unable to provide sufficient materials, services or labour (adequate resources) to execute and complete the Facilities in the manner specified in the program furnished under Clause 18 (Program of Performance) hereof, at rates of progress that give reasonable assurance to the Employer that the Contractor can attain Completion of the Facilities by the Time for Completion as per Clause 8 hereof. then the Employer may, without prejudice to any other rights it may possess under the Contract, give a notice to the Contractor stating the nature of the default and requiring the Contractor to remedy the same. If the Contractor fails to remedy or to take steps to remedy the same within fourteen (14) days of its receipt of such notice, then the Employer may terminate the Contract forthwith by giving a notice of termination to the Contractor that refers to this Sub-Clause 44.2 hereof. 44.2.3 Upon receipt of the notice of termination under Sub-Clauses 44.2.1 or 44.2.2 hereof, the Contractor shall, either immediately or upon such date as is specified in the notice of termination, a) cease all further work, except for such work as the Employer may specify in the notice of termination for the sole purpose of protecting that part of the Facilities already executed, or any work required to leave the Site in a clean & safe condition b) terminate all subcontracts, except those to be assigned to the Employer pursuant to paragraph (d) below c) deliver to the Employer the parts of the Facilities executed by the Contractor up to the date of termination d) to the extent legally possible, assign to the Employer all right, title and benefit of the Contractor to the Facilities and to the Plant and Equipment as at the date of termination, and, as may be required by the Employer, in any subcontracts concluded between the Contractor and its Subcontractors e) deliver to the Employer all drawings, specifications and other documents prepared by the Contractor or its Subcontractors as at the date of termination in connection with the Facilities. 44.2.4 The Employer may enter upon the Site, expel the Contractor, and complete the Facilities itself or by employing any third party at the risk and cost of the Contractor. The Employer may, to the exclusion of any right of the Contractor over the same, take over and use any Contractor’s Equipment owned by the Contractor and on the Site in connection with the Facilities for such reasonable period as the Employer considers expedient for the supply and installation of the Facilities. Upon completion of the Facilities or at such earlier date as the Employer thinks appropriate, the Employer shall give notice to the Contractor that such Contractor’s Equipment will be returned to the Contractor at or near the Site and shall return such Contractor’s Equipment to the Contractor in accordance with such notice. The Contractor shall thereafter without delay and at its cost remove or arrange removal of the same from the Site. 44.2.5 Subject to Sub-Clause 44.2.6 hereof, the Contractor shall be entitled to be paid the Price attributable to the Part of the Facilities executed as at the date of termination, and the costs, if any, incurred in protecting the Facilities and in leaving the Site in a clean and safe condition pursuant to paragraph (a) of Sub-Clause 44.2.3 hereof and rent of the Contractor's equipment, if any, used by the Employer pursuant to Clause 44.2.4 hereof. Any sums due to the Employer from the Contractor accruing prior to the date of termination shall be deducted from the amount to be paid to the Contractor under this Contract. 44.2.6 If the Employer completes the Facilities, the cost of completing the Facilities by the Employer shall be determined. If the sum that the Contractor is entitled to be paid, pursuant to SubClause 44.2.5 hereof, plus the reasonable costs incurred by the Employer in completing the Facilities, exceeds the Contract Price, the Contractor shall be liable for such excess. If such excess is greater than the sums due to the Contractor under Sub-Clause 44.2.5 hereof, the Contractor shall pay the balance to the Employer, and if such excess is less than the sums due the Contractor under Sub-Clause 44.2.5 hereof, the Employer shall pay the balance to the Contractor. The Employer and Contractor shall agree, in writing, on the computation described above and the manner in which any sums shall be paid. 44.3 In this Clause 44 hereof, the expression “Facilities executed” shall include all work executed, Installation Services provided, and all Plant & Equipment, Structures and Refractories, acquired (or subject to a legally binding obligation to purchase) by the Contractor and used or intended to be used for the purpose of the Facilities, up to and including the date of termination. 44.4 In this Clause 44 hereof, in calculating any money due from the Employer to the Contractor, account shall be taken of any sum previously paid by the Employer to the Contractor under the Contract, including any advance payment paid pursuant to Clause 12 (Terms of Payment) hereof. Contractor proposes that the Termination rights should be provided to both the Parties. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

