FOR. (Tender No.: THSTI/Eng./Elect./LED/17-18 Dated-27/10/2017) Extended up to- 14/11/2017

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1 (An autonomous Institute of Dept. of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, Govt. of India) Bioscience cluster 3 rd mile stone Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway Faridabad PHONE No.: FAX: Web Site: T E N D E R D O C U M E N T FOR Installation, Testing & Commissioning of LED light fixtures/bulb (provided by department) along with miscellaneous items such as screw, connector etc. as per site condition in NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3 rd Mile stone Faridabad, Gurgaon- Faridabad Expressway, Faridabad (Tender No.: THSTI/Eng./Elect./LED/17-18 Dated-27/10/2017) Extended up to- 14/11/2017 Tender copy issued to:

2 INDEX Sr. No. Particulars Page No. 1. Notice Inviting Tender and Pre-qualification criteria Instructions to bidders General Conditions of Contract Specific Conditions of Contract Scope of work Price bid Annexures

3 (NOTICE INVITING TENDER AND PRE-QUALIFICATION CRITERIA) 3

4 NOTICE INVITING TENDER Tender No.: THSTI/Eng./Elect. /LED/17-18 (Extended up to -14/11/2017) Dated: -_27/10/ Sealed tenders are invited on behalf of the Executive Director, THSTI under Two-bid system (Technical bid and Financial bid) from reputed, eligible and qualified firms/manufacturer for the award of work Installation, Testing & Commissioning of LED light fixtures/bulb (provided by department) along with miscellaneous items such as screw, connector etc. as per site condition in NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3 rd Mile stone Faridabad, Gurgaon- Faridabad Expressway, Faridabad as per schedule, specifications and as per the terms and conditions mentioned in this tender document. Name & description of work Installation, Testing & Commissioning of LED light fixtures/bulb (provided by department) along with miscellaneous items such as screw, connector etc as per site condition in NCR Biotech Science Cluster, 3 rd Mile stone Faridabad, Gurgaon- Faridabad Expressway, Faridabad Work period 30 days Estimated value under work (In Rs.) EMD (in Rs.) Tender Cost Sale of Tender document Date of Submission & opening 3,17,550 /- 6,351/- Nil 27/10/ /11/2017, 2.30 PM & 14/11/ PM 2.0 PRE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA 2.1. The tenderer should have yearly turnover of not less than Rs. 2,00,000/- per year. The tenderer should attach copy of audited/itcc Certificate (Annexure-III) The tenderers should have completed at least; Three similar works each of value not less than Rs Lacs OR Two similar works each of value not less than Rs 1.91 Lacs OR One similar works of value not less than Rs Lacs in the last 3 years (i.e. Similar work of installation, testing & commissioning of LED light fixtures/bulb in any other Govt. Department/private reputed organization, Biotech companies, Research institution & pharmaceutical laboratories during last three years). Attested copies of the completion certificates issued by the Engineer/officer in charge or above are required to be enclosed with the technical bid. The tenderer should also give complete details of 4

