I am now closely monitoring the Company and KUSUM scheme. The current tender of around 800000 Pumps had been floaated by SECI and the thorough ground work down by SECI for finalisation of tender is really very professional and commendable
On 31.12.2022
SPECIFICATION FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC WATER PUMPING SYSTEMS
WAS ISSUED BY SECI
Request for Selection (RfS) Document for Selection of Vendors for Design, Manufacture, Supply, Transport, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Off-Grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) of 1-10 HP capacities in selected States on PAN India basis, including complete system warranty and its repair and maintenance for 5 Years under Component-B of PM-KUSUM scheme of MNRE
SECI000093-4049247-Annexure-A(Technical-Specifications) SPECIFICATION FOR SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC WATER PUMPING SYSTEMS.pdf (2.7 MB)
Date 31.12.2022
Annexure-E
State Wise Requirement of EMD and PBG from the Bidder(S)/Selected Vendors
SECI000093-5683814-Annexure-E(Statewise Requirement of EMD and PBG).pdf (438.1 KB)
09.01.2023
Format for seeking clarifications on tender was issued.
SECI000093-9283776-Format for seeking clarifications on tender.xlsx (14.4 KB)
17.02.2023
Inte
SECI000093-4704182-Integrity Pact.pdf (3.0 MB)
griti Pact Agreement between SECI and Contractor.
17.02.2023
Clarification given by SECI on various suggestions/modification
SECI000093-4704182-Clarification-01 to the RfS documentof PM-KUSUM ComponentB.pdf (472.3 KB)
SECI000093-4704182-Clarification-01 to the RfS documentof PM-KUSUM ComponentB.pdf (472.3 KB)
17.02.2023
Final amemded/modified RFS (Request for Selection) document issued by SECI.
SECI000093-6338748-Amendment-01-PMKUSUMComponent B final.pdf (399.8 KB)
17.02.2023
Revised annexure documents issued.
Annexure-A (Technical Specifications)_Revised.pdf (2.4 MB)
Annexure-D (Price bid format)_Revised.xlsx (21.0 KB)
Annexure-D2 (Price bid format).xlsx (21.0 KB)
Annexure-E (State wise Requirement of EMD and PBG)_Revised.pdf (145.7 KB)
Annexure-F (RMS Communication and Security Architecture- PM KUSUM National Portal).pdf (765.3 KB)
16.03.2023
Final Clarification/modification issued.
SECI000093-1494342-CLARIFICATIONS-02.pdf (766.4 KB)
16.03.2023
Revised Technical Specification uploaded.
SECI000093-1494342-Annexure-A Technical Specifications (R2).pdf (2.6 MB)
17.03.2023
Amended and Final RFS document.
SECI000093-9849775-Amendment02.pdf (1.0 MB)
21.03.2023
Final clarification
SECI000093-8566667-Clarificationamendment-03PMKUSUMComponentB21-03-2023.pdf (708.1 KB)
Summary:
https://www.seci.co.in/view/publish/tender/details?tenderid=53454349303030303933
Summary of RFS:
SECI’s role is limited to price discovery through transparent competitive bidding mechanism. Award of work will be carried out by respective State Implementation Agencies (SIAs) designated under this scheme.
Individual farmers will be supported to install standalone solar Agriculture pumps of capacity up to 7.5 HP for replacement of existing diesel Agriculture pumps / irrigation systems in off-grid areas, where grid supply is not available. Installation of new pumps shall also be permitted under this scheme except in dark zone areas. Pumps of capacity higher than 7.5 HP may be allowed, however, the CFA will be limited to the CFA applicable for pump of 7.5 HP.
Water User Associations and community/State/UT based irrigation system will also be covered under this component. However, priority would be given to small and marginal farmers. In order to minimize the water usage for irrigation purpose, preference will be given to the farmers using Micro irrigation systems or covered under Micro irrigation schemes or who opt for micro irrigation system.