9 Assignment SEC II - GCC 45 Assignment 45. Assignment 45.1 The Contractor shall not, without the express prior written consent of the Employer assign to any third party the Contract or any part thereof, or any right, benefit, obligation or interest therein or there under, except that the Contractor shall be entitled to assign under the Contract. If the contract is to be assigned, the party to which the contract is to be assigned must qualify or be eligible as per the eligibility criteria mentioned in the NIT. Prior approval of the employer is necessary for assignment of the contract. 45.2 Should loan / financial agreement(s) require the Contractor to assign, by way of charge, any money due or to become due to it, to a bank / credit agency for the benefit of receiving payment by the Contractor under this Contract from such bank / credit agency, or if Any partial assignment is necessary to be made to any insurer in terms of Insurance Policy approved by the Employer; the Employer may give consent in such cases Contractor requests for following changes in the clause: 45.1 The Contractor Parties shall not, without the express prior written consent of the other Party Employer assign to any third party the Contract or any part thereof, or any right, benefit, obligation or interest therein or there under, except that the Contractor shall be entitled to assign under the Contract.If the contract is to be assigned, the party to which the contract is to be assigned must qualify or be eligible as per the eligibility criteria mentioned in the NIT. Prior approval of the other Party employer is necessary for assignment of the contract. Not agreed. It will be followed as per tender terms.

Client: STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LTD IISCO STEEL PLANT BURNPUR

Project : Design, Engineering, Supply, Installation of 3 Nos. of CBD Tank and 1No. Of Bubbler Tank for CDCP Boiler

PRE -BID QUERY REPLY

Sr.No. Tender Clause No Tender Page no Tender specification BIDDER QUERY SAIL-ISP Reply

1 2.1 Scope of Work 7 CBD tank will be installed at approx. in front of main steam line of existing boilers with support from existing system and if required support from Roof. Kindly provide the Plant Layout, Boiler GA drawings, and relevant structural drawings to assess the feasibility and adequacy of the structural support arrangement for the proposed CBD tank. All the drawings available with SAIL-ISP has already been shared. Additionally bidder may conduct a site visit to assess the feasibility and adequacy of the structural support arrangement for the proposed CBD tank.

2 7 Carbon steel pipe with pressure transmitter & Temperature transmitter in flash steam to de aerator. Pressure and Temperature Transmitters shall be provided on the common flash steam header and not on each individual line. Kindly confirm. Not Accepted.Transmitters on individual lines are required.

3 7 Heat exchanger system with temperature control valves for both the bubbler tank outlet (Separate heat exchanger for each tank or common heat exchanger with higher capacity for both tanks). After Heat exchanger, the outlet water should be at room temperature. The proposed scheme shall be discussed and finalized during the forthcoming pre-bid meeting. As per TS.

4 2.3.5 CBD Valve 8 1500 class globe control valve Based on experience with blowdown water service, inching-type angle valves are less prone to maintenance issues compared with globe-type control valves. We propose considering an inching-type angle valve for this application. Kindly confirm. Accepted (Class 1500 to be provided)

5 10 All control valves shall preferably be operated by single phase motor actuator with pulse output controllers. As per the existing P&ID, the bottom-level control valve shall be pneumatically operated. The existing motorized valve in the CBD line shall be replaced with a new valve. Kindly confirm the proposed philosophy. Accepted.