5 the concerned authority such as name with designation, valid address, telephone/ mobile number with STD Code, etc. The completed works will be open to inspection and in case works is not up to the standard, the tender will summarily be rejected & no queries will be entertained in this regard (Annexure-III) The tenderer may visit / examine the site and its surrounding to assess the accessibility and asses the scope of work before submitting their offer. No claims later on shall be entertained. The tenderers shall arrange & maintain at his own cost all materials, T & P, Water and facility for workers for executing the work (Annexure-I) The tenderer should have electrical license and same will be attached in (Annexure VI) 2.5. The tenderer should attach copy of PAN number/tin number/ service tax registration. 3.0 Sale of tender document 3.1. The complete tender document will be available on THSTI website from 27/10/2017 to 14/11/2017 as per rule The tenderers should have competent personnel stationed in the office/service center in Delhi/NCR. The service center in Delhi/NCR must also be stock spares for providing prompt services during defect liability/guarantee period and thereafter if required. A proof of this effect must also be furnished (Annexure-VI). 4.0 Submission of bids 4.1. Under the two bid system, the bidders are required to submit their Technical bid and Financial bid separately. All the documents related to technical bid (i.e. Eligibility criteria &Technical details) and financial bid should be put in two separate envelopes duly marked as Technical bid and Financial bid respectively. Both the envelopes shall then be sealed in one outer (main) envelope which should be super subscribed clearly with the name of work and the NIT reference number addressed to the Executive Director, THSTI. The outer envelope shall contain the name and postal address of the tenderer with Phone/ Mobile/ Fax numbers and address, if any The Technical bid should consist of the following documents: a. Application form along with documents relating to eligibility criterion (as per Annexure 1 to 5) b. Bid Security(EMD) c. Complete Tender Document duly signed and stamped 4.3. The Financial bid should contain the following documents: a. Price bid as per the prescribed format The last date for submission of bids duly complete in all respect is 14/11/2017 up to hrs. The bid should be valid and open for acceptance for a period of 180 days from the date of opening the technical bid. 5.0 Opening of Technical bid Technical bid of all tenderers shall be opened on 14/11/2017 at hrs at THSTI, Faridabad in the presence of tenderers or them authorize representative. A two stage screening process will be adopted for evaluation of technical bid as discussed under clause Evaluation of Technical bid 6.1. Screening of pre-qualification documents 5

6 At this stage the bid will be evaluated for compliance with the minimum pre-qualification criteria as listed above. The screening will be done purely on the basis of documentary evidence submitted by the tenderer along with his technical bid The decision of Bid Evaluation Committee as regards to the evaluation of bids will be final and no correspondence will be entertained in this regard Final short-list The name of firms who qualify the Pre-Qualification Criteria will be included in the Final short list and will become eligible for opening of their Price bid. 7.0 Opening of Price bid 7.1. The price bid of final short listed bidders only will be opened at a date and time to be decided by the competent authority and will be communicated to the concerned parties. 8.0 Evaluation of price bid and award of work 8.1. The work will be awarded to the tenderer whose bid has been determined to be eligible and to be substantially responsive to the tender documents and who has offered the lowest evaluated bid. Note: - 1. The tenderer should sign all document with stamp otherwise their tender may be rejected without any reply. Signature of tenderer with Seal & Date Engineer IEE 6

7 GENERAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 1.1 CONTRACT DOCUMENT 1.1 The terms contract document means the Notice Inviting Tender, Tender form, Instructions to bidders, Special Conditions, General Conditions of Contract, Specifications, Price Schedule and Drawings and Articles of Agreement. 1.2 THSTI shall mean Translational Health Science and Technology Institute with its present office at 3 rd mile stone Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway Haryana The Contractor shall mean the sole proprietor, or firm or company whether incorporated or not, undertaking the works and shall include the legal representative or such individual successors, heirs, administrators or assignees of such sole proprietor, firm or company, as the case may be or the persons composing such firm or company of the successors of such firm or company and the permitted assignees of such individual or firms or company. 1.4 Engineer-in-charge shall mean the officer designated by the Executive Director, THSTI who shall supervise and shall be in charge of the work, and issue necessary instructions at site, on behalf of THSTI. 2.0 Contractor shall strictly conform to the specification, price schedule, general and special terms and conditions, if any, and any other matter contained in the tender documents issued by the THSTI. 3.0 The estimated value under work, Bid Security (Earnest Money) and Performance Security are as follows: A) Estimated cost : Rs. 3.17,550/- B) Bid Security (Earnest Money Deposit) : Rs. 6,351/- C) Performance Security : 5 % of the total value of work order. 4.0 BID SECURITY ( EARNEST MONEY DEPOSIT) 4.1. Earnest money along with the tender will be accepted only in the form of demand draft drawn in favor of Translational Health Science & Technology Institute drawn on a Nationalized/Scheduled bank. The demand draft shall be payable at Gurgaon The bid securities of unsuccessful tenderer will be returned as promptly as possible as but not later than 30 days after the expiry of the period of bid validity prescribed by THSTI The bid Security of the successful bidder will be returned upon the tenderer executing the work and furnishing the required Performance Security Withdrawal or modification of offer by the tenderer during the interval between the deadline for submission of bids and expiry of the period of bid validity will not be permitted and will result in the forfeiture of its bid security. 7