The size of pump would be selected based on water table in the area, land covered, and quantity of water required for irrigation. For solar pumps to be set up and used by Water User Associations/ Farmer Producer Organizations/Primary Agricultural Credit Societies or for State/UT based irrigation system, the CFA will be allowed for solar pump capacity of higher than 7.5 HP considering up to 5 HP capacity for everyone in the group.
CFA of 30% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the stand-alone solar Agriculture pump will be provided. The State Government will give a subsidy of 30%; and the remaining 40% will be provided by the farmer. Bank finance may be made available for farmer’s contribution, so that farmer has to initially pay only 10% of the cost and remaining up to 30% of the cost as loan. In case the State Government provides subsidy more than 30%, the beneficiary share will reduce accordingly.
However, in Northeastern States, Sikkim, Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand, Lakshadweep and A&N Islands, CFA of 50% of the benchmark cost or the tender cost, whichever is lower, of the stand-alone solar pump will be provided. The State Government will give a subsidy of 30%; and the remaining 20% will be provided by the farmer. Bank finance may be made available for farmer’s contribution, so that farmer has to initially pay only 10% of the cost and remaining up to 10% of the cost as loan. In case the State Government provides subsidy more than 30%, the beneficiary share will reduce accordingly.
Scope of Work
Under this RfS, the selected vendors shall be required to Design, Manufacture, Supply, Transport, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of stand-alone off Grid Solar Photovoltaic Water Pumping Systems (SPWPS) of 1-10 HP capacity in selected States on PAN India basis, including complete system warranty and its repair and maintenance for 5 Years under Component- ‘B’ of PM-KUSUM scheme of MNRE. As per MNRE specifications and applicable BIS standards, bidder shall follow all provisions of the Scheme Guidelines as amended from time to time.
Supply and Manufacture
a. The Selected vendor shall be responsible for design, supply, installation and commissioning of SPWPS along with 5 years of repair and maintenance. To ensure timely maintenance of SPWPS, apart from training a local person and making available necessary spare parts & tools in each district, to ensure timely maintenance of the systems the vendor shall have one authorized service center in each operational district and a helpline in local language in each operational State. Helpline number shall be indicated on the pump/ controller at suitable location easily visible to the user.
b. Each pump should be marked with Toll Free No. of successful bidder (Toll Free No. shall be affix on controllers and shall be readable for 5 years) operating in English/Hindi and Regional language of respective state and specific pump number and same must have been captured by SIA’s web-based application (as per instruction of SIA) at the time of installation at site. During the time of PDI of each component, test reports of equipments, warranty certificates, calibration certificates and any other certificates as specified in the guidelines and specification issued by MNRE should be provided by the bidder.
Installation and Commissioning
b. Selected vendors have to submit monthly consent of beneficiaries in their favor to SIA for which SIA’s will be Notice to Proceed and for this, vendor shall complete the installation and commissioning of SPWPS within 120 days from date of issuance of NTP for general category states. However, for special category states/Hill States & UTs and Island UTs, Vendor shall complete the installation and commissioning of SPWPS within 150 days of issuance of such NTP.
c. Selected Vendor and SIA representative should conduct site survey and submit Progress report on fortnight basis as per the requirement of SIA via PM-KUSUM App released by MNRE.
Action plan should be submitting to SIAs including complete details of team, resources, and service centers in each district within 30 days of acceptance of LoA from SIA, failing of which by vendor SIA have the right to leavy penalty.
Vendors will have to submit installation reports as per given format on weekly basis and Monthly basis to MNRE and SIA.
Vendor will have to submit the completion reports of each district to SIA within one week from 100% completion of work as per allocation of each district.