6 Scope of Work 7 Civil works The detailed scope and battery limits of civil works shall be discussed and finalized during the forthcoming pre-bid meeting. Scope already clarified in the pre bid meeting.As per TS

7 Structural works and accessories for CDCP Boilers. Kindly provide the existing floor-level drawings and pipe rack drawings covering the existing CBD Flash Tank, Bubbler Tank, and associated drain lines. These drawings are required to assess feasibility, available space, and the existing supporting arrangement. All the drawings available with SAIL-ISP has already been shared. Additionally bidder may conduct a site visit to assess the feasibility and adequacy of the structural support arrangement for the proposed CBD tank.

8 General Kindly clarify the scope of the existing Bubbler Tank mounting arrangement and EBD piping from the bottom of the existing steam drum to the Bubbler Tank, including associated valves. Please confirm whether the existing piping and valves shall be retained or replaced. As per TS.

9 Piping and support scope of existing system for drain system, PHE system and cooling water piping Scope. Kindly confirm the scope and battery limits for piping and supports associated with the existing civil drain tank system, PHE system, and cooling water piping. Scope already clarified in the pre bid meeting.As per TS

10 2.3.11- Piping Including supports: 14 Condensate water pipe line from CBD flash tank to bubbler tank and from bubbler tank to Civil drain tank of suitable material and size. The interconnecting piping shall be included in bidder's scope. Kindly clarify the scope of the civil drain tank, including associated instruments and accessories. Agreed. Existing drain tank may be used after modification( if required) and approved by SAIL-ISP.In case ,existing drain tank is insufficient by the new design submitted by successful bidder,new drain tank will be required to be designed and erected by the successful bidder

11 Piping Including supports: 14 Supply and Erection of Steam piping/Water piping along with supports. Steam piping from boiler take-off point to CBD flash tank of suitable material and size. Kindly clarify the exact scope, terminal points, battery limits, design parameters, and tie-in locations for the steam and water piping. Scope already clarified as per TS. Additionally bidder may conduct a site visit to assess the feasibility and adequacy of the structural support arrangement for the proposed CBD tank.

12 Proper access platforms with staircase where ever required for easy operation and maintenance works within the battery limits. Kindly provide the existing floor level drawing and pipe rack drawing of the existing CBD Flash Tank, Bubbler Tank, and associated drain line. These drawings are required to check the feasibility and to verify the available space and supporting arrangement on the existing floor. All the drawings available with SAIL-ISP has already been shared. Additionally bidder may conduct a site visit to assess the feasibility and adequacy of the structural support arrangement for the proposed CBD tank.

13 General Drainage expander system No modification in existing drainage expander tank along piping and instruments shall be in TKIL. Client requested to confirm Confirmed

14 Kindly confirm the approximate distance between the field instruments/equipment and the DCS/PLC control room for estimation of cable lengths and cable tray requirements. Bidder may conduct a site visit to assess the site condition .

15 The battery limits for the Electrical and Instrumentation (E&I) scope are not clearly defined. Kindly provide the battery limits. As per TS. Additionally bidder may conduct a site visit to assess the site condition.

16 Kindly clarify the proposed location for installation of signal isolators and confirm whether the PLC internal wiring shall be in the Client's scope or the Vendor's scope. Installation and Position of signal isolators and PLC internal wiring shall be as per Design submitted by the contractor and approved by SAIL-ISP

17 2.3.8 PROCESS CONTROL AND AUTOMATION 10 Clause 2.3.8 on Page 10 specifies transmitter cabinets. Kindly clarify whether a separate dedicated cabinet is to be considered for housing the transmitters. Yes.

18 General The equipment list specifies 4 Nos. AI cards and 4 Nos. AO cards, whereas the technical specification indicates that PLC cards shall be provided as per the required I/O count. Kindly clarify whether the cards shall be considered based on the actual required I/O count or as per the quantities specified in the additional requirement/equipment list. These are the minimum requirements. To be provided as per actual requirement or minimum specified whichever is more

19 Kindly provide the details and relevant drawings of the existing PLC system for assessment and implementation of the required PLC logic modifications. Will be provided by SAIL-ISP to the successful bidder before design Engineering.