8 5.0 PERFORMANCE SECURITY 5.1. The contractor will be required to furnish performance security as per prescribed format (Annexure-V) for an amount equal to 5% of the estimated value of the work in the form of CDR/FDR/DD/bank guarantee (of nationalized/ Scheduled Bank in a standard format) within two weeks from the date of signing/execution of a work agreement. The performance security should remain valid for a minimum period of one year claim period from the date of execution of work agreement The performance security will be released on expiry of the warrantee period of work (12 Months) subject to satisfactory fulfillment of its obligations by the contractor under the work Failure of the successful contractor to lodge the required Bank Guarantee shall constitute sufficient grounds for the annulment of the Award and forfeiture of the Bid Security, in which event the THSTI may make the Award to the next lowest evaluated tenderer or, if there are no other tenderer, call for new bids In the event of breach of contract by the contractor, the performance security will liable to be forfeited by THSTI. 6.0 TIME FOR COMPLETION OF WORKS 6.1. The work will be awarded to the successful tenderer for a period of 30 days. All the work orders placed under this work will have to be delivered and installed at site within a period of 30 days from the date of issue of respective work order. 7.0 TIME AND EXTENSION FOR DELAY 7.1. If in the opinion of the Engineer-in-Charge the works is delayed by: a. Force majeure. b. Reasons of civil commotion, location combination of workers on strike or lock-out affecting any of the building trades. c. In consequence of the contractor for not having received in due time necessary instructions from the Engineer-in-charge for which he shall have specifically applied in writing. d. Reasons of Engineer-in-charge instruction The Engineer-in-charge shall make a fair and reasonable extension of time for completion of the contract works. Then upon the happenings of any such event causing delay, the Contractor shall immediately give notice thereof in writing to the Engineer-in- charge but shall nevertheless use constantly his best endeavor s to prevent or make good the delay and shall do all that may be reasonably required to the satisfaction of the Engineer-in- charge to proceed with the works Request for rescheduling of date of completion and extension of time, to be eligible for consideration, shall be made by the Contractor in writing immediately after the happenings of the event causing delay. The Contractor may also, if practicable, indicate in such a request the period for which extension is desired In such case, the Engineer-in-charge may give a fair and reasonable extension of time and reschedule the completion date. Such extension shall be communicated to the Contractor by the Engineer-in-charge in writing within 1 month of the date of receipt of such a request. Non-application by the Contractor for extension of time 8

9 shall not be a bar for giving a fair and reasonable extension by Engineer-in-charge and this shall be binding on the Contractor. 8.0 COMPENSATION FOR DELAY 8.1. Time is the essence of the contract. The time allowed for the work shall be strictly followed otherwise the Contractor shall be liable to pay compensation at the rate of 0.2 % of the ordered value of the work per day of delay on the part of the contractor subject to a maximum of 5 % of the total ordered value. The decision of Engineer-in-charge about the delay shall final and binding. 9.0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS 9.1. The fire alarm system services to be provided by the tenderer under this contract shall conform to the technical specifications as laid down under this tender document and should be carried out to the complete satisfaction of the Engineer-in-charge WORK OPEN TO INSPECTION All work under or in course of execution or being executed in pursuance of the contract shall at all times be open to inspection and supervision by the Engineer-in-charge and his authorized subordinates, and the Contractor shall at all times during the usual working hours, and at all other times at which reasonable notice of the intention of the Engineer-in-charge or his subordinate to visit the works shall have been given to the contractor, either himself be present to receive order and instructions, or have a responsible agent duly accredited in writing, present for that purpose. Order given to the contractor s agent shall be considered to have the same force as if the same had been given to the Contractor himself All works shall be executed subject to the approval in all respect of the Engineer-in-charge who shall be entitled to direct at what point or points and in what manner these are to be commenced, and carried out from time to time INSPECTION, TESTING AND QUALITY CONTROL THSTI and/or its nominated representative(s) will, inspect and/or test the ordered repairing to confirm their conformity to the tender specification at no extra cost to the THSTI. The Inspection Authority to be designated by the THSTI shall specify what inspections and tests are required and w h e r e they are to be conducted. The THSTI shall notify the contractor in writing in a timely manner of the identity of any representatives retained for these purpose. All work shall be tested as stipulated in the latest govt. /institutes specification The inspections and tests may be conducted on the premises of the Tenderer or its subcontractor(s) or at the point of delivery. If conducted on the premises of the Tenderer or its subcontractor(s), all reasonable facilities and assistance, including access to drawings and production data shall be furnished to the Inspectors at no charge to the THSTI The representative of agency shall inspect t h e s i t e fail to conform to the specifications, the THSTI may reject that item and the Tenderer shall either replace the rejected item or make all alternations necessary to meet specification requirement free of cost to the THSTI, within a stipulated time period Nothing shall in any way release the tenderer from Guaranty or other obligations under the contract. 9