Selected Vendor shall submit monthly and quarterly progress reports to SIA in online mode.
h. Vendor shall comply with all applicable regulatory and statutory norms. Vendor must obtain approval/ NOC from appropriate Govt body for implementing the project in each selected village.
i. Selected vendor should have finalized sub-bidders and Purchase order for all materials such as PV Modules, Structure, Pump, Controllers, etc. within 30 days from date of award of contract and unpriced copy of such award letter/Purchase order will be submitted within 30 days from date of issuance of award.
j. Vendor should commission minimum pumps/ quarter as defined above at Clause 3.2b of Scope of work. Vendor must submit handing over certificates in the format prescribed by MNRE.
k. Each SPWPS is to be provided with the required details as mentioned in the specification and guidelines of the PM-KUSUM scheme.
l. Vendor should submit the prescribed certificate and photographs of each SPWPS installed which must show complete installation setup along with beneficiary pump number etc.
Technical Requirement and Testing
a. SPWPS installed under this programme should meet technical specification and construction standards as specified by BIS and MNRE from time to time as given in Annexure-A.
b. Only indigenously manufactured solar panels with indigenous solar cells and modules. Further, the motor-pump-set, controller and balance of system should also be manufactured indigenously.
m. The selected vendors shall take all necessary permits, approvals and licenses, insurance etc., provide training and such other items and services required to complete the scope of work mentioned above.
n. Time Schedule includes the time required for mobilization as well as testing, rectifications if any, retesting and completion in all respects to the entire satisfaction of Engineer-In Charge designated by respective SIA.
Vendors have to provide the Remote Monitoring System (RMS) with all the SPWPS installed under the scheme. Further, vendor has to maintain the RMS in working condition for the period of 5years and RMS systems shall push the accurate data of the parameters as specified in the specification and guidelines of the scheme failing which the installation of the system will not be accepted by SIA.
Selection of Beneficiary: -
The implementation of Scheme is demand based. However, the following shall be ensured before inclusion of a beneficiary under the Scheme:
- Beneficiary should not have an electricity connection at the farm.
- Installation of the new pumps not allowed in the notified areas issued by the Central Ground Water Board.
- Priority to be given to small and marginal farmers.
- Preference be given to the farmers using Micro irrigation systems or covered under Micro irrigation schemes or who opt for micro irrigation system.
Performance Monitoring
Selected Vendor must ensure working of minimum of 95% of total installed SPWPS at any point of time. Remote monitoring system shall be installed integrated with the SPWPS controllers rather than having as a separate unit through an integral arrangement and it should be capable of providing accurate live status/parameters on State portal maintained by concern SIA and on central portal maintained by MNRE. Detailed requirements of Remote Monitoring System along with minimum performance requirements are brought out as per Annexure-A.
Commissioning of Projects
Selected vendors must submit monthly consent of beneficiaries in their favours to SIA for which SIA will give notice to proceed and for this selected vendor shall complete the installation and commissioning of allocated SPWPS within 120 days from issuance of notice to proceed for general category state. However, for, special category states/Hill States/UTs/Island UTs, selected vendor shall complete the installation and Commissioning of allotted SPWPS within 150 days of issuance of notice to proceed.
9.1 Commissioning of the SPWPS shall be carried out by the vendor in line with the detailed procedure as per clause 3.2 of section II of this RfS. The concerned SIA may authorize any individual or committee or organization to witness and validate the installation/commissioning on site(s). Commissioning certificates shall be issued by the concerned SIA after successful commissioning of allotted SPWPS for any particular State/UT. MNRE authorized representative may also be allowed for the inspection/ commissioning if required.
