NATIONAL HIGHWAYS & INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION LTD

(A Ministry of Road Transport & Highways,Government of India, undertaking)

Notice for invitation of Bid Proposals for Consultancy services based on International competitive bidding (ICB)

(E-Tendering mode only)

Kolkata Port Trust (KoPT) is considering to develop & construct a new Road-Rail Link between Sagar Islandand Kakdwipin West Bengalthrough an over bridge or immersed tunnel.

2. The National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. (NHIDCL) has been entrusted with the task of preparing Detailed Project Report for this purpose.

3. Accordingly, NHIDCL proposes to procure the services of a Technical Consultant for carrying out Technical Feasibility, Detailed Design Financial Viability Study of the Project. If found technically feasible and financially viable, the Project may be awarded on BOT (Toll/ Annuity/ Hybrid Annuity) or on EPC basis for development & construction. The indicative cost of the project is Rs. 2000 Cr. (Rupees two thousand crore only).

4. Proposals are hereby invited from Consultants for preparation of Technical Feasibility, Detailed Design and Financial Viability Detailed Project Report (DPR) for the Development and Construction of new Road-Rail Link between Sagar Island and Kakdwip through an over bridge or immersed tunnel to be awarded on BOT (Toll/ Annuity/ Hybrid Annuity) or EPC basis.

5. The total duration for preparation of DPR shall be 9 months. RFP document can be viewed on NHIDCL website under tender section from 09.04.2014 (16.30 hrs)

6. To participate in bidding, the Consultants will be required to pay a sum of Rs. 1000 (Rupees One Thousand only) non-refundable in the form of a demand draft or banker’s cheque drawn on any scheduled bank in India in favour of Managing Director, National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd., payable at New Delhi and another sum ofRs. 13,483/- (Rupees Thirteen Thousand Four Hundred Eighty Three only) inclusive of all taxes towards tender processing fees also non-refundable to be paid to M/s C1 India Pvt. Ltd. through e-payment only as per procedure detailed in RFP document. Interested parties may download RFP document from 09.04.2015 (16:30 hrs) to 31.05.2015(1700 hrs)

7.The following schedule is to be followed for this assignment:

1. / Last date for receiving queries/clarifications on RFP to be addressed to:
Sandeep Kumar
General Manager (Technical) / 11.05.2015
2. / Pre-Bid Conference / 15.05.2015 (11:00hrs) in the Chamber of
Director (A & F), NHIDCL, 3rd Floor, PTI Building, 4-Parliament Street,
New Delhi-110001
3. / NHIDCL’s response to queries / clarifications / 19.05.2015
4. / Last Date for submission of Bids / 01.06.2015 up to 11:00hrs
5. / Opening Bids (in presence of Bidders / their representatives as may be present / 01.06.2015 at 11:30 hrs
in the Chamber of Director (A & F), NHIDCL, 3rd Floor, PTI Building, 4-Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001

8.The RFP Document contains detailed information about qualifications / requirements & evaluation/selection process for selection of the Consultant.

9.The RFP document shall be submitted in e-mode as per instructions given in RFP for submission of bids.

10.A hard copy of bid shall also be submitted in hard bound form with all pages numbered serially with index of submission in the office of Sh. Sandeep Kumar, General Manager, NHIDCL, 3rd Floor, PTI Building, 4-Parliament Street, New Delhi-110001 by 29.05.2015 ; 11:00 hrs. Each page of submission should be initialed by authorized representative of the Applicant as per the terms of RFP.

11.NHIDCL will not be responsible for any delay, loss or non-receipt of RFP document sent by post/courier. Further, NHIDCL shall reserve the right to accept/reject any or all applications without assigning any reasons thereof.

12.The bid received by 1100 hrs IST on 01.06.2015 in the manner specified in the RFP document at the address given will be opened on the same day at 1130 hrs.

Sandeep Kumar

General Manager (Technical)

National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd.

3rd Floor, Press Trust of India Building’

4, Parliament Street,

New Delhi-110001

Ph. 011-23711101

Mobile- 9810907150

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