NOTICE INVITING TENDER (NIT)

BHUTAN POWER CORPORATION LIMITED,

THIMPHU

80/BPC/D&CD/2013/Vol-1/778

Bhutan Power Corporation Limited (BPC) is pleased to invite sealed bids in two parts (Single Stage Two Envelope System – Technical & Financial) from eligible Bhutanese and Indian contractors for the turnkey package for supply, erection, testing and commissioning of one no. 400 kV Double Circuit Transmission line with twin MOOSE ACSR and AACSR Conductor from Pothead Yard of Punatsangchhu II Hydroelectric Plant (PHEP II) in Wangdue to Jigmeling in Sarpang (approximately 65 km) as defined in this bidding document (hereinafter referred to as the Works).

This project is being implemented by BPC on behalf of Punatsangchhu - II Hydroelectric Project Authority (PHPA-II), Bhutan, through funding from the Government of India (GoI). The tender is open to contractors who fulfill the prequalification criteria set out in the tender documents.

The scope of work in brief includes detail survey of the line route, check survey, preparation of tower schedule and line profile, soil investigation, manufacture & supply of Steel Towers in line with the design provided by the Employer and other line materials, transportation to site,insurance, storage, erection, stringing and testing & commissioning of the 400kV double circuit line as specified above. The scope of work shall also cover associated civil works including clearing of Right of Way, benching, tower foundations, retaining & breast wall, etc.

(b) A complete set of bidding documents may be purchased by bidder(s) or their representatives on submission of a written application to the BPC’s address given below upon payment of non-refundable fee of Nu.

100,000/- (Ngultrum one hundred thousand only), in cash or in the form of a demand draft in favour of the “Chief Financial Officer, Bhutan Power Corporation Limited, Thimphu, Bhutan” payable at Bank of Bhutan, Thimphu on all working days between 0900 hours and 1700 hours. The tender will be available for sale from June 20, 2013 to July 15, 2013. BPC shall not be responsible for loss of documents or delay in dispatch through post. Further, the issuance of documents shall not construe automatic qualification of the bidders.

(c) The bidding document may also be downloaded from BPC’s website at www.bpc.bt/blog. However, the interested bidders shall intimate BPC at the address given below of its intent to bid for the works and arrange to make payments for the bidding documents on or before July 15, 2013. It shall be noted that in case of any discrepancy between the web copy and the hard copy sold by BPC, the provisions of the latter

shall govern.

(d) All bids must be accompanied by bid security of Nu. 45,000,000 (Ngultrum forty five million only) in the form of Bank Draft or Bank Guarantee in the prescribed proforma given in the bidding documents. All bids must be in Bhutanese Ngultrum only. All bidders will be required to sign the Integrity Pact provided in the bidding document.

(e) Sealed bids complete in all respects along with the duly signed Integrity Pact may be submitted to Director, Transmission Wing, Bhutan Power Corporation Limited, Thimphu up to 1500 hours on August 29, 2013 and the Technical Bids shall be opened on the same day at 1600 hours in the Conference Hall of BPC Head Office, Thimphu, Bhutan in the presence of the bidders or their authorised representatives who choose

to attend.

(f) Before submission of the bid, bidders are required to make themselves fully conversant with the complete bid specifications and also visit the Project Sites. Towards this, a joint site visit of all interested bidders

is scheduled on July 23, 2013, and following the site visit, a pre-bid conference on July 25, 2013 will be held at BPC Head Office, Thimphu, Bhutan.

(g) BPC reserves the right to reject or accept the bids without assigning any reason.

ADDRESS FOR COMMUNICATION BPC

The Director,

Transmission Wing,

PO Box No. 580,

Bhutan Power Corporation Ltd.,

Thimphu : Bhutan

Telephone : 00975-2-333582 (direct)/ 325095 (Extn: 222)

Facsimile: 00975-2-322046/331218

e-mail:

CONSULTANT

Project Manager (BPC 400kV TL Project),

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited,

Saudimini Plot No. 2, Sector-29, Gurgaon,

Haryana, India.

Telephone : 0091124 2571822/9910378089

Telefax : 0091124 2571802

Director