Signalling work in connection with various engineering work in the jurisdiction of ADSTE/BSB & ADSTE/MAU of Varanasi division.

The tenderer must have minimum average annual contractual turnover of V/N or V whichever is less; where V= Advertised value of the tender in crores of Rupees N= Number of years prescribed for completion of work for which bids have been invited. The average annual contractual turnover shall be calculated as an average of "total contractual payments" in the previous three financial years, as per the audited balance sheet. However, in case balance sheet of the previous year is yet to be prepared/ audited, the audited balance sheet of the fourth previous year shall be considered for calculating average annual contractual turnover. The tenderers shall submit requisite information as per Annexure-C, along with copies of Audited Balance Sheets duly certified by the Chartered Accountant/ Certificate from Chartered Accountant duly supported by Audited Balance Sheet. (Full details para 10.2 in tender documents)

The tenderer must have successfully completed or substantially completed any one of the following categories of work(s) during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited : 1.1 during last 07 (seven) years, ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited: Three similar works costing not less than the amount equal to 30% of advertised value of the tender, or Two similar works costing not less than the amount equal to 40% of advertised value of the tender, or One similar work costing not less than the amount equal to 60% of advertised value of the tender. [As per Annexure -B attached in tender document] (Full details para 10.1 in tender documents)

Defination of Similar Work :- Any signal interlocking works involving EI or RRI or PI or IBS or IBH or LC gate or yard modification or UFSBI or Track circuit (AFTC or DC TC) or Axle Counter (SSDAC or MSDAC or HA-SSDAC) ) or BPAC or SSBPAC or Automatic Signalling.

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

(A) The stamp duty payable in Bank Guarantee for Bid security and Performance guarantee differs from state/Union of Territory to State/Union of Territory as per the provisions of Stamp Duty Act applicable in that particular state/Union of Territory on the date of execution of Bank Guarantee. The Value of Non-Judicial Stamp paper for execution of the BG to be submitted shall be higher of the following two values :- (a) Stamp value as applicable in State/Union Territory from where Stamp paper is purchased. (b) Stamp value as applicable in the state of Uttar Pradesh. Stamp Duty applicable in the state of Uttar Pradesh for submission of Bank Guarantee for Bid Security and Performance Guarantee is Rs. Five per thousand or part thereof, subjected to maximum value of Rs. Ten Thousand (Rs. 10,000/-) (B) Bid offer of tenderer who submits Bank Guarantee in lieu of Bid security in violation of Para (A) above will be summarily rejected.

Address for submission of BG :- The original Bank Guarantee should be delivered in person to the Receipt and Dispatch Section to the "office of the DRM/Engineering/N.E. Railway, Varanasi (UP) - 221002" before closing date for submission of bids (i.e. excluding the last date of submission of bids).

In case of Partnership/LLP firm or In case one or more of the members of the JV is/are partnership/LLP firm(s): All Previous and Latest Partnership Deed/LLP Agreement has also been submitted along with the offer. Certificate in this regard has been submitted as per "Annexure- M" attached in tender document.

Please submit your bank details i.e. Name of the Bank along with Bank Branch Code, Account Number, IFSC Code, GST, PAN Number, Adhar Number, Mobile Number and e-mail address.

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

"This tender complies with Public Procurement Policy Order 2017 dated 16.09.2020". The full details of the order can be seen at https://dpiit.gov.in/sites/default/files/PPP%20MII%20Order%20dated%2016%2009%202020.pdf

The tenderers are required to submit [scanned copy in PDF format] the Bank Mandate Form duly filled as mentioned in Tender document's Annexure-N.

At the time of submission of bid, if you have any special Condition then upload in scanned pdf copy.

Please furnish list of personnel, organization available on hand and proposed to be engaged for the subject work. [As per Annexure -D attached in tender document]

Please furnish list of plant and Machinery available on hand own and proposed to be inducted own and hired to be given separately for the subject work.[As per Annexure - E attached in tender document]

Please furnish list of Works completed in last Seven years (Ending last day of month previous to the one in which tender is invited) giving Description of Work, Organization for whom executed, approximate value of contract at time of award, Date of award and Date of Completion. Date of actual Start, Actual Completion and Final value of Contract shall also be given. [As per Annexure - F attached in tender document]

Please furnish list of Works on hand indicating Description of Work, Contract Value, Approximate value of balance work yet to be done and Date of award. [As per Annexure -G attached in tender document]

Upload Scanned receipt copy of payment of Bid Security should be accepted through net banking or payment gateway or submission of Bid Security in the form of Bank Guarantee. Full details para 5.0 of GCC-April 2022 in tender document.

