CfP for Selection of Executing Agency for Preparation of DPRs for GH2 Hubs under NGHM

Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of an Executing Agency(ies) for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Green Hydrogen Hubs in India under Component-B1 of the National Green Hydrogen Mission CfP No.: SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Dated 17.09.2025 Tender Search Code on ISN-ETS: SECI-2025-TN000021 Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (A Government of India Enterprise) 6th Floor, Plate-B, NBCC Office Block Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi – 110023 Tel: 011 - 24666200, e-mail: contracts@seci.co.inBID INFORMATION SHEET The brief details of the CfP are as under: NAME OF WORK/ Selection of Executing Agency(ies) for Preparation of (A) BRIEF SCOPE OF Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) under Component-B1 of WORK/ JOB NGHM for Establishing Green Hydrogen Hubs in India (B) CfP NO. & DATE SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 dated 17.09.2025 SINGLE BID SYSTEM Yes TYPE OF BIDDING (C) SYSTEM TWO BID SYSTEM E-TENDER Yes (D) TYPE OF TENDER MANUAL COMPLETION/ (E) As mentioned in CfP Document CONTRACT PERIOD APPLICABLE Yes DOCUMENT FEE/ NOT APPLICABLE COST OF CfP (F) DOCUMENT Amount: INR 5000/- (Indian Rupees Five Thousand only) (NON-REFUNDABLE) + applicable GST, for each applicant, to be submitted through NEFT/ RTGS transfer in the account of SECI along with the response to CfP APPLICABLE Yes NOT APPLICABLE TENDER (G) MANAGEMENT FEE Rs. 25,000/- (Indian Rupees Twenty-five Thousand only) + applicable GST, for each applicant, to be submitted through NEFT/RTGS transfer in the account of SECI, along with the response to CfP. APPLICABLE EARNEST MONEY (H) DEPOSIT (EMD) NOT APPLICABLE Yes Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 1 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)APPLICABLE PERFORMANCE (I) BANK GUARANTEE NOT APPLICABLE Yes DATE, TIME & Scheduled as per NIT on ISN-ETS portal and/or SECI (J) VENUE OF PRE-BID website. MEETING OFFLINE & ONLINE PROPOSAL- (K) As per NIT on ISN-ETS portal SUBMISSION DEADLINE PROPOSAL (L) As per NIT on ISN-ETS portal OPENING M/s Electronic Tender.com (India) Pvt. Ltd. Gurugram Contact Person: ISN-ETS Support Team CONTACT DETAILS (M) Customer Support: +91-124-4229071,4229072 OF ISN-ETS PORTAL (From 10:00 Hrs. to 18:00 Hrs. on all working Days i.e. Monday to Friday except Govt. Holidays) Email: support@isn-ets.com NAME, Sh. Atulya Kumar Naik DESIGNATION, Executive Director (Contracts & Procurement) ADDRESS AND Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (N) OTHER DETAILS 6th Floor, Plate-B, NBCC Office Block Tower-2, East (FOR SUBMISSION Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi - 110 023 OF RESPONSE TO Contact No.: 011 24666200 CfP) Email: contracts@seci.co.in 1) Sh. Pratik Prasun DETAILS OF DGM (C&P) PERSONS TO BE Contact No.: 011-24666237 CONTACTED IN pratikpr@seci.co.in (O) CASE OF ANY 2) Sh. Biblesh Meena ASSISTANCE Sr. Manager (C&P) REQUIRED Contact No.: 011-24666270 biblesh@seci.co.in ▪ Proposals must be submitted strictly in accordance with Section-2 and 3 of the CfP, depending upon Type of Tender as mentioned at Clause no. (D) of Bid Information Sheet. ▪ Applicants are required to quote strictly as per terms and conditions of the CfP documents and not to stipulate any deviations/ exceptions. ▪ Any applicant, who meets the Qualifying Requirement and wishes to submit their proposal against this CfP, may download the complete CfP document along with its Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 2 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)amendment(s) and clarifications if any, from ISN-ETS Portal (https://www.bharat- electronictender.com) and/or SECI website (www.seci.co.in) and submit their Proposal complete in all respect as per terms & conditions of CfP Document on or before the due date of Proposal submission. ▪ Clarification(s)/ Corrigendum(s), if any, shall also be available on the above referred websites. Applicants are requested to remain updated for any notices/ amendments/ clarifications etc. to the CfP document through the websites https://www.bharat-electronictender.com and www.seci.co.in. No separate notifications will be issued for such notices/ amendments/ clarifications etc. in the print media or individually. Intimation regarding notification on the above shall be updated on www.seci.co.in and the details will be available only from https://www.bharat-electronictender.com. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 3 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)SECTION 1. INTRODUCTION AND INVITATION FOR PROPOSALS 1. Background and Introduction 1.1. Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (hereinafter referred as “SECI” or as “Owner”) is a “Navratna” CPSU under the administrative control of the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), Government of India (GoI), to facilitate the implementation of the National Solar Mission (NSM) and achievement of targets set therein. It is the only CPSU solely dedicated to the renewable energy (RE) sector. In the present outlook of the RE sector, especially solar energy, SECI has a major role to play in the sector’s development. The Company is responsible for implementation of a number of schemes of GoI for large-scale grid-connected projects under NSM, solar park scheme and grid-connected solar rooftop scheme along with a host of other specialised schemes. In addition, SECI is also developing its own Solar, Floating & Hybrid innovative RE Projects & is providing consultancy services to various major CPSUs for developing turnkey basis RE Projects. The company also has Category I Power Trading License and is active in this domain through trading of RE power from projects set up under the schemes being implemented by it. 1.2. The National Green Hydrogen Mission was launched on 4th January 2023 with an outlay of Rs. 19,744 Crore with an aim to make India a Global Hub for production, usage and export of Green hydrogen (GH2) and its derivatives. 1.3. Major components of the Mission include inter – alia Incentives for Electrolyser Manufacturing and Green Hydrogen Production under the Strategic Interventions for Green Hydrogen Transition (SIGHT) Programme, Pilot Projects, Research & Development, Framework of Regulations, Codes and Standards, and Skill Development Programme, etc. 1.4. Along with other initiatives, the Mission envisages to develop large scale Hydrogen Hubs which will act as a foundation for development of Hydrogen eco-system and will act as backbone of the decarbonisation efforts in the country. 1.5. Given the technical and logistical challenges inherent in transporting hydrogen over long distances, a cluster-based production and utilization model would enhance the viability of Green Hydrogen projects in the initial years. This would, in turn, enable economies of scale and convergence of key infrastructure requirements in geographically proximate areas. 1.6. In line with the above, MNRE has issued “ Revised Scheme Guidelines for setting up Hydrogen Valley Innovation Cluster (HVIC) and Green Hydrogen Hubs in India under the National Green Hydrogen Mission” vide F No. 353/12/2025-NT dated 27.06.2025. SECI has been nominated as the Implementing Agency for Component-B1 of the above referred Scheme. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 4 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)1.7. Under Component-B1 of referred guidelines under the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the MNRE intends to support States/UTs in preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the development of Green Hydrogen Hubs. If any State Government/Central Govt. has any proposal for preparation of a DPR by a PSU or Autonomous Body under Component-B1, the Proposal. It may kindly be submitted to SECI under this CfP. Alternatively, If a proposal is received from a project proponent, it should have the endorsement of the concerned state government 1.8. This document has been prepared in line with the above Guidelines, including subsequent amendments and clarifications issued thereof, until the last date of proposal submission. 1.9. As part of the above scheme, SECI hereby invites proposals from the prospective Applicants to become the Executing Agency (EA) for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Green Hydrogen Hubs under Component-B1 of the National Green Hydrogen Mission. The selection of Executing Agencies (EA) shall be done in a transparent manner as per the criteria laid down in the Guidelines and this document. In case of any discrepancies, provisions mentioned in the scheme Guidelines shall prevail. 1.10. The salient features of this scheme are as follows: i. Hydrogen hub is an identified geographical region where there exists a network of Hydrogen producers, end use (domestic or export) with sufficient supporting infrastructure of Hydrogen storage, processing and transportation. ii. Hydrogen hub might be located in land or near ports to enable exports of Green Hydrogen (GH ) and its derivatives. Potential locations for such hubs would be 2 regions having cluster of refineries/fertilizer production plants and other end use industries in close vicinity. iii. The Hydrogen hub should have a planned/announced capacity of at least 1, 00,000 Metric Tonnes per annum. Higher production capacity will get priority. iv. Leveraging existing infrastructure for Hydrogen production, transportation, storage and utilization will be encouraged. 2. Objective of the CfP 2.1. SECI hereby invites proposals from the prospective applicants to become the EA, preferably having proven track record / prior experience in preparation of DPRs for renewable energy, hydrogen, or industrial projects and clear understanding of how to develop a successful hydrogen hub. 2.2. The objective of this CfP is to engage a competent Executing Agency to support the formulation of comprehensive DPRs covering technical, commercial, financial, environmental, and regulatory aspects required for the establishment of Green Hydrogen Hubs across selected locations in India. 2.3. The selected agency shall be responsible for preparing a DPR as Scope of work mentioned in clause 4 under section 2: Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 5 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)2.4. Under Component-B1 of the National Green Hydrogen Mission, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) intends to support States/UTs in preparing Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for the development of Green Hydrogen Hubs. The objective is to identify potential clusters and infrastructure needs for demand creation and supply linkages of green hydrogen and its derivatives, including integration with renewable energy sources. 2.5. Preparation of DPRs for Green Hydrogen Hubs proposed to be set up in each state shall be supported with a cap of Rs. 3 Crore per DPR per state. 