NFC Hyderabad invites tenders for RCC Over Ground Solar Evaporation Ponds construction

The project involves the construction of four new Over Ground Solar Evaporation Ponds (OGSEP), including two large ponds measuring 43.5 meters by 38.5 meters and two smaller ponds of 43.2 meters by 13.4 meters, all elevated at a height of two meters. The scope of work covers specialized Polyethylene Glass (PEG) lining, reinforced concrete catwalks, staircases, and protective coatings. The selected contractor will be required to complete the work within 24 calendar months from the commencement date. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹27,93,000. The successful bidder must also submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) equal to five percent of the tendered value within seven days of the award. Additionally, a Security Deposit of 2.5 percent will be deducted from running bills during the project execution. Tender documents can be downloaded from March 10 to March 30, 2026. Site visits and pre-bid queries are allowed from March 10 to March 16, 2026. Online bid submissions must be completed between March 17 and March 30, 2026, with the submission of hard copies of EMD and certificates allowed until March 31, 2026. The technical bid will be opened on March 31, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Contractors must demonstrate experience in similar RCC infrastructure projects worth at least ₹14.34 Crore within the last seven years or multiple smaller projects of equivalent value, an average annual turnover of at least ₹17.93 Crore over the last three financial years, and provide a solvency certificate of at least ₹7.17 Crore. Quotes: - "The project will include two large ponds measuring 43.5 meters by 38.5 meters and two smaller ponds of 43.2 meters by 13.4 meters, all elevated at a height of two meters." - "Along with the pond structures, the scope of work covers specialized Polyethylene Glass (PEG) lining, reinforced concrete catwalks, staircases, and protective coatings to ensure durability and safety." - "The selected contractor will be required to complete the work within 24 calendar months from the commencement date." - "The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹27,93,000." - "The successful bidder must also submit a Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG) equal to five percent of the tendered value within seven days of the award." - "Additionally, a Security Deposit of 2.5 percent will be deducted from running bills during the project execution." - "Tender documents can be downloaded from March 10 to March 30, while site visits and pre-bid queries are allowed from March 10 to March 16. Online bid submissions must be completed between March 17 and March 30, with the submission of hard copies of EMD and certificates allowed until March 31. The technical bid will be opened on March 31 at 3:00 PM." - "Contractors wishing to participate must demonstrate experience in similar RCC infrastructure projects worth at least ₹14.34 Crore within the last seven years or multiple smaller projects of equivalent value. They must also show an average annual turnover of at least ₹17.93 Crore over the last three financial years and provide a solvency certificate of at least ₹7.17 Crore."