10 11.5. The THSTI shall be the final authority to reject full or any part of the work which is not confirming to the specifications and other terms & conditions No payment shall be made for rejected items. Rejected items must be removed by the contractor within one weeks of the date of rejection at their own cost and replace immediately. In case these are not removed, these will be auctioned at the risk and responsibility of the contractor without any further notice WATER & POWER FOR FABRICATION THSTI shall provide power & water at one point for the proper execution of the work free of cost under normal circumstances if available at site. In case THSTI is not in a position to supply the water and / or power, the contractor will make his own arrangement so that the work does not suffer. However, no claim of the contractor whatsoever shall be entertained by THSTI on this account CO-ORDINATION Work shall be carried out in such a manner that the work of other agencies operating at the site is not hampered due to any action of the contractor. Proper co-ordination with other agencies will be contractor s responsibility. In case of any dispute the decision of THSTI shall be final & binding on the contractor CLEARANCE OF SITE The contractor shall have to remove all waste (Melba) and other unwanted material from site of work before handing over the installation to the THSTI. The work shall not be treated as complete in all respects unless these requirements are fulfilled by him. In the event of contractor failing to do so, the THSTI shall have right to get the site cleared at the cost of contractor COMPLIANCE WITH LABOUR LAWS AND OTHER LAWS The Contractor shall abide by the Contract Labour, (Regulation and Abolition) Act 1970, and Contract Labour (Abolition and Regulation) Central rules The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of Payment of Wages Act 1936, Minimum Wages Act 1948, Employees Liability Act 1938, and Workmen s Compensation Act 1923, Industrial Disputes Act and other applicable regulations and other labour laws applicable to Contract Labour as mentioned below: 1) Industrial Disputes Act. 2) Industrial Establishment (Standing orders) Act. 3) Trade Unions Act. 4) The Factors Act. 5) Employees Provident Fund & Miscellaneous Provision Act. 6) Employees State Insurance Act. 7) Workmen s Compensation Act. 8) Payment of Gratuity Act. 9) Minimum Wages Act. 10

11 10) Payment of Wages Act. 11) Equal Remuneration Act. 12) Payment of Bonus Act. 13) National / Weekly Holiday Act. 14) Inter-state Migrant Workmen (Regulation of Employment and of service conditions) Act. In case, THSTI is made liable to pay any amount to any third party due to non-observance of any of the statues/law as mentioned above, the same will be adjusted from any future payment due payable to the contractor or from performance security available with THSTI SAFETY CODE, LABOUR CAMPS SANITARY ARRANGEMENTS The Contractor shall follow the Safety Code and Model Rules for the Protection of health and Sanitary arrangement for Workers as prescribed by the CPWD as regard to safety code and first aid facilities. In case, the Contractor fails to make the aforesaid arrangement, the Executive Director THSTI shall be entitled to do so at the risk, responsibility and cost of the Contractor. Determent panel and legal action shall be taken in the event of any failure on the part of the contractor to discharge the safety obligations which are laid down in the contract PAYMENT OF WAGES BY THE CONTRACTOR The Contractor shall directly pay to labour employed by him and shall be solely responsible for following all Government rules and regulations applicable for employment REMOVAL OF PERSON The Engineer-in-charge may require the Contractor to remove from the site of the work any person or persons in the Contractor s employment who may found to be incompetent or due to misconduct and the Contractor shall forthwith comply with such requirement / instructions WATCH AND WARD The contractor shall be responsible for watch and ward of all the works Items and various materials till complete handing over the works to the THSTI LIEN IN RESPECT OF CLAIM IN OTHER CONTRACTS Any Sum of money due and payable to the Contractor (including the security deposit refundable to him) under the contract may be withheld or retained by way of lien by the THSTI in respect of payment of a Sum of money arising out of or under any other contract made by the Contractor with the THSTI. It is an agreed term of the contract that the sum of money so withheld or retained under this clause by the THSTI will be kept withheld or retained as such by the THSTI or till his claim arising out of the same contract or any other contract is either mutually settled or determined by the arbitration clause or by the competent court, as the 11