3. Invitation for Proposals 3.1. A Single Stage, Single Envelope Bidding Procedure will be adopted and will proceed as detailed in this CfP Document. Bidding will be conducted through the competitive bidding procedures as per the provisions of this CfP. The respective rights of SECI and the Applicants shall be governed by the CfP Documents. 3.2. SECI has issued this document in the capacity of Implementing Agency as mentioned in the Guidelines. As per the Guidelines, a Steering Committee under the chairmanship of Secretary MNRE and comprising members viz., Mission Director-NGHM and any other members as nominated, shall be responsible for overall monitoring and implementation of the scheme and shall suggest modification and course corrections for its successful implementation. In case of any ambiguity in the interpretation of any of the provisions of the scheme, the decision of MNRE shall be final. The Steering Committee will also facilitate/ recommend measures to resolve difficulties if any. 3.3. Interested applicants have to necessarily register themselves on the portal https://www.bharat-electronictender.com (“ETS portal”) through M/s Electronic Tender.com (India) Pvt. Limited to participate in the bidding under this CfP. It shall be the sole responsibility of the interested applicants to get themselves registered at the aforesaid portal for which they are required to contact M/s Electronic Tender.com (India) Pvt. Limited, Gurugram to complete the registration formalities. Contact details of ISN- ETS is mentioned on the Proposal Information Sheet. All required documents and formalities for registering on ISN-ETS are mentioned in the subsequent CfP documents. 3.4. They may obtain further information regarding this IFB from the registered office of SECI at the address given on the Proposal Information Sheet from 10:00 hours to 17:00 hours on all working days. 3.5. For proper uploading of the Proposals on the ETS portal, it shall be the sole responsibility of the applicants to apprise themselves adequately regarding all the relevant procedures and provisions as detailed in the portal as well as by contacting M/s Electronic Tender.com (India) Pvt. Limited (ETI) directly, as and when required, for which contact details are also mentioned on the Proposal Information Sheet. SECI in no case shall be Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 6 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)responsible for any issues related to timely or properly uploading/ submission of the bid in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Bidding Documents. 3.6. Applicants should submit their proposal complete in all aspect on or before last date and time of Proposal Submission as mentioned on ISN-ETS Portal (https://www.bharat- electronictender.com), SECI website http://www.seci.co.in and as indicated in the Proposal Information Sheet. 3.7. Applicants shall submit their proposal along with non-refundable CfP Document Fee and Tender Management Fee, complete in all respect, as per the Bid Information Sheet. Proposals received without the prescribed CfP Document Fee and Tender Management Fee will be rejected, with certain exceptions as provided in the CfP. In the event of any date indicated being declared a holiday, the next working day shall become operative for the respective purpose mentioned in this CfP document. 3.8. CfP documents can be downloaded from the ISN-ETS Portal or from SECI’s website. It is mandatory to download official copy of the CfP Document from Electronic Tender System (ISN-ETS) Portal to participate in the CfP. Any amendment(s)/corrigendum(s)/clarification(s) with respect to this CfP shall be uploaded on ISN-ETS website. The Applicant should regularly check for any Amendment(s)/Corrigendum(s)/Clarification(s) on the above mentioned ISN-ETS website. The same may also be uploaded on SECI website also. However, in case of any discrepancy, the information available on ISN-ETS website shall prevail. 3.9. SECI reserves the right to cancel/ withdraw/ defer this invitation for proposals without assigning any reason and shall bear no liability whatsoever consequent upon such a decision. 3.10. Interpretations i. Words comprising the singular shall include the plural & vice versa. ii. An applicable law shall be construed as reference to such applicable law including its amendments or re-enactments from time to time. iii. A time of day shall save as otherwise provided in any agreement or document be construed as a reference to Indian Standard Time. iv. Different parts of this contract are to be taken as mutually explanatory and supplementary to each other and if there is any differentiation between or among the parts of this contract, they shall be interpreted in a harmonious manner so as to give effect to each part. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 7 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)SECTION 2. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 4. Scope of Work The broad scope of work for preparation of Detailed Project Report (DPR) specified here under outlines the works / services generally expected from the EA. The prospective bidder is required to perform the mentioned functions and activities as set out expressly in these documents and any other activities which may be essential and incidental thereto for meeting the intent of specification of scheme. Accordingly, all the items/services which are required for setting up of Hydrogen Hubs are deemed to be included while preparing the DPR whether specifically mentioned or not. As per the DPR, the Green Hydrogen Hub Developer (GHHD) shall render necessary, comprehensive and effective services in all respect for smooth and timely development of a Hydrogen Hubs, which is included but not limited to the following scope of work under the component B1 4.1. Assessment and Identification: i. Identify and assess potential Green Hydrogen hub locations. ii. Evaluate industrial clusters and existing infrastructure for green hydrogen and its derivative’s production, storage, and utilization. Storage and transportation facilities for Green Hydrogen/its derivatives. iii. Identifying suitable locations based on techno-commercial viability, demand centers, and infrastructure readiness. 4.2. Data Collection & Situation Analysis: i. Gather baseline data including renewable energy potential, water availability, existing industrial load, pipeline infrastructure and logistics infrastructure. ii. Analyse the techno-commercial feasibility of developing a hub in the proposed area iii. A financial analysis of the proposed Hydrogen Hub, including the expected costs and revenues, and an Assessment of the project's and hub’s profitability. 4.3. Stakeholder Consultation i. Engage with State Nodal Agencies, Industries, Power Utilities (Discoms), relevant ministries and R&D institutions. ii. Facilitate workshops and discussions to align stakeholder interests. 4.4. Detailed Project Report (DPR) Preparation The Executing Agency shall submit its proposal, covering its planned activities to provide the facilities/services envisaged as above. The scope of work as indicated by the EA in the DPR, and as accepted by the Project Appraisal Committee, will be the final scope of work against which, the EA’s performance will be evaluated for ascertaining “Project completion”. The DPRs must include but not limited to following details: i. Potential demand and supply centres for Green Hydrogen and its derivatives. ii. Feasibility of co-located renewable energy capacity. iii. Development or up gradation of existing pipeline infrastructure Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 8 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)iv. Availability of land, Water treatment facility including desalination plant, Effluent treatment plants and other utilities along with redevelopment plan of such requirements, as required. v. Grid connectivity existing as well as proposed and energy storage options to manage Renewable Energy’s intermittency. vi. Green Hydrogen powered vehicle re-fuelling facility vii. Proposed project structure and financial models. viii. Hydrogen compression and/or liquefaction technologies, as required ix. Hydrogen storage systems, including bulk liquid, gaseous, materials-based technologies or subsurface options (e.g., salt caverns, depleted oils and gas fields, un- used coal mines etc.) x. Development of bunkering facilities in case of ports including provisions of bunker barges for handling large vessels such as Very Large Crude Carriers (VLCC) xi. Infrastructure up gradation for shipping including expansion of port/jetty infrastructure for exports, if required. xii. Preparation of detailed layout plans, CAPEX/OPEX estimation, implementation phasing, and risk assessment. xiii. Identification of public and private stakeholders. xiv. Regulatory and clearance requirements. xv. Phase-wise implementation roadmap xvi. Environmental and social impact. xvii. Risk mitigation and legal considerations. 4.5. Roadmap & Implementation Plan i. Provide an actionable roadmap with timelines, milestones, and responsibilities for setting up the Hydrogen Hub. ii. Provide technical support for any queries or appraisals required during project sanction. 4.6. Compliance: i. Ensure alignment of DPRs with the objectives and implementation framework for development of Green Hydrogen Hubs under Component-B1 of the NGHM. ii. Regulatory feasibility and integration into state energy policies. iii. A review of the relevant laws, regulations, and permits required for the construction and operation of the Hydrogen Hubs. 4.7. Risk Analysis: An evaluation of the potential risks associated with the Project and Hydrogen Hub, including technical, financial, environmental, and social risks. 4.8. Social impact analysis: An assessment of the social impact of the project, including its effect on the local community, employment opportunities, and social welfare. 4.9. Skill Development Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 9 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)I. To ensure a robust and capable workforce in Green Hydrogen ecosystem, it is crucial to focus on skilling and capacity building activities in alignment with the evolving requirement of the industry. In this reference, Guidelines for Scheme on skilling, up-skilling and re-skilling under the National Green Hydrogen Mission were notified on 16th March 2024. The concerned guidelines have a focus on several key actions to build a sustainable and knowledgeable Green Hydrogen workforce. National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has been notified as the Scheme Implementing Agency (SIA) under the guidelines on 7th June 2024. The scheme will be implemented through the Skill India Digital hub developed by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE). II. In order to promote the skilling and capacity building necessary for the efficient installation, operation and management of Green Hydrogen and Green Ammonia plants established with the support and various incentives including under SIGHT scheme in India, the concerned industry may routinely undertake comprehensive skilling programs in coordination with the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE), and otherwise. These programs may encompass both theoretical and practical trainings across the Green Hydrogen value chain including in Green Hydrogen production installation & operation, integration of renewable energy, Electrolyser manufacturing, storage, transportation, safety, utilization of Green Hydrogen and its derivatives, etc. III. In this reference, it is pertinent that the successful bidders may engage actively in implementation of suitable skilling and capacity building activities across their concerned production and other facilities, in coordination with MSDE and otherwise. Suitable focus may be provided on provision of required practical trainings and on the Job Training (OJT) along with undertaking various internships/ apprenticeship activities, as applicable. 