Pre-Qualification Criteria
Key Tender Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tendering Authority
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Transmission Corporation of Andhra Pradesh Limited (APTRANSCO)
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Tender No.
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APTRANSCO / CE-CIVIL / RFP / 01 / 2026-27 (RE-CALL)
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Project Name
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Comprehensive Architectural Consultancy for APTRANSCO Research & Capacity-Building Institute, Vijayawada
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Location
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Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
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Tender Type
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Government / PSU Tender
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Industry
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Architecture, Design, Engineering Consultancy, Infrastructure & Institutional Development
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Tender Category
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Services / Consultancy
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Selection Method
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QCBS – Quality:Cost = 80:20
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Contract Period
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24 months
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Estimated Contract Value
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NIL as per RFP
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Construction Budget Envelope
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Approximately ₹40 crore
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Bid Validity
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90 days from bid submission deadline
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Submission Mode
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Online only
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Technical Cut-off
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70 marks out of 100
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Official Procurement Mode
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AP e-Procurement portal
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Required Eligibility & Financial Summary Table
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Requirement
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Details
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Minimum Average Annual Turnover
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₹4.00 crore from architectural consultancy services over the last 3 completed financial years: 2022-23, 2023-24 and 2024-25
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Net Worth Requirement
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Not specifically mentioned in the RFP
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Minimum Experience
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At least 2 completed architectural consultancy projects in the last 10 financial years, each with built-up area of at least 50,000 sq. ft.
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Eligible Project Type
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Office / institutional / training / educational / research typology projects for Government, PSU, statutory authority, autonomous body, university, or private client with project contract value of ₹25 crore or more
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Submission Mode
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Online only
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EMD Exemption
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Not mentioned
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Tender Fee Required
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No separate fixed tender fee clearly mentioned; transaction fee is stated as 0.03% of ECV + 18% GST, while ECV is NIL
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EMD Amount
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Minimum 2% of the quoted value
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Mode of EMD
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DD or Bank Guarantee
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EMD Payable To
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DD in favour of Pay Officer, APTRANSCO, Vidyut Soudha, Vijayawada; BG in favour of Chief Engineer (Civil), APTRANSCO, Vijayawada
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Estimated Cost of Tender
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ECV: NIL; construction budget envelope approximately ₹40 crore
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Scope of Work
The selected consultant will provide end-to-end architectural consultancy services for the proposed APTRANSCO Research & Capacity-Building Institute. The campus is planned across two APTRANSCO-owned land parcels in Vijayawada, together measuring approximately 2.30 acres. Parcel A is proposed for academic, administrative and laboratory blocks, while Parcel B is planned for hostel, canteen and guesthouse facilities.
The scope includes:
- Primary Surveys and Investigations
Topographic survey, geotechnical investigation, services mapping, site analysis, climate study, sun-path analysis, wind and access study.
- Master Planning
Site planning for both parcels, massing study, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, services layout, landscape framework and phasing strategy.
- Architectural Design
Concept design with at least two options, schematic design, design development and tender drawings for the institute components.
- Interior Design
Internal layouts, finishes, joinery details, lighting design and signage planning.
- Structural Design
RCC / steel structural design, foundation design and seismic analysis as per relevant IS codes.
- MEP and Fire Engineering
HVAC, plumbing, electrical systems, fire detection and suppression, BMS, CCTV, access control, PA systems, IT/data systems, solar PV, rainwater harvesting and STP.
- Cost Estimation and BOQ
Detailed BOQ, rate analysis, value engineering and tender cost estimates.
- Statutory Approval Support
Assistance for VMC building permit, fire NOC, environmental clearance if applicable, AAI clearance and other required approvals.
- Tender Process Support
Preparation of tender drawings, technical specifications, BOQ, pre-bid support, RFI response and technical evaluation of contractor bids.
- Implementation Support
GFC / IFC drawings, BIM model at LOD 350, fortnightly site visits, shop drawing review, design query resolution, coordination with PMC / contractor, as-built drawings, O&M manuals and project closure report.
Components
The proposed institute may include the following facilities:
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Component
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Description
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Academic Facilities
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Classrooms, blended learning studio, library / knowledge centre
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Technical Facilities
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Simulator suite, research labs, PHIL starter lab, Cyber-OT / SCADA lab, Data Analytics / AI lab
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Institutional Facilities
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Exhibition / grid gallery, conference hall, makers space
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Administrative Facilities
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Offices, administration block, plant rooms and utilities
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Residential Facilities
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80-bed hostel, dining and kitchen, guesthouse, lounge and first-aid space
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The RFP indicates a tentative built-up area range of 50,000 sq. ft. to 1,00,000 sq. ft., subject to final approved design and functional requirements.
Pre-Qualification Criteria
Bidders must meet the following pre-qualification conditions:
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Criteria
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Requirement
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Legal Status
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Registered Indian entity such as proprietorship, partnership, LLP, private/public limited company, or registered JV / consortium
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CoA Registration
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Bidder or lead member must be led by an architect registered with the Council of Architecture, India
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Similar Work Experience
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Minimum 2 completed architectural consultancy projects within last 10 financial years
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Project Size
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Each cited project must have built-up area of at least 50,000 sq. ft.