12 case may be and that the Contractor shall have no claim for interest or damages whatsoever on this account or any other ground in respect of any sum of money withheld or retained under this clause and duly notified as such to the Contractor OTHER CONDITION Each of the prospective tenderers, who submit their bid for this tender, shall be require to provide inspection for screening at THSTI office during the evaluation of its Technical bid (i.e. just after opening of Technical bid the tenderers will be intimated his mockup schedule to THSTI). He may also be required to give the brief technical specification details & presentation to the Bid Evaluation Committee Members during such mockup show for those work he has submitted his bid to THSTI for technical acceptability as per the tender specifications, failing which their bid shall be liable to be rejected. All the cost for the organizing such requested mockup show at THSTI shall be solely bear by the prospective tenderers himself. THSTI shall not pay or bear any cost regarding the same Delivery schedule will be strictly adhered to Delivery period shall be maximum of 30 days. However, extension of time will be allowed in exceptional circumstances No part payment will be made. Payment will be made on completion of the work as per orders issued Payment term is normally within 30 days. However, all efforts will be made to effect the payment within 15 days after the work is completed and accepted by THSTI The submission of tender shall be deemed to be an admission on the part of the bidder that it has fully acquainted with the contract terms and no claim other than what stated in the tender shall be paid in the event of award of Contract For elaboration of any items of the General condition of Contract, reference shall be made to CPWD manual. The Contractor shall in advance seek clarification on any elaboration The successful tenderer is responsible to provide the required manpower with qualified persons to meet the requirements of the maintenance of the installation during the guarantee period. The contractor shall provide any cleaning materials required. Tools required for the maintenance shall be arranged by the contractor (spanner set, cutting pliers, pipe wrenches etc.) The staff to be engaged on this work shall have full knowledge and experience of the work in which they are engaged. The carpenter/ electrician/foreman shall have valid licenses for corresponding trades No subletting or subcontracting of the work will be permitted without the express consent of THSTI The tenderers should have competent personnel stationed in the office/service center in Delhi/NCR. The service center in Delhi/NCR must also stock spares for providing prompt services during the guarantee period and thereafter if required. A proof to this effect must also be furnished. 12

13 All disputes arising under this contract will be subject to the jurisdiction of Haryana High Court In case this tender document does not contain a provision or terms for dealing with a situation that may arise during the execution of the works, the relevant provisions contained in the CPWD manual or any other laws/rules shall be followed in such cases and the same will be binding on the Contractor. ENGINEER (IEE) 13

14 SCOPE OF WORK 1. Installation, Testing and Commissioning of LED light fixtures i/c lifting-shifting & positioning of light fixtures as per site requirement. 2.. Installation, of light fixtures along with chain i/c misc. items etc. as per site requirement. 3. Testing of light fixtures i/c electrical connections etc. as per site requirement. Signature of tenderer with Seal & Date Engineer (IEE) 14