4.10. Additional Services: At the specific request of the PAC, the EA shall provide such additional services not listed in the specifications in relation to the CfP work activities but felt necessary by the PAC to be included in the DPR for development of a Green Hydrogen Hub. Reports & Presentations of each Hub Location shall be submitted in editable MS OFFICE formats for review (with the list of changes in each version). Final PAC approved reports shall be submitted 3 nos. of colour printed hard copies and one non-editable soft copies in static drive. 5. Central Financial Assistance An amount of Rs. 28 crores have been allocated for the preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) for Green Hydrogen Hubs under Component B1, with a cap of Rs. 3 crores per DPR per state. Funds shall be disbursed to EA in following manner for preparation of DPRs for Green Hydrogen Hubs under Component B1; Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 10 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Percentage of CFA to be Sl. Stages of Disbursement released No. 30% Date of issue of administrative approval/sanction 1 Submission and acceptance draft DPR by the 40% 2 PAC/ (as per their comments, as applicable) upon acceptance of final DPR by the State Govt. 30% 3 or its designated agency 100% Total 6. Maximum Eligibility for Central Financial Assistance to an Applicant Following conditions shall be applicable to the applicants for submission of proposal against this CfP: 6.1. An Applicant, including its Parent, Affiliate or Ultimate Parent or any Group Company shall submit a single Proposal undertaking to prepare a Detailed Project Report for setting up of Green Hydrogen Hubs to be setup in each state, by submitting its proposal for maximum 1 DPR. 6.2. The maximum CFA that will be allocated to an Applicant including its Parent, Affiliate or Ultimate Parent or any Group Company shall be limited to Rs 3 Crore Per DPR. Applicants shall be required to quote the CFA as per Price Schedule provided along with the CfP. Maximum CFA that can be quoted in price schedule is Rs 3 Crore. 6.3. If the cost of DPR is more than the cap provided under the guidelines (i.e., Rs 3 crore per DPR per state), then the additional cost of DPR may be met by the developer or the concerned State Government. 6.4. The evaluation of proposal shall be carried out as described in Section-5 of the CfP. 6.5. Multiple proposals from same company including its Parent/ Ultimate Parent/Affiliates/Group Companies shall make all the proposals submitted by the group invalid. In case of Joint Venture Company/ Consortium, a partner/ company will be allowed to tie up with another partner/company for one proposal only. 7. Timelines for Submission of DPRs The Executing Agency will be required to execute works as per the approved Scope of Work given under the Letter of Award/Notification of Award. The EA shall submit the Final DPR, in all aspects as per following tables Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 11 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Sl. Services Nomenclature Timeline No. 1 Issuance of LoA/NoA D0 Date of LoA/NoA Submission of draft DPR to Project 2 D1 D0+ 12 Weeks Appraisal Committee at MNRE Presentation on draft DPR 3 submitted to Project Appraisal D2 D1+1 Week Committee at MNRE Observations Submission of Final DPR to Project offered by PAC on 4 D3 Appraisal Committee at MNRE Draft DPR + 1 Week Presentation on final DPR to PAC 5 D4 D3+1 Week MNRE Submission of Final Detailed 6 Project Development Report based D5 D4+1 Week on observations during presentation 8. Penalty for Delay 8.1. Any delay that may take place in Submission of DPR beyond contractual cut-off date/stipulated period in the order shall be subjected to penalty (not liquidated damages) at the rate of ½ % of the sanctioned CFA per week or part thereof subject to a maximum of 5 % of the total CFA value. Due consideration will be given in the levy of penalty for reasons absolutely beyond control of EA for which necessary evidences has to be produced by the EA to the satisfaction of the Steering Committee/PAC of MNRE. 8.2. SECI reserves the right to forfeit Bid security/ Security Deposit (If applicable) or deduct payment from allocated CFA or applicable penality from the EA if during tendering or during DPR Submission stage it is found that Bidder/EA has violated any terms and condition as stipulated in this CfP, the grants released under this CfP shall be exclusively earmarked for the preparation of DPR and should not be diverted for any other purpose. 8.3. The Executing Agency shall abide by the timeline specified in clause 7 above. Any extension beyond stipulated timelines will be granted for submission of DPR on the basis of adequate justification, with the approval of Steering committee of MNRE, without any penalty. 8.4. MNRE/SECI reserves the right to retract sanction/cancel/short close the Projects in consultation with the Steering Committee/PAC in cases where the Executing Agency faces unreasonable delays or fails to comply with the objectives/provisions of this scheme or the Mission. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 12 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)9. Funding and disbursement 9.1. The Preparation of DPRs for Green Hydrogen Hubs proposed to be set up in each state shall be supported with a cap of Rs. 3 Crore per DPR per state. 9.2. CFA/Funds shall be disbursed in following manner for preparation of DPRs for Green Hydrogen Hubs under Component B1; Percentage of CFA to be Sl. Stages of Disbursement released No. Date of issue of administrative approval/sanction 30% 1 Submission and acceptance draft DPR by the 40% 2 PAC/ (as per their comments, as applicable) upon acceptance of final DPR by the State Govt. 30% 3 or its designated agency 100% Total Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 13 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)SECTION 3. STANDARD CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT 10. Obtaining CfP Documents Interested Applicants have to download the official copy of CfP & other documents after login into the ISN-ETS portal by using the Login ID & Password provided by ISN-ETS during registration (Refer Annexure - B). The Applicants shall be eligible to submit/ upload the Proposal document only after logging into the ISN-ETS portal and downloading the official copy of CfP. 11. Cost of Documents and Tender Management fees Prospective Applicants are required to submit their proposals in response to this CfP document along with a non-refundable cost of CfP document and Tender Management Fees as mentioned in the Bid Information Sheet. An Applicant will be eligible to participate in the selection process only on submission of all the applicable financial amounts as per the Proposal Information Sheet. Payments against Cost of CfP document and Tender Management Fee shall be done only through NEFT/RTGS (electronic transfer), and the Applicants shall submit the transaction receipt, as part of the online proposal submission. The bank details of SECI are available at SECI’s website, www.seci.co.in, under the “Financials” tab. Upon making the necessary payments, the prospective Bidders shall immediately write to SECI (mailing to finance@seci.co.in), providing the payment details along with name and registered address of the Bidder (with GSTIN of the paying entity), to enable seamless issuance of payment invoices for taxation purpose. SECI will not be liable for any delay in issuing necessary invoices in this regard. Proposals submitted without Cost of CfP document and/or Tender Management Fee (including partial submission of any one of the respective amounts), may be liable for rejection by SECI. MSEs (Micro and Small Enterprises) having valid UDYAM registration on the last date of submission of proposals only are exempted from submission of Cost of CfP Document, and Tender Management Fees. For a Consortium to be eligible for exemption from submission of Cost of CfP Document, and Tender Management Fees, all the members of the Consortium shall be registered as MSE. 12. Instructions to Applicants for Structuring of Proposals in Response to CfP The Applicant, including its Parent, Affiliate or Ultimate Parent or any Group Company shall submit single response to CfP. Submission of proposals by Applicants in response to CfP shall be done in the manner described below: a. Checklist for Proposal Submission as per Annexure-A b. Covering Letter as per Format 7.1. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 14 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)c. In case of a Consortium/Joint Venture, a Power of Attorney in favour of the Lead Member issued by the other Members of the Consortium/Joint Venture shall be provided in original as per format attached hereto as Format 7.2. In the event any Member of the Bidding Consortium (other than Lead Member) is a foreign entity, it may submit Board Resolutions in place of Power of Attorney for the purpose of fulfilling the requirements under this clause. Provided that such Board Resolutions shall be supported by an unqualified opinion issued by the legal counsel of such foreign entity stating that the Board Resolutions are in compliance with the applicable laws of the respective jurisdictions of the issuing Company and the authorizations granted therein are true and valid. d. Board Resolutions, as per prescribed formats enclosed as per Format 7.3 duly certified by the Company Secretary or the Director of the relevant applicant, as applicable to the applicant and mentioned hereunder: i. Board Resolution from the Applicant Company or the Lead Member of the Consortium/JV, as the case may be, in favour of the person signing the response to CfP and in the event of selection of the Project. Board Resolution from each of the Consortium/JV Members in favour of the person signing Consortium/JV Agreement. e. In case of a Consortium/JV, the Consortium/JV Agreement between the Members in the Consortium/JV as per Format 7.4, along with Board resolution from each Member of the Consortium/JV for participating in Consortium/JV. f. Undertaking as per Format 7.5. g. A disclosure statement as per Format 7.6 regarding participation of any related companies in the selection process. h. Attachments i. Memorandum of Association, Article of Association needs to be attached along with the Proposal. The bidder should also highlight the relevant provision which highlights the objects relating to Special Economic Zone (SEZ)/Industrial Hub/Power/Energy/Renewable Energy/ Green Hydrogen/Hydrogen project/park/hub consultancy or development. ii. Certificate of Incorporation of Applicant Company/ all member companies of Consortium/JV. iii. A certificate of shareholding of the Applicant company, its Parent and Ultimate Parent (if any) duly certified by a practicing Chartered Accountant/ Company Secretary as on a date within 30 days prior to the last date of Proposal submission. SECI reserves the right to seek additional information relating to shareholding in promoter companies, their Parents/ Ultimate Parents/ Affiliates and other Group Companies to satisfy themselves that CfP conditions have been complied with and the applicant will ensure submission of the same within the required time lines. iv. Certified copies of annual audited accounts for the last 3 financial years, i.e. FY 2025-24,2024-23, 2023-22, along with certified copies of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Schedules and Cash Flow Statement supported with bank Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 15 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)statements shall be required to be submitted. v. Details of all types of securities/instruments which are pending conversion into equity whether optionally or mandatorily. i. Any other documents required for evaluation of proposals as per Section 5. 