20 Kindly confirm whether the field instruments shall be considered as per the equipment list or based on the actual quantity required to meet the process and control requirements. These are the minimum requirements. To be provided as per actual requirement or minimum specified whichever is more

21 Kindly provide the reference drawing/details of the Bubbler Tank dished ends. All the drawings available with SAIL-ISP has already been shared. Additionally bidder may conduct a site visit to assess site conditions.

22 Kindly provide the reference drawing/details of the CBD Flash Tank dished ends. All the drawings available with SAIL-ISP has already been shared. Additionally bidder may conduct a site visit to assess site conditions.

23 D9 14 Fabricated Structure outside plant premises. Kindly clarify whether this requirement refers to structures required for erection activities Yes.

24 D9 15 Dismantling of required old existing technological structures and its disposal. Kindly specify the designated disposal location/scrap yard and the approximate lead distance from the work site. Within the plant premises

25 D9 17 Making arrangements for providing all facilities for conducting ultrasonic, X ray or gamma ray tests of welds Kindly clarify whether radiographic testing (X-ray) is also applicable to structural weld joints. If applicable, please specify the extent and percentage of testing required. Applicable as per Indian Standards and Approved QAP at the time of Basic Engineering

26 D9 20 The Contractor shall at his own cost properly store all materials brought by him to the work site / Fabrication shop to prevent damage due to rain, wind, direct exposure to sun etc. and also from theft pilferage etc. Kindly confirm whether a storage yard with a covered shed and concrete flooring shall be provided by IISCO or is to be arranged by the Bidder. As per TS and SBD

27 D9 25 Dye Penetration Test (DPT) This shall be carried out for all important fillet welds and groove welds for both statically and dynamically loaded structures Kindly specify the percentage and extent of DPT required for the applicable weld joints. Applicable as per Indian Standards and Approved QAP at the time of Basic Engineering

28 D9 25 Ultrasonic testing Kindly confirm whether UT is also required for site welds. Please specify the applicable areas/joints and the percentage of UT required. Applicable as per Indian Standards and Approved QAP at the time of Basic Engineering

29 D9 31 The nuts shall be tightened up-to the specified torque with the help of torque wrench or by half turn method with the help of pneumatic wrench lever. Kindly confirm the method to be followed for tightening of structural bolts. AS per relevant IS code

30 Structural requirements A site visit by the bidder and Field Service teams is required to assess the existing structural arrangement Accepted.

31 Tank location flooring condition A site visit by the bidder and Field Service teams is required to assess the existing flooring condition and its suitability for installation of the proposed tanks. Accepted.

32 Pipes terminal point other than tank to be checked A site visit by the bidder and Field Service teams is required to verify all piping terminal points, assess execution feasibility, and identify the extent of work, including access and scaffolding requirements. Accepted.

33 2.3.8.1 Page no. 13 All the drawings and documents to be submitted by the successful bidder as per SBD 2024.The Master drawing list shall be prepared by the successful bidder and approved by SAIL-ISP. The drawings and documents shall be submitted in AutoCAD (.dwg) and Microsoft Office File with layers as defined during the kick off meeting. Bidder to submit PDF drawing inplace of Auctocad drawings during the Kickoff. Not Accepted.No deviation from SBD is allowed

34 2.3.11 Page no. 14 Piping suppots, Access platforms, Pipe Rack 1. Bidder will check if piping supports can be taken from existing structure. 2. Bidder will check the necessity of the Access Platform , Pipe rack.Whereever required will be provided according to site feasibilty. Accepted. But the structural strength and integrity test to be done and get it approved by SAIL-ISP before taking supports from the existing support.

35 3.1.2 Page no. 15 Piping suppots, Access platforms, Pipe Rack 1. Bidder will check if piping supports can be taken from existing structure. 2. Bidder will check the necessity of the Access Platform , Pipe rack.Whereever required will be provided according to site feasibilty. Point and reply same as above