**16 Payment Terms **
**Stage-1: 90 % of the value of month wise nos. of SPWPS installed at site based on: - **
**• • Submission of detailed work plan (Project Execution Plan) with timeline for the lot supplied duly approved by the SIA’s representative. **
**• • Submission of evidence in hard copy regarding completion of installation of SPWPS in good condition at site duly verified and acknowledged by Engineer-In Charge/SIA and Beneficiary. **
**• • All the relevant warranty and quality (Performance Test Reports) of the lot to be submitted. **
**• • Signing of contract agreement between SIA and Vendor. **
**• • Submission of Original Supply invoices/bills duly verified by the SIA. **
**• • Submission of software generated installation reports as per prescribed format by SIA which shall include following but not limited to consumer details, site survey details, asset inspection and mapping details, Remote monitoring system parameters etc. **
**• • Proof of distribution of O&M Manual to beneficiary printed in both English and local language. **
**• • Submission of handing over certificates of SPWPS in the format as suggested by MNRE. **
**• • Performance report for one week after commissioning based on the accurate data of the parameters received from RMS or data logger in case of internet unavailability. **
**• • An Undertaking with respect to withstand ability of SPWPS to the wind speed of 150 km/hr in all weather conditions. **
**Stage-II: Balance 10% on completion of one month from date of completion certificate **
**Note: **
**• • Payment shall be made to vendor within 30 days after submission of three copies of invoices to Engineer-in charge, complete in all respect (showing description, quantity, unit rate and total number of systems. **
**• • SIA has the right to seek any additional documents/certificates/information it deems fit prior to releaser of any payment. **
• • If the invoices are incomplete in any respect or in case on non-compliance with terms and conditions of letter of award/Notice to Proceed, the payment due date shall start from the submission of all necessary documents.
Validity of discovered prices for each State/UT
In order to allow States/SIA sufficient time to implement SPWPS based on the prices discovered under this tender, all prices discovered under this tender will remain valid for 24 months from the date of opening the price bids, which will be announced by MNRE/SECI. Within this 24-month period, empanelled vendors have no right of refusal to complete the allocated work.
Recommendation and Issuance of LoAs
At the end of selection process, SECI will issue the recommendation to MNRE for announcement of prices discovered and empanelment of Vendors / Letters of Award (LoAs) to the MNRE and the LoAs will be issued to the Selected Vendors identified, by the respective SIA as per the recommendation.
In case of a Consortium being selected as the Selected Vendor, the LoA shall be issued to the Lead Member of the Consortium.
Each Selected Vendor shall acknowledge the LoA and return duplicate copy with signature of the authorized signatory of the Selected Vendor to respective SIA within 15 (Fifteen) days of issue of LoA, failing which it will be deemed to have been accepted by the Bidder.
If the Selected Vendor, to whom the LoA has been issued does not fulfil any of the conditions specified in Bid document, then SIA reserves the right to annul/cancel the award of the LoA of such Selected Vendor also imposing the penalty such as encashment of BG or/and Blacklisting.
In all cases, SECI’s decision regarding selection of Bidder based on price or annulment of tender process shall be final and binding on all participating bidders.
Inspection and Audit by the Government/MNRE
All materials / equipments manufactured by the bidder/consortium of bidders against the Letter of Award shall be subject to inspection, check and/or test by the SIA/MNRE or his authorized representative at all stages and place, before, during and after the manufacture. All these tests shall be carried out in the as per technical specifications and bidder shall submit the relevant test reports at the time of bid submission to SECI. If upon delivery the material/equipment does not meet the specification, the materials/equipment shall be rejected and returned to the bidder for repairs/modification etc. or for replacement and SIA may also impose the penalty or/and blacklist the vendor. In such cases all expenses including the to-and-fro freight, repacking charges, any other costs etc. shall be to the account of the Vendor.
Stage-II: Balance 10% on completion of one month from date of completion certificate
Payment shall be made to vendor within 30 days after submission of three copies of invoices to Engineer-in charge, complete in all respect along with 90 days accurate performance data of SPWPS through RMS on State SEDM portal and central portal of PM-KUSUM.
It is apparent that lot of planning has undergone before finalsing this tender and hence success of implementation should be fairly high.
After Haryana & Maharashtra now Jharkand has also started online application for Solar Pump under Kusum.
https://pmkusum.jharkhand.gov.in/JH/landing.html
Punjab:
PEDA WILL SHORTLY INVITE APPLICATIONS FOR 20000 SOLAR SPV PUMPS UNDER COMPONENT-B OF PM KUSUM SCHEME
https://www.peda.gov.in/
National KUSUM portal.
https://mnretestui2.hkapl.in/#/vendor-list
Disclosure : Invested and accumalating.
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