13. Important Notes and Instructions to Applicants 13.1. Wherever information has been sought in specified formats, the Applicants shall fill in the details as per the prescribed formats and shall refrain from any deviations and referring to any other document for providing any information required in the prescribed format. 13.2. The Applicants shall be shortlisted based on the declarations made by them in relevant schedules of CfP. The documents submitted online may be verified before the Administrative Approval in terms of Section 5 of the CfP and at any point of time during the Project implementation period. 13.3. If the Applicant/Member in a Applicant Consortium/JV conceals any material information or makes a wrong statement or misrepresents facts or makes a misleading statement in its response to CfP, in any manner whatsoever, SECI reserves the right to reject such response to CfP and/or cancel the Letter of Award. Applicant shall be solely responsible for disqualification based on their declaration in the submission of response to CfP. 13.4. Response submitted by the Applicant shall become the property of the SECI and SECI shall have no obligation to return the same to the Applicant. Also, the confidential information/data pertaining to the Green Hydrogen Hub, including but not limited to execution plan, will not be shared by SECI to any third party without prior consent of the Applicant, unless sought by the Government or required to be given under law. 13.5. All documents of the response to CfP (including CfP and subsequent Amendments/ Clarifications/ Addenda) submitted online must be digitally signed by the person authorized by the Board as per Format 7.3. 13.6. The response to CfP shall be submitted as mentioned in Clause 14 of the CfP. No change or supplemental information to a response to CfP will be accepted after the scheduled date and time of submission of response to CfP. However, SECI reserves the right to seek additional information from the Applicants, if found necessary, during the course of evaluation of the response to CfP. 13.7. The Applicant shall make sure that the correct, valid and operative Pass-Phrase to decrypt the relevant proposal is submitted into the ‘Time Locked Electronic Key Box (EKB)’ before the commencement of the Online Tender Opening Event (TOE). Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 16 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)13.8. All the information should be submitted in English language only. In case of foreign Applicants having documents in other than English language, then the documents shall be translated in English language by certified translator and submitted. 13.9. Applicants shall mention the name of the contact person and complete address and contact details of the Applicant in the covering letter. 13.10. Response to CfP that are incomplete, which do not substantially meet the requirements prescribed in this CfP, will be liable for rejection by SECI. 13.11. Response to CfP not submitted in the specified formats will be liable for rejection by SECI. 13.12. Applicants delaying in submission of additional information or clarifications sought will be liable for rejection. 13.13. Non-submission and/ or submission of incomplete data/ information required under the provisions of CfP shall not be construed as waiver on the part of SECI of the obligation of the Applicant to furnish the said data/ information unless the waiver is in writing. 13.14. Only New Delhi Courts shall have exclusive jurisdiction in all matters pertaining to this CfP. 13.15. All the financial transactions to be made with SECI including any additional charges (if required), shall attract 18% GST on each transaction, irrespective of the same being mentioned in the CfP. 14. Non-Responsive Proposal The electronic response to CfP submitted by the Applicant along with the documents submitted online to SECI shall be scrutinized to establish “Responsiveness of the Proposal”. Each Applicant’s response to CfP shall be checked for compliance with the submission requirements set forth in this CfP. Any of the following conditions shall cause the Proposal to be “Non-responsive”: (a) Non-submission of the requisite Cost of CfP and/ or Tender Management Fee as mentioned in the Proposal Information Sheet. (b) Response to CfP not received by the due date and time of Proposal submission. (c) Non-submission of correct, valid and operative Pass-Phrases for Envelop before the commencement of the Online Tender Opening Event (TOE). (d) In case it is found that the Applicant Company including Ultimate Parent Company/ Parent Company/Affiliate/Group Companies have submitted more than one response to this CfP, then all these proposals submitted shall be treated as non- responsive and rejected. In any of the above cases, the Proposal shall not be considered for opening and evaluation Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 17 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)process. 15. Method of Submission of Response to CfP by the Applicant 15.1. Documents to be Submitted Online No document is required to be submitted offline, except of Bid Processing Fee, EMD (if applicable) and Pass Phrase. Detailed instructions to be followed by the Applicants for online submission of response to CfP are stated as Annexure-B. The Applicants shall strictly follow the instructions mentioned in the electronic form in Envelope while filling the form. All documents of the response to CfP submitted online must be digitally signed and uploaded on the website, https://www.bharat-electronictender.com which should contain the following: i. Techno-commercial Proposal The Applicant shall upload the single proposal containing scanned copies of the following documents duly signed and stamped on each page or digitally signed by the authorized signatory as mentioned below. i. Annexure-A ii. Formats - 7.1, 7.2 (if applicable), 7.3, 7.4 (if applicable), 7.5 and 7.6 as elaborated in Clause 14 of the CfP. iii. All attachments elaborated in Clause 14 of the CfP, under the sub-clause i: Attachments, with proper file names. iv. All supporting documents regarding meeting the eligibility criteria and scoring during the evaluation of proposal v. Scanned Copies of NEFT/RTGS details towards Cost of CfP document and Tender Management Fee as mentioned in Proposal Information Sheet. The applicant will have to fill the Electronic Form provided at the ISN-ETS portal as part of Envelope. Submission of Pass-phrase: The Applicant shall be required to submit the Pass-Phrase to decrypt the proposal into the ‘Time Locked Electronic Key Box (EKB)’ before the commencement of the Tender Opening Event (TOE). Important Note: • The Applicants shall not deviate from the naming and the numbering formats of envelop mentioned above, in any manner. • In case an Applicant has paid cost of CfP document and Tender Management Fee for this CfP and chooses not to participate in the selection process (i.e. the Applicant does not submit any Proposal to SECI), the respective amounts paid to SECI will be refunded without any interest payment, to the respective Applicant. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 18 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)16. Not Used 17. Validity of the Proposals The Applicant shall submit the proposal which shall remain valid up to the date as on 12 months from the last date of submission of response to this CfP (“Proposal Validity”). SECI reserves the right to reject any response to this CfP which does not meet the aforementioned validity requirement. 18. Proposal Preparation Cost The Applicant shall be responsible for all the costs associated with the preparation of the response to CfP and participation in discussions and attending pre-bid meeting(s) etc. SECI shall not be responsible in any way for such costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the selection process. 19. Clarifications/ Pre-Bid Meeting/ Enquiries/ Amendments Clarifications/ doubts, if any, on CfP document may be emailed and/ or submitted through ISN-ETS portal. The format for submission of clarifications is available on the portal. A Pre-Bid Meeting shall be held as mentioned in the Bid Information Sheet (Venue to be notified later on SECI’s website). SECI will make efforts to respond to the same in the Pre-Bid Meeting. A compiled list of such questionnaire and SECI’s response will be uploaded in the ISN-ETS portal. If necessary, amendments, clarifications, elaborations shall be issued by SECI which will be notified on the same portal and SECI’s website. No separate reply/ intimation will be given for the above, elsewhere. In the event of the issuance of any revision or amendment of the CfP documents, the Applicant shall be provided a period of at least 7 days there from, for submission of proposal. 20. Right of SECI to Reject a Proposal SECI reserves the right to reject any or all of the responses to CfP or cancel the CfP or annul the selection process for any project at any stage without assigning any reasons whatsoever and without thereby any liability. In the event of the CfP being cancelled prior to opening of proposals, the Tender Management Fee (excluding GST, if amount credited to SECI’s account), without any interests, submitted by the Applicants shall be returned to the respective Applicants. In the event of opening of proposals, Tender Management Fee will not be refunded, irrespective of the outcome of this selection process. 