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Turnover
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Average annual turnover of at least ₹4 crore from architectural consultancy services
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Statutory Compliance
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Valid PAN and GST registration
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Blacklisting Status
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No insolvency, blacklisting or debarment by Central / State Government body or PSU in last 3 years
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JV / Consortium Conditions
JV or consortium participation is allowed. The lead member must be a CoA-registered architectural firm and must hold at least 51% share in the consortium. The lead member must independently satisfy the legal status, CoA registration and turnover criteria. All consortium members will be jointly and severally liable to APTRANSCO. A signed JV agreement must be submitted with the bid.
Key Personnel Requirements
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Position
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Minimum Qualification
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Minimum Experience
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Deployment Requirement
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Lead Architect / Team Leader
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B.Arch + M.Arch / MUD / M.Plan; CoA registered
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15 years post-qualification experience in institutional / training / educational building design
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Throughout Phase I; monthly site visits in Phase II
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Project Architect
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B.Arch; CoA registered
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5 years post-qualification experience; site coordination preferred
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Full-time at Vijayawada during Phase I and Phase II
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Specialist support is also required in structural, MEP & fire, landscape, interior, cost, sustainability, acoustics and safety/security disciplines.
Evaluation Methodology
The tender will be evaluated through QCBS with 80% weightage for technical score and 20% weightage for financial score.
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Evaluation Stage
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Details
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Eligibility Scrutiny
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Pass / fail basis
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Technical Evaluation
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100 marks
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Technical Qualification Cut-off
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70 marks
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Technical Presentation
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Required for shortlisted bidders
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Financial Evaluation
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Only technically qualified bidders will be considered
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Final Selection
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Highest combined score under QCBS will be recommended for award
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Technical Scoring
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Criteria
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Marks
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Similar Project Experience
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40
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Lead Architect and Project Architect Profile
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20
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Approach & Methodology / Presentation
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40
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Total
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100
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Tender Fee, EMD and Security Details
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Particular
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Details
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Tender Fee
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No separate fixed tender fee clearly mentioned in the uploaded RFP
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Transaction Fee
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0.03% of ECV + 18% GST; ECV is stated as NIL
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Corpus Fund
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0.04% of ECV payable by L1 bidder after award
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EMD / Bid Security
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Minimum 2% of quoted value
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EMD Validity
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120 days from bid submission deadline
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EMD Mode
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DD or irrevocable unconditional Bank Guarantee
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Performance Security
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5% of contract value
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Performance Security Validity
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Contract period plus 6 months
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Bid Validity
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90 days
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Important Dates
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Event
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Date & Time
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RFP Issued / Download Open
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16 May 2026, 20:00 hrs
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Pre-Bid Meeting
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21 May 2026, 11:30 hrs
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Last Date for Written Queries
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22 May 2026, 17:00 hrs
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Bid Submission Deadline
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26 May 2026, 16:00 hrs as per detailed schedule
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Technical Bid Opening
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26 May 2026, 17:00 hrs
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Technical Presentation
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28 May 2026, tentative
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Financial Bid Opening
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To be communicated after technical evaluation
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Submission Guidelines
Bids must be submitted online only through the AP e-Procurement system. Physical or hard copies are not required at the bid stage. However, the successful L1 bidder must submit one signed hard copy of the complete bid within 7 days of receiving the Letter of Award.
The bid must be submitted in two separate envelopes:
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Envelope
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Contents
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Envelope 1 – Technical Bid
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Forms 1 to 6, eligibility documents, key personnel details, project experience and methodology
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Envelope 2 – Financial Bid
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Form 7 only, containing the Lump Sum Fee exclusive of GST
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Conditional bids, multiple bids by the same bidder, false documents, or any communication outside the formal tender process may lead to disqualification.
Document Checklist
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Document / Form
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Requirement
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Form 1
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Letter of Bid and Compliance Statement
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Form 2
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Bid Security / Bank Guarantee Format, if BG is used
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Form 3
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Bidder Particulars and Eligibility Details
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Form 4
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Similar Project Experience
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Form 5
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Key Personnel CVs and Schedule of Specialists
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Form 6
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Approach and Methodology
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Form 7
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Financial Bid
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Certificate of Incorporation / Registration
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Required
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CoA Registration Certificate
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Required
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PAN Card
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Required
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GST Registration
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Required
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Audited Financial Statements / CA Certificate
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Required for turnover proof
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Work Orders / Completion Certificates / Client Letters
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Required for similar project experience
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No Blacklisting / No Insolvency Declaration
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Required
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JV Agreement, if applicable
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Required for JV / consortium bidders
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Specialist CVs and Commitment Letters
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Required
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Power of Attorney / Authorisation
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Recommended / as applicable
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EMD Proof
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Required
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Financial Bid PDF
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Required in separate financial envelope
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Contract and Payment Summary
The consultant will be paid a Lump Sum Fee, exclusive of GST. The payment is linked to milestones. Phase I, covering design and approvals, accounts for 60% of the Lump Sum Fee, while Phase II, covering implementation support, accounts for 40%. Key deliverables include inception report, concept design, schematic drawings, statutory approval drawings, design development, tender drawings, BOQ, IFC / GFC drawings, BIM model, site visit reports, as-built drawings and O&M manuals.
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Classification
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Recommended Value
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Tender Type
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Government / PSU Tender
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State
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Andhra Pradesh
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City
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Vijayawada
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Industry
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Architecture, Engineering Consultancy, Institutional Infrastructure
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Sector
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Power Transmission / Capacity Building / Infrastructure Consultancy
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Service Category
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Architectural Consultancy Services
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Suitable For
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CoA-registered architectural firms, design consultants, engineering consultancy firms, institutional campus design specialists
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