15 Price bid Sub: Installation, testing, commissioning of LED lighting fixtures/bulb (provided by department) along with miscellaneous items such as screw, connector etc required as per site condition in NCR bio cluster Faridabad. S.No. Description of light fixtures Qty. Rate (Rs.) Per unit A. Installation, testing, commissioning of following LED lighting fixtures/bulb ( provided by department)along with miscellaneous items such as screw,connector etc required as per site condition watt LED Panel Watt LED tube light with baton (T8) W LED DL W LED DL w LED PL(1`x1`) x 5 W LED bulb x 5 WLED bulb x 9 W LED bulb 210 Total (A) B. Rebate for the Old dismantled following Lighting Fixtures/bulbs (replaced with new LED lighting fixtures/bulb) as per site condition x 36 Watt PLL Type x 28 Watt (T5) x 18 Watt Down light x 42 Watt Down light x 11 Watt x 9 Watt CFL x 9 Watt CFL x 15 Watt CFL 210 Total (B) Total amount { (A) (B)} Amount(Rs.) (Rupees: ) Note : The price should be quoted on F.O.R destination basis ( i.e FOR THSTI, Faridabad) Signature of tenderer with Seal & Date Engineer (IEE) 15

16 ANNEXURES 16

17 Annexure-I CERTIFICATE FOR SITE INSPECTION Certified that we.. (Name of tenderer) have visited the site on dated.. and assessed the nature and amount of work involved before submitting our offer. We will be able to complete the works within the stipulated time and also certified that we will be able to supply the material/executing the work as per specification to suit the site conditions. Address of site: - NCR-Biotech Science Cluster at THSTI 3 rd mile stone Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway Faridabad Haryana ENGINEER-IN-CHARGE, THSTI Signature of tenderer with Seal & Date 17

18 Annexure-II SCHEDULE OF FISCAL ASPECT 1. Earnest Money to be deposited : Rs Time of Completion : 20 days from the date of issue of work order 3. Compensation for delay : 0.2 % per day subject to max. of 5% of total ordered value. 4. Guarantee period : 12 months from the date of completion and handing over. 5. Terms of Payments : 30 days after successful completion of work as per work order. Signature of tenderer with Seal & Date Engineer (IEE) 18

19 Sl. No. Annexure-III EXPERIENCE OF COMPLETION OF PROJECTS OF SIMILAR NATURE & COMPLEXITY (During last three years ending last day of month previous to the one in which applications are invited) Name Owner or Cost Date of Stipulated Actual Remarks of sponsoring of commencement date of date work / organization work as per contract completion of project in completion and Lakhs location Name and address/ telephone number of officer to whom reference may be made NOTE : Please attach supporting documents (completion certificates along with order copies) for the above information Signature and seal of the Authorized Signatory of the bidder 19

20 Financial Year Rs Rs Rs. ANNEXURE IV FINANCIAL CAPABILITIES Annual Turn Over in Indian Rupees (or equivalent to Indian Rupees ) as per Audited Balance Sheet Financial Information in Rs. Equivalent For year For year For year For year For year Total Assets 2. Current Assets 3. Total Liabilities 4. Current Liabilities 5. Profit before Tax 6. Profit after Tax 7. Net Worth NOTE: The above data is to be supported by audited balance sheets 1. Attach copies of audited balance sheets duly certified by the chartered accountant for all three years ( , & ). Audited Balance sheet should mention the membership number of chartered accountant issued by ICAI along with full address. 2. Attach recent solvency certificate from bankers. The certificate should be not more than oneyear-old from the date of submission of bid. Signature and seal of the Authorized Signatory of the bidder 20