21. Post Award Compliances Timely completion of all the milestones will be the sole responsibility of the EA. SECI/MNRE shall not be liable for issuing any intimations/ reminders to Applicants for timely completion of milestones and/ or submission of compliance documents. Any checklist shared with Applicant by SECI for compliance of above-mentioned Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 19 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)milestones to be considered for the purpose of facilitation only. Any additional documents required as per the conditions of Guidelines and CfP must be timely submitted by the EA. 22. Points of Contact in SECI Following officers/departments are to be contacted by the Applicants/EAs based on the stage of bidding and project implementation under this CfP: i) Proposal submission up to issuance of LoA: - Details as per Bid Information Sheet ii) Subsequent to issuance of LoA: - Sh. Piyush Verma Phone (Off): 011-24666292 Dy. Manager Email: pverma.09@seci.co.in Sh. Abhishek Kumar Ambasta Phone (Off): 011-24666252 DGM Email: akambasta@seci.co.in Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 20 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)SECTION 4. QUALIFICATION REQUIRMENTS FOR APPLICANTS Short listing of Bidders will be based on the following Criteria: 23. Prospective Applicants: 23.1. The following agencies are eligible for submitting their project proposals under this scheme: i. Central Public Sector Undertakings (CPSUs) ii. State-PSUs iii. Private Sector Companies iv. State-Owned Corporations/Organizations v. Autonomous Bodies vi. JV/Consortiums of above stated agencies 23.2. Bidding Consortium with one of the Companies as the Lead Member. 23.3. Individual persons, Proprietorships, Partnerships, Trusts, NGOs, and Limited Liability Partnership (LLPs) are not eligible for participation on an individual basis or as a part of a Consortium. 23.4. The necessary capabilities need to exist with the EAs for taking forward the project towards completion and commercialization. 23.5. If any State Government has any proposal for preparation of a DPR by a PSU or Autonomous Body under Component-B1, the Proposal. It may kindly be submitted to SECI under this CfP. 23.6. If a proposal is received from a project proponent (CPSUs/PSUs/Private Sector Companies/Govt. Owned Corporations/Autonomous Bodies), it should have the endorsement of the concerned state Govt. 23.7. If more than two DPR proposals are submitted for a state, then the state government or its designated authority may club those proposals or prioritize them. In the absence of a clear-cut recommendation from the state government regarding prioritizing or clubbing the proposals, only the proposal/Application scoring the highest marks post techno- commercial evaluation will be considered for award. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 21 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)SECTION 5. PROPOSAL EVALUATION AND AWARD 24. Project Proposal Evaluation: i. Proposal evaluation will be carried out considering the information furnished by Applicants as per provisions of this CfP. The detailed evaluation procedure and selection of Applicants are described in subsequent clauses in this Section. The purpose of this section is only to provide the applicants an idea of the evaluation process that the SECI and PAC may adopt. However, SECI/PAC reserves the right to modify the evaluation process at any time during the Tender process, without assigning any reason, whatsoever but with prior intimation to Bidders for such changes. ii. A two-stage procedure shall be adopted for evaluation of proposals i.e. Techno- commercial evaluation followed by a presentation. Selection of EA/Consultant shall be based on Quality Based Selection (QBS) criteria. This takes into account both the technical capability of the Bidder as well as the availability of Land. The Technical (Quality points Q ) and Availability of Land will be given 90:10 weightage p respectively. iii. The selection of project proposals will be done based on the following scoring matrix: S.no. Criteria Weightage 1 Evaluation of Proposals on past Techno- 60% commercial experience (Q ) at 90% and 10% p weightage to Availability of land 2 Presentation by the Applicant on proposed 40% DPR to PAC/Sub-Committee to PAC Total 100% 24.1. Evaluation of proposal: i. The Techno-commercial Proposals submitted online of only those Applicants will be opened by SECI whose required documents as mentioned at Clause 12 and Clause 14 of the CfP are received by SECI on or before the bid submission deadline. ii. The Applicant will be required to submit the following documents along with project proposal, in addition to the documents listed at Clause 12 and Clause 14 above: ➢ Registration Certificate, MOA & AOA ➢ Brief profile of Organization and Organizational chart ➢ CA certificate for Liquidity and Turnover ➢ Authorization / Board Resolution (as applicable) for the signatory to the project proposal iii. PAC/Sub-Committee (as designated) will review the technical bids to determine whether the technical bids are substantially responsive as per clause 23. Bids that are not substantially responsive are liable to be disqualified. iv. PAC/ Sub-Committee (as designated) will assign Points to the technically qualified bidders based on the technical evaluation criterion given in the bid document. Conditional bids are liable to be rejected. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 22 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)v. Technical Bids of the bidders shall be scrutinized based on qualifying criteria and evaluated as per QBS. The selection shall be done on 90% weightage of quality points (Q ) and 10% weightage to availability of land. Marks/rating will be considered for p authentic established items only. vi. The Q (Technical / Quality Points) for the selection/merit criteria for QBS will be p evaluated in accordance with the detailed criteria mentioned : Maximu m Points Criteria For Po S. No. Criteria (Quality assigning int Remarks Points- Points s Qp) 1 General Criteria 10 > 100 Crore 6 Financial: Average Annual Turnover during previous 3 10 FYs (FY 2024-25, 2023-24 & 2022-23) > 500 Crore 8 ≥ 1000 Crore 10 2 Technical Criteria 44 Experience in Experience for DEVELOPMENT OF only Hydrogen Commissioned Projects/park/SEZ/hub/HVI /completed No. of Po C/ Export-Oriented Units 44 Hydrogen Projects int (EOUs)/Industrial Hub projects or s (number of such Park/Hubs/HV Projects/parks/similar IC/SEZ/Indust 2.1 facilities rial Hub development/ 5 44 Export- Oriented Units 3 34 (EOUs) for General Criteria will be considered for assigning #Minimum Project Cost should not be less scores. than the INR 500 Crores duly certified by a practitioner CA 1 24 • Valid documentary proof shall be submitted along with the bid to justify and support Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 23 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)claim for marks against each Technical/ Quality Evaluation criteria. • For validity of proof, SECI/PAC judgment shall be final and binding to the bidder. Note: i. Bidder/Applicant will have Max Eligible Quality Points if evaluated quality points for particular Sr no are greater than Max Eligible Quality Points. ii. Each Technical Proposal will receive a technical merit score based on the above-mentioned evaluation criteria. vii. Availability of Land with the Hydrogen Hub developer: demonstrated land by Bidder will be considered for the Evaluation of Bids and ranking. The weightage on Land availability shall be considered as 10% of 60%. of Marking against availability of land for the selection/merit criteria for QBS will be evaluated in accordance with the detailed criteria mentioned below Sl. Criteria (Percentage of acquisition) Maximum Points No. Points 1 A confirmation letter from the 6 2 State/Central Government indicates that land will be allocated for Hydrogen Hub development 2 A confirmation letter/D.O. Letter from 4 state govt stating more than 50% land is identified for Hydrogen Hub Development 3 A confirmation letter/D.O. Letter from 6 state govt stating more than 50% land is identified, acquired and under possession for Hydrogen Hub Development viii. The interested Applicants are required to submit duly signed documents (as per requirements mentioned above). The Proposals submitted will be evaluated by the Project Appraisal Committee (PAC)/ Sub-Committee (as designated). ix. Subject to Clause 12 & 14 of the CfP, SECI/PAC will examine all the documents submitted by the Applicants and ascertain meeting of eligibility conditions prescribed Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 24 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)in the CfP. During the examination of proposals, SECI/PAC may seek clarifications/additional documents to the documents submitted etc. from the Applicants if required to satisfy themselves for meeting the eligibility conditions by the Applicants. Applicants will be required to respond to any clarifications/additional documents sought by SECI/PAC within 07 (seven) days from the date of such intimation from SECI/PAC. All correspondence in this regard shall be made through email/ISN-ETS portal only. It shall be the responsibility of the Applicant to ensure that the email id of the authorized signatory of the Applicant is functional. The Applicant may provide an additional email id of the authorized signatory in the covering letter. No reminders in this case shall be sent. It shall be the sole responsibility of the Applicants to remove all the discrepancies and furnish additional documents as requested. SECI shall not be responsible for rejection of any proposal on account of the above. 24.2. Presentation: The applicant will be required to present the proposal in front of the Evaluation Committee/ Project Appraisal Committee. The Committee will assess the preparedness of the applicant and check and rectify any incongruence/gaps in the proposal. The weightage of Presentation shall be considered as 40%. Evaluation Committee/Project Appraisal Committee’s decision regarding the scores provided and selection of Applicant shall be final and binding on all participating Applicants. 25. Selection of the EA and Issuance of LoAs 25.1. The selection of EA shall be done based on the scores received by the Applicant as defined in clause 24 above. In case two or more applicants secured the exact same scores, such tied proposals would be prioritized based on the decision of state govt. The top Applicants for each state, receiving the highest score as a result of the above evaluation, will be eligible for issuance of Letters of Award (LoA)/Notification of Award by SECI upon recommendation of PAC/Sub-committee. 25.2. At the end of selection process, for each State, LoAs will be issued to the Successful Applicants after the Administrative Approval by MNRE, for its respective proposal for preparation of DPR for setting up of Hydrogen Hub. In case of a Consortium/JV being selected as the successful Applicant, the NoA shall be issued to the Lead Member of the Consortium/JV. 25.3. SECI reserves the right to annul the bid process without any financial implications to any of the parties concerned. 