An undertaking regarding non blacklisted or debarred should be submitted by all partners in case of Partnership firm / LLP firm / one or more members of JV is/are Partnership firm (s) or LLP firm (s), which certify that they are not blacklisted or debarred by Railways or any other Ministry / Department of Govt. of India from participation in tenders/contracts as on the date of submission of bids, either in their individual capacity or in any firm/LLP or JV in which they were/are partners/members. [As per Annexure-L attached in tender document] (Full details in para 14.00, 15.00, 17.00 and 18.00 of tender documents).

In case of Partnership firm/Joint Venture (JV) / Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) etc., Annexure-1(A) shall also be submitted by the each member of a Partnership Firm/Joint Venture (JV) / Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) etc. as the case may be, Non submission of a copy of certificate by the bidder shall result in summarily rejection of his/their bid. It shall be mandatorily incumbent upon the tenderer to identify, state and submit the supporting documents duly self attested/ digitally signed by which they/he are/is qualifying the Qualifying Criteria mentioned in the Tender Document.

The partnership firms participating in the tenders shall submit the notarized or registered copy of Power of Attorney in favour of individual specifically for the work, in compliance of the GCC April-2022 para 18.10(ii).

For all contracts costing more than Rs. 5 Crore, Contractor's e-MB is mandatory and Contractor's e-MB should be part of Tender Document.

Contractor's understanding: It is understood and agreed that the Contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality and quantity of the materials to be encountered, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during the progress of the works, the general and local conditions, the labour conditions prevailing therein and all other matters which can in any way affect the works under the contract.

Accepted Programme of Work: The Contractor who has been awarded the work shall as soon as possible but not later than 30 days after the date of receipt of the acceptance letter in respect of contracts with initial completion period of two years or less or not later than 90 days for other contracts have to submit the detailed programme of work indicating the time schedule of various items of works in the form of Bar Chart/PERT/CPM. He shall also submit the details of organisation (in terms of labour and supervisors), plant and machinery that he intends to utilize (from time to time) for execution of the work within stipulated date of completion. The programme of work amended as necessary by discussions with the Engineer, shall be treated as the agreed programme of the work for the purpose of this contract and the Contractor shall endeavor to fulfill this programme of work. The progress of work will be watched accordingly and the liquidated damages will be with reference to the overall completion date. Nothing stated herein shall preclude the Contractor in achieving earlier completion of item or whole of the works than indicated in the programme.

Rates are inclusive of all taxes / octroi, license fee, royalty charges etc. legally leviable by state, Central Government and/or any other local authority.

The contract shall be governed by the provision of GCC 2022 edition with up to date corrections thereto. INDIAN RAILWAY STANDARD GERNERAL CONDITION OF CONTRACT is also available on the Indian Railways website. Tenderers are requested to visit the website and be aware of the Terms and Conditions of GCC-2022. All of the clause & sub-clause mentioned in the tender form/document to be read in accordance with INDIAN RAILWAY STANDARD GERNERAL CONDITION OF CONTRACT-2022.

Transportation of material :- The contractor is entirely responsible and shall bear all expenses for loading, transport, handling and unloading etc. of all materials, equipments, machines, tools etc. from the sources of supply to the site of work. The material to be supplied by Railway will be handed over to the contractor by the Consignee. Transportation of these materials up to the site of work will be contractor's responsibility. The form 38 (Road permit) will not be issued by Railway on demand from the contractor.

Inspection of sites before Tendering etc: - The tenderer(s) shall inspect the proposed site of work and acquaint himself/themselves with the site condition, working hours, lay of land, stacking space for materials, approach road, path available etc. No claim shall be entertained from the contractor/s for making his/their own arrangements for approaches/approach from outside Railway line.

Arrangements of permits or license :Arrangement for permit and license for materials will not be made by the Railway or any assistance given. The contractor will have to make his/their own arrangement. Also no import license shall be arranged by the Railway for this work.

Consignee: The consignee for material will be as under: SSE/Sig./BSB & The consignee for work execution will be as under: SSE/Sig./BSB & SSE/Sig./MAU.

Goods and Services Tax (GST) will be recovered as per extant instruction on the subject.

The Railway Reserve the right to accept in whole or in part or reject any tender or all tenders without assigning any reason for such action. Rate should not be quoted for part quantity.

The tenderer shall upload scanned copies of mandatory credentials such as experience, Payment Certificates and any other documents as applicable.

Offer submission period :- Fifteen days prior to opening of tender, during which tenderers can submit their offer.

In case of Partnership firm/Joint Venture (JV) / Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) etc., Annexure-1(A) shall also be submitted by the each member of a Partnership Firm/Joint Venture (JV) / Hindu Undivided Family (HUF) / Limited Liability Partnership (LLP) etc. as the case may be, Non submission of a copy of certificate by the bidder shall result in summarily rejection of his/their bid. It shall be mandatorily incumbent upon the tenderer to identify, state and submit the supporting documents duly self attested/ digitally signed by which they/he are/is qualifying the Qualifying Criteria mentioned in the Tender Document.