21 ANNEXURE - V PROFORMA FOR PERFORMANCE BANK GUARANTEE (On a stamp paper of appropriate value from any Nationalized Bank or Scheduled Bank) To, Executive Director Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Bio Science Cluster 3 rd Mile stone Faridabad Gurgaon Expressway Faridabad Dear Sir, In consideration of the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI), Faridabad-Haryana for award of work for Installation, testing and commissioning of LED light fixtures to be installed at NCR Biotech Science Faridabad, Haryana having awarded to M/s (hereinafter referred to as the said Contractor or `Contractor' which expression shall wherever the subject or context so permits include its successors and assignees) a Contract No vide letter No. dated and the General Conditions of Contract and upon the condition of the Contractor's furnishing Security for the performance of the Contractor's obligations and discharge of the Contractor's liability under and in connection with the said Contract upto a sum of Rs. (Rupees only) amounting to percent of the total Contract value. 1. We, (hereinafter called `The Bank' which expression shall include its successors and assignees) hereby jointly and severally undertake to guarantee the payment to the Employer in rupees forthwith on demand in writing and without protest or demur or any and all moneys payable by the Contractor to the Employer in respect of or in connection with the said Contract inclusive of all the Employer's losses and damages and costs, (inclusive between attorney and client) charges and expenses and other moneys payable in respect of the above as specified in any notice of demand made by the Employer to the Bank with reference to this guarantee upto an aggregate limit of Rs. (Rupees only). 2. We Bank Ltd. further agree that the Employer shall be sole judge of and as to whether the said Contractor has committed any breach or breaches of any of the terms and conditions of the said Contract and the extent of loss, damage, cost, charges and expenses caused to or suffered by or that may be caused to or suffered by the Employer on account thereof and the decision of the Employer that the said Contractor has committed such breach or breaches and as to the amount or amounts of loss, damage, costs, charges and expenses caused to or suffered by the Employer from time to time shall be final and binding on us. 3. The Employer shall be at liberty without reference to the Bank and without affecting the full liability of the Bank hereunder to take any other Security in respect of the Contractor's obligations and liabilities hereunder or to vary the Contract or the work to be done there under vis-a-vis the Contractor or to grant time or indulgence to the Contractor or to reduce or to increase or otherwise vary the prices of the total Contract value or to release or to forbear from enforcement of all or any of the Security and/or any other Security(ies) now or hereafter held by The Employer and no such dealing(s) reduction(s) increase(s) or other indulgence(s) or arrangements with the Contractor or release or forbearance whatsoever shall absolve the bank of the full liability to the Employer hereunder or prejudice the rights of the Employer against the bank. 4. This guarantee shall not be determined or affected by the liquidation or winding up, dissolution, or change 21

22 of constitution or insolvency of the Contractor but shall in all respects and for all purposes be binding and operative until payment of all monies payable to the Employer in terms thereof. 5. The bank hereby waives all rights at any time inconsistent with the terms of this guarantee and the obligations of the Bank in terms hereof shall not be anywise affected or suspended by reason of any dispute or disputes having been raised by the Contractor stopping or preventing or purporting to stop or prevent any payment by the Bank to the Employer in terms hereof. 6. The amount stated in any notice of demand addressed by the Employer to the Bank as liable to be paid to the Employer by the Contractor or as suffered or incurred by the Employer on account of any losses or damages or costs, charges and/or expenses shall be conclusive evidence of the amount so liable to be paid to the Employer or suffered or incurred by the Employer as the case may be and shall be payable by the Bank to The Employer in terms hereof. 7. This guarantee shall be a continuing guarantee and shall remain valid and irrevocable for all claims of the Employer and liabilities of the Contractor arising up to and until midnight of. 8. This guarantee shall be in addition to any other guarantee or Security whatsoever that the Employer may now or at any time anywise may have in relation to the Contractor's obligations/or liabilities under and/or in connection with the said Contract, and the Employer shall have full authority to have recourse to or enforce this Security in preference to any other guarantee or Security which the Employer may have or obtain and no forbearance on the part of the Employer in enforcing or requiring enforcement of any other Security shall have the effect of releasing the Bank from its full liability hereunder. 9. It shall not be necessary for the Employer to proceed against the said Contractor before proceeding against the Bank and the Guarantee herein contained shall be enforceable against the Bank notwithstanding that any Security which The Employer may have obtained or obtain from the Contractor shall at the time when proceedings are taken against the said bank hereunder be outstanding or unrealized. 10. We, the said Bank undertake not to revoke this guarantee during its currency except with the consent of the Employer in writing and agree that any change in the constitution of the said Contractor or the said bank shall not discharge our liability hereunder. 11. We the said Bank further that we shall pay forthwith the amount stated in the notice of demand notwithstanding any dispute/difference pending between the parties before the arbitrator and/or that any dispute is being referred to arbitration. 12. Notwithstanding anything contained herein above, our liability under this guarantee shall be restricted to Rs. (Rupees ) and this guarantee shall remain in force till and unless a claim is made on us within 3 months from that date, that is before all the claims under this guarantee shall be forfeited and we shall be relieved of and discharged from our liabilities there under. Dated day of 30 For and on behalf of Bank. Issued under seal : ANNEXURE VI 22

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