25.4. In all cases, SECI’s decision regarding selection of Applicant or annulment of tender process shall be final and binding on all participating Applicants. 26. Miscellaneous Provisions Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 25 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)The following miscellaneous provisions shall be applicable in this Call for Proposal: 26.1. Charges & Cost: Unless otherwise agreed, all charges and cost shall be borne by the applicants for preparing DPR for development of Green Hydrogen Hubs. Till the issuance of Letter of Award, under no circumstances, SECI/MNRE shall be liable for any cost and charges whatsoever for the activities under taken by the Executing Agencies. 26.2. Compliance with Applicable Laws / Regulations / Guidelines and Technical/Regulatory Approvals: Project Developer shall comply with all applicable laws, regulations and guidelines. The EA shall be solely responsible for obtaining the safety, environmental and other approvals as required. 26.3. Testing and Certification: The Hydrogen Hub Developers shall get necessary testing and certification compliance from the concerned agencies. 26.4. Indemnity: EA/ Hydrogen Hub Developers shall indemnify, defend and hold SECI and MNRE harmless against any claims, losses, damages, cost, expenses, penalty, fines arising out of any of act, omission, breach, actions and deeds of the EA. 26.5. Confidentiality: The Parties undertake to hold in confidence information / data / documents exchanged during course of execution of the project (and subsequently) and not to disclose the terms and conditions of the transaction contemplated hereby to third parties without the prior written consent of the other Party, except: a) to their professional advisors; b) to their officers, contractors, employees, agents or representatives, financiers, who need to have access to such information for the proper performance of their activities; or c) Disclosures required under Law 26.6. Adherence to the Highest Degree of Standards: The Applicants and their respective officers, employees, agents and advisers shall observe the highest standard of ethics during the Execution Process and subsequently. The Authority may reject any Application without being liable in any manner whatsoever to the applicant if it determines that the applicant has, directly or indirectly or through an agent engaged in misrepresentation, intellectual property (IP) right violation, corrupt practice, fraudulent practice, coercive practice, undesirable practice or restrictive practice. In such case, SECI will withdraw the application of such agency immediately and further SECI reserves right to debar such agency from participation in any of SECI’s tenders for a further period of two (2) years from the date of such debarment. 26.7. Steering Committee: Overall monitoring of the scheme and evaluation of projects undertaken will be done by the Steering Committee under the chairmanship of Secretary MNRE and comprising of members viz., Mission Director-NGHM and any other members as nominated. The Steering Committee shall be responsible for overall Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 26 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)monitoring and implementation of the scheme and suggest modification and course corrections for its successful implementation. In case of any ambiguity in the interpretation of any of the provisions of the scheme, the decision of MNRE shall be final. The Steering Committee will also facilitate/ recommend measures to resolve difficulties if any. 26.8. Project Appraisal Committee: A Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) through a sub- committee (as designated) shall monitor/review/evaluate the project proposals and recommended projects for sanction of CFA. The PAC through a sub-committee (as designated) shall monitor sanctioned projects on quarterly basis for the allocation of funds based upon the progress of the project. Based on the recommendation of PAC, MNRE through SECI shall release the CFA to the EA. 26.9. Progress Report: The EA shall submit bi-weekly progress reports to PAC/SECI. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 27 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)SECTION 6. DEFINITIONS 27. Definitions of Terms: Following terms used in the documents will carry the meaning and interpretations as described below: i. “AFFILIATE” shall mean a company that, directly or indirectly, a) controls, or b) is controlled by, or c) is under common control with, a company developing a Project or a Member in a Consortium developing the Project and control means ownership, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% (fifty percent) of the voting shares of such company or right to appoint majority Directors. ii. “BID” or “PROPOSAL” shall mean the documents submitted by the Applicant towards meeting the qualifying requirements, along with the Detailed Project Report submitted by the Applicant as part of its response to the CfP issued by SECI. iii. “Applicant” shall mean the Company/organization (including a foreign company) or a Consortium/Joint Venture (JV) submitting the Proposal. Any reference to the Applicant includes Company/Consortium/ JV, Member of a Consortium/JV including its successors, executors and permitted assigns and Lead Member of the Consortium/JV jointly and severally, as the context may require; foreign companies participating in this process shall be registered as companies as per the rules of their country of origin. iv. “BIDDING CONSORTIUM” or “CONSORTIUM” shall refer to a group of Companies that collectively submit the response in accordance with the provisions of this CfP under a Consortium Agreement. v. “CfP” or “CfP DOCUMENT” or “BIDDING DOCUMENT(S)” or “TENDER DOCUMENTS” shall mean the “Call for Proposal” document issued by SECI along with subsequent clarifications and amendments thereof, vide CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 dated 17.09.2025. vi. “CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT” shall mean a person practicing in India or a firm whereof all the partners practicing in India as a Chartered Accountant(s) within the meaning of the Chartered Accountants Act, 1949. For Applicants incorporated in countries other than India, “Chartered Accountant” shall mean a person or a firm practicing in the respective country and designated/ registered under the corresponding Statutes/ laws of the respective country. vii. “CHARTERED ENGINEER” shall mean a person practicing in India or a firm whereof all the partners practicing in India is/are registered as “Professional Engineer(s)/ Chartered Engineer(s)” under the Indian Institute of Engineers or other recognized institution in India. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 28 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)viii. “COMPANY” shall mean a body corporate incorporated in India under the Companies Act, 2013 or any law in India prior thereto relating to Companies, as applicable. ix. “CONTROL” shall mean the ownership, directly or indirectly, of more than 50% (fifty percent) of the voting shares of such Company or right to appoint majority Directors. x. “DAY” shall mean calendar day. xi. “EQUITY” shall mean Net Worth as defined in Companies Act, 2013. xii. “EXECUTING AGENCY” or “EA” shall mean the Bidding Company or a Bidding Consortium/JV participating in the bid and having been selected by PAC (through a competitive bidding process). xiii. “GREEN HYDROGEN HUB” shall mean a dedicated zone as proposed by the EA for setting up of the assets providing facilities and services identified as per Clauses 2 and 5 of this CfP. xiv. “GUIDELINES” shall mean “Scheme Guidelines for setting up Hydrogen Hubs in India under the National Green Hydrogen Mission” vide OM No. 353/12/2025-NT dated 27.06.2025, including subsequent amendments and clarification thereof, if any, issued until the last date of proposal submission of this CfP. xv. “GROUP COMPANY” of a Company means a) a Company which, directly or indirectly, holds 10% (Ten Percent) or more of the share capital of the Company or; b) a Company in which the Company, directly or indirectly, holds 10% (Ten Percent) or more of the share capital of such Company or; c) a Company in which the Company, directly or indirectly, has the power to direct or cause to be directed the management and policies of such Company whether through the ownership of securities or agreement or any other arrangement or otherwise or; d) a Company which, directly or indirectly, has the power to direct or cause to be directed the management and policies of the Company whether through the ownership of securities or agreement or any other arrangement or otherwise or; e) a Company which is under common control with the Company, and control means ownership by one Company of at least 10% (Ten Percent) of the share capital of the other Company or power to direct or cause to be directed the management and policies of such Company whether through the ownership of securities or agreement or any other arrangement or otherwise; Provided that entities which have Government shareholding, financial institution, scheduled bank, foreign institutional investor, Non-Banking Financial Company, and any mutual fund, pension funds, sovereign funds and funds managed by National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited shall not be deemed to be Group Company, and its shareholding and the power to direct or cause to be directed the management and policies Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 29 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)of a Company shall not be considered for the purposes of this definition unless it is the Project Company or a Member of the Consortium developing the Project. xvi. “INTERESTED PARTIES” shall mean a situation where control is equally distributed among interested parties in the Group Company or Bidding Consortium; xvii. “JOINT CONTROL” shall mean a situation where a company has multiple promoters (but none of the shareholders has more than 50% of voting rights and paid up share capital). xviii. “JOINT VENTURE” or “JV” shall mean a joint agreement, whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have the right to its net assets, which collectively submit the response in accordance with the provisions of this CfP under a JV Agreement. xix. “LEAD MEMBER OF THE BIDDING CONSORTIUM/JV” or “LEAD MEMBER”: There shall be only one Lead Member, who shall be authorized to act as the Lead Member by all the other members in the Bidding Consortium/JV. xx. “LETTER OF AWARD” or “LoA” shall mean the letter issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) to the selected Bidder(s) for award of the Project. xxi. “LIMITED LIABILITY PARTNERSHIP” or “LLP” shall mean a Company governed by Limited Liability Partnership Act 2008 or as amended. xxii. “LLC” shall mean Limited Liability Company. xxiii. “MEMBER IN A BIDDING CONSORTIUM/JV” or “MEMBER” shall mean each Company in a Bidding Consortium. In case of a Technology Partner being a member in the Consortium, it has to be a Company. xxiv. “MISSION” shall mean the National Green Hydrogen Mission. xxv. “MONTH” shall mean calendar month. xxvi. “NET-WORTH” shall mean the Net-Worth as defined in section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013. xxvii. “PAID-UP SHARE CAPITAL” shall mean the paid-up share capital as defined in Section 2 of the Companies Act, 2013. xxviii. “PARENT” shall mean a Company, which holds more than 50% voting rights and paid up share capital, either directly or indirectly in the Project Company or a Member in a Consortium developing the Project. xxix. “PROJECT” shall mean the Green Hydrogen Hub, comprising all the assets required to set up the Hub under this CfP. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 30 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)xxx. “PROJECT LOCATION” shall mean the area identified by the EA, comprising village(s), Tehsil(s)/Taluk(s) and District(s) within a State, where the hydrogen Hub/Project is being set up. xxxi. “PROMOTER” shall mean Promoter as defined in the Companies Act, 2013. xxxii. “SECI” shall mean Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited. xxxiii. “SELECTED APPLICANT” or “SUCCESSFUL APPLICANT” shall mean the Applicant selected pursuant to this CfP to set up the Project as per the terms of CfP/LoA. xxxiv. “STATUTORY AUDITOR” shall be as defined in the Companies Act, 2013. xxxv. “TOE” shall mean Tender Opening Event. xxxvi. “ULTIMATE PARENT” shall mean a Company, which owns more than 50% (Fifty Percent) voting rights and paid up share capital, either directly or indirectly in the Parent and Affiliates. xxxvii. “WEEK” shall mean calendar week. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 31 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)SECTION 7. SAMPLE FORMS & FORMATS FOR PROPOSAL SUBMISSION The following formats are required to be submitted as part of the CfP. These formats are designed to demonstrate the Applicant’s compliance with the Qualification Requirements set forth in Section 4 and other submission requirements specified in the CfP. Format 7.1 COVERING LETTER (The Covering Letter should be submitted on the Letter Head of the Applicant/Lead Member of Consortium/JV) Ref. No. _________ Date: ___________ From: ____________ (Insert name and address of Applicant Company/ Lead Member of Consortium/JV) Tel.#: E-mail address# To, Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited 6th Floor, Plate-B, NBCC Office Block Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi - 110 023 Sub: Response to CfP No. ………... dated …………... for …………………….(Insert title of the CfP) Dear Sir/ Madam, We, the undersigned ……. [insert name of the ‘Applicant’] having read, examined and understood in detail the CfP including the Qualification Requirements in particular, terms and conditions, hereby submit our response to CfP. We confirm that we, including our Ultimate Parent Company/ Parent Company/ Affiliate/ Group Companies, directly or indirectly, have not submitted response to ‘ Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)’, other than this response to CfP. We are submitting the proposal against this CfP for submission of DPR for development of Hydrogen Hub following Project: - Name of Location of the Capacity of the Green Name of the Green Hydrogen Hub Green Hydrogen Hydrogen Hub Hydrogen Hub Developer (If Hub (Proposed) decided) City: District: State: Area Covered: Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 32 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)1. We give our unconditional acceptance to the CfP, dated …………….…. [Insert date in dd/mm/yyyy], issued by SECI. In token of our acceptance to the CfP document along with the amendments and clarifications issued by SECI, the same have been digitally signed by us and enclosed with the response to CfP. We shall ensure that provisions of CfP shall be binding on us. Further, we confirm that we shall submit the DPR within the deadline as per Clause 7 of section II of the CfP. 2. We will provide all the information/ documents as requested by SECI/MNRE or its representative (individual or firm) during the period of implementation of this scheme. We also undertake to provide unrestricted access to the SECI/MNRE or its representative (individual or firm) for physical inspection for implementation of the scheme. 3. We have submitted our response to CfP strictly as per Section 7 (Sample Forms and Formats) of this CfP, without any deviations, conditions and without mentioning any assumptions or notes in the said Formats. 4. We understand that MNRE/SECI will also be entitled to make provisions for adequate safeguards, including for periodical special audits and appointing technical organizations to conduct sample checks to verify claims of Executing Agency. 5. We undertake to submit necessary documents to SECI/MNRE in support of the CFA claimed for the milestone achieved. 6. We undertake that the decision of SECI/MNRE would be final and binding upon us with respect to release of incentives. 7. Acceptance:- We hereby unconditionally and irrevocably agree and accept that the decision made by SECI in respect of any matter regarding or arising out of the CfP shall be binding on us. We hereby expressly waive and withdraw any deviations from the provisions of the CfP and all claims in respect of this process. We also unconditionally and irrevocably agree and accept that the decision made by SECI in respect of award of Projects in line with the provisions of the CfP, shall be binding on us. 8. Familiarity with Relevant Indian Laws & Regulations:- We confirm that we have studied the provisions of the relevant Indian Laws and Regulations as required to enable us to submit this response to CfP and execute the project, in the event of our selection as Successful Applicant. 9. We are submitting our response to the CfP with formats duly signed as desired by you in the CfP online for your consideration. 10. It is confirmed that our response to the CfP is consistent with all the requirements of submission as stated in the CfP, including all clarifications and amendments and subsequent communications from SECI. 11. The information submitted in our response to the CfP is correct to the best of our knowledge and understanding. We would be solely responsible for any errors or omissions in our response to the CfP. 12. We confirm that all the terms and conditions of our proposal are valid up to 12 months from the last date of submission under this CfP. 13. Contact Person Details of the representative to be contacted by SECI are furnished as under: Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 33 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Name : …………………………………… Designation : …………………………………… Company : …………………………………… Address : …………………………………… Phone Nos. : …………………………………… Mobile Nos. : …………………………………… E-mail address : …………………………………… 14. We have neither made any statement nor provided any information in this proposal, which to the best of our knowledge is materially inaccurate or misleading. Further, all the confirmations, declarations and representations made in our Proposal are true and accurate. In case this is found to be incorrect after our selection as Successful Applicant, we agree that the LoA will be terminated and incentive disbursed, if any shall be recovered from us. Dated the _____________ day of________, 20…. Thanking you, We remain, Yours faithfully, Name, Designation, Seal and Signature of Authorized Person in whose name Power of Attorney/ Board Resolution/ Declaration. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 34 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Format 7.2 FORMAT FOR POWER OF ATTORNEY (Applicable Only in case of Consortium/JV) (To be provided by each of the other members of the Consortium/JV in favor of the Lead Member) (To be stamped in accordance with Stamp Act, the Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Appropriate Value) (The term “Consortium” in this draft may be replaced with “Joint Venture” in case of Applicants participating in a JV) KNOW ALL MEN BY THESE PRESENTS THAT M/s…………….……………. having its registered office at ………………………….……., …., and M/s …………………….…. having its registered office at …………………………………., (Insert names and registered offices of all Members of the Consortium) the Members of Consortium have formed a Consortium named ……………………. (Insert name of the Consortium if finalized) (hereinafter called the ‘Consortium’) vide Consortium Agreement dated……….……………… and having agreed to appoint M/s……………………………..…as the Lead Member of the said Consortium do hereby constitute, nominate and appoint M/s…………….…………..a company incorporated under the laws of ……….………and having its Registered/ Head Office at ……………………..……….as our duly constituted lawful Attorney (hereinafter called as Lead Member) to exercise all or any of the powers for and on behalf of the Consortium in regard to submission of the response to CfP No…………….. We also authorize the said Lead Member to undertake the following acts: 1. To submit on behalf of Consortium Members response to CfP. 2. To do any other act or submit any information and document related to the above response to CfP. It is expressly understood that in the event of the Consortium being selected as Successful Applicant, this Power of Attorney shall remain valid, binding and irrevocable until the Consortium achieves execution of the Project. We, as the Member of the Consortium, agree and undertake to ratify and confirm all whatsoever the said Attorney/ Lead Member has done on behalf of the Consortium Members pursuant to this Power of Attorney and the same shall bind us and deemed to have been done by us. IN WITNESS WHEREOF M/s ………………………………………….……., as the Member of the Consortium have executed these presents on this………. day of ........under the Common Seal of our company. For and on behalf of Consortium Member M/s…………………………. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 35 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)-------------------------------- (Signature of person authorized by the board) (Name Designation Place: Date:) Accepted --------------------------------- (Signature, Name, Designation and Address of the person authorized by the board of the Lead Member) Attested --------------------- (Signature of the executant) ------------------------------ (Signature & stamp of Notary of the place of execution) Place: ---------------- Date: ------------------ Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 36 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Format 7.3 FORMAT FOR BOARD RESOLUTIONS The Board, after discussion, at the duly convened Meeting on ………… [Insert date], with the consent of all the Directors present and in compliance of the provisions of the Companies Act, 1956 or Companies Act 2013, as applicable, passed the following Resolution: 1. RESOLVED THAT Mr/ Ms.………………., be and is/are hereby authorized to do on our behalf, all such acts, deeds and things necessary in connection with or incidental to our response to CfP vide CfP No. ______________for ____________(Insert title of the CfP), including signing and submission of all documents and providing information/ response to CfP to Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI), representing us in all matters before SECI, and generally dealing with SECI in all matters in connection with our proposal for the said Project. (To be provided by the Applicant or the Lead Member of the Consortium/JV) FURTHER RESOLVED THAT approval of the Board be and is hereby accorded to participate in consortium with M/s ------------ [Insert the name of other Members in the Consortium/JV] and Mr/ Ms………………., be and is hereby authorized to execute the Consortium/JV Agreement. (To be provided by each Member of the Consortium/JV including Lead Member) Certified True Copy ---------------------------- (Signature, Name and Stamp of Company Secretary) Notes: 1. This certified true copy should be submitted on the letterhead of the Company, signed by the Company Secretary/ Director. 2. The contents of the format may be suitably re-worded indicating the identity of the entity passing the resolution. 3. This format may be modified only to the limited extent required to comply with the local regulations and laws applicable to a foreign entity submitting this resolution. For example, reference to Companies Act, 1956 or Companies Act, 2013 as applicable may be suitably modified to refer to the law applicable to the entity submitting the resolution. However, in such case, the foreign entity shall submit an unqualified opinion issued by the legal counsel of such foreign entity, stating that the Board resolutions are in compliance with the applicable laws of the respective jurisdictions of the issuing Company and the authorizations granted therein are true and valid. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 37 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Format 7.4 FORMAT FOR CONSORTIUM/JOINT VENTURE AGREEMENT (To be stamped in accordance with Stamp Act, the Non-Judicial Stamp Paper of Appropriate Value) (The term “Consortium” in this draft may be replaced with “Joint Venture” in case of Applicants participating in a JV) THIS Consortium/Joint Venture (JV) Agreement (“Agreement”) executed on this ___ Day of ___________ Two Thousand _____ between M/s _____________________________ [Insert name of Lead Member] a Company incorporated under the laws of _______ and having its Registered Office at _________________________________ (hereinafter called the “Member-1”, which expression shall include its successors, executors and permitted assigns) and M/s ________________________________ a Company incorporated under the laws of _______ and having its Registered Office at ____________________________________ (hereinafter called the “Member-2”, which expression shall include its successors, executors and permitted assigns), M/s ____________________________________ a Company incorporated under the laws of _________ and having its Registered Office at ________________________________ (hereinafter called the “Member-n”, which expression shall include its successors, executors and permitted assigns), [The Consortium/JV should list the details of all the Consortium/JV Members] for the purpose of submitting response to CfP, against CfP No. ___________dated _______issued by Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) a Company incorporated under the Companies Act, 2013, and having its Registered Office at 6th Floor, Plate-B, NBCC Office Block Tower-2, East Kidwai Nagar, New Delhi – 110023. WHEREAS, each Member individually shall be referred to as the “Member” and all of the Members shall be collectively referred to as the “Members” in this Agreement. WHEREAS, SECI had invited response to CfP vide its CfP dated ____________. WHEREAS the CfP stipulates that in case response to CfP is being submitted by a Consortium/JV, the Members of the Consortium/JV will have to submit a legally enforceable Consortium/JV Agreement in a format specified by SECI wherein the Consortium/JV Members have to commit equity investment of a specific percentage for the Project. NOW THEREFORE, THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSTH AS UNDER: In consideration of the above premises and agreements all the Members in this Consortium/JV do hereby mutually agree as follows: 1. We, the Members of the Consortium/JV and Members to the Agreement do hereby unequivocally agree that Member-1 (M/s_______________), shall act as the Lead Member as defined in the CfP for self and agent for and on behalf of Member-2, _____, Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 38 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Member-n and to submit the response to the CfP. 2. The Lead Member is hereby authorized by the Members of the Consortium/JV and Members to the Agreement to bind the Consortium and receive instructions for and on their behalf. 3. Notwithstanding anything contrary contained in this Agreement, the Lead Member shall always be liable for the equity investment obligations of all the Consortium/JV Members i.e. for both its own liability as well as the liability of other Members. 4. The Lead Member shall be liable and responsible for ensuring the individual and collective commitment of each of the Members of the Consortium/JV in discharging all of their respective equity obligations. Each Member further undertakes to be individually liable for the performance of its part of the obligations without in any way limiting the scope of collective liability envisaged in this Agreement. 5. Subject to the terms of this Agreement, the share of each Member of the Consortium/JV in the issued equity share capital of the Project Company is/shall be in the following proportion: Name Percentage Member 1 --- Member 2 --- Member n --- Total 100% 6. The Lead Member, on behalf of the Consortium, shall inter alia undertake full responsibility for liaising with Lenders or through internal accruals and mobilizing debt resources for the Project, and ensuring that the Executing Agency achieves Financial Closure and commission the Project as per the terms of CFP. 7. In case of any breach of any equity investment commitment by any of the Consortium/JV Members, the Lead Member shall be liable for the consequences thereof. 8. Except as specified in the Agreement, it is agreed that sharing of responsibilities as aforesaid and equity investment obligations thereto shall not in any way be a limitation of responsibility of the Lead Member under these presents. 9. It is further specifically agreed that the financial liability for equity contribution of the Lead Member shall not be limited in any way so as to restrict or limit its liabilities. The Lead Member shall be liable irrespective of its scope of work or financial commitments. 10. This Agreement shall be construed and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of India and courts at New Delhi alone shall have the exclusive jurisdiction in all matters relating thereto and arising thereunder. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 39 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)11. It is further expressly agreed that the Agreement shall be irrevocable and shall form an integral part of the contract and shall remain valid until the expiration or early termination of the LoA in terms hereof, unless expressly agreed to the contrary by SECI. 12. The Lead Member is authorized and shall be fully responsible for the accuracy and veracity of the representations and information submitted by the Members respectively from time to time in the response to CfP. 13. It is hereby expressly understood between the Members that no Member at any given point of time, may assign or delegate its rights, duties or obligations under the CfP except with prior written consent of SECI. 14. This Agreement a) has been duly executed and delivered on behalf of each Member hereto and constitutes the legal, valid, binding and enforceable obligation of each such Member; b) sets forth the entire understanding of the Members hereto with respect to the subject matter hereof; and c) may not be amended or modified except in writing signed by each of the Members and with prior written consent of SECI. 15. All the terms used in capitals in this Agreement but not defined herein shall have the meaning as per the CfP. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Members have, through their authorized representatives, executed these present on the Day, Month and Year first mentioned above. For M/s----------------------------- [Member 1] ----------------------------------------- (Signature, Name & Designation of the person authorized vide Board Resolution Dated _________) Witnesses: 1) Signature----------------------- 2) Signature --------------------- Name: Name: Address: Address: Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 40 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)For M/s----------------------------- [Member 2] ----------------------------------------- (Signature, Name & Designation of the person authorized vide Board Resolution Dated _________) Witnesses: 1) Signature ----------------------- 2) Signature ---------------------- Name: Name: Address: Address: For M/s----------------------------- [Member n] ----------------------------------------- (Signature, Name & Designation of the person authorized vide Board Resolution Dated _________) Witnesses: 1) Signature ----------------------- (2) Signature ---------------------- Name: Name: Address: Address: __________________________________________ Signature and stamp of Notary of the place of execution Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 41 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)FORMAT 7.5 UNDERTAKING (To be submitted on the letterhead of the Applicant/each member of Consortium/JV) We, hereby provide this undertaking to Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited, in respect to our response to CfP vide CfP No. _____________dated___________, that as on the last date of proposal submission, M/s ___________________ (insert name of the Applicant), or any of its Affiliates is not a wilful defaulter to any lender. We further undertake that as on the last date of proposal submission, M/s _______ (Insert name of the Applicant) & any of its Affiliate, including any Consortium/JV Member & any of its Affiliate, their directors have not been barred or included in the blacklist, by any government agency or authority in India, the government of the jurisdiction of the Applicant or Members where they are incorporated or the jurisdiction of their principal place of business, any international financial institution such as the World Bank Group, Asian Development Bank, African Development Bank, Inter- American Development Bank, Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank etc. or the United Nations or any of its agencies. We further declare that the above statement is true & correct. We undertake that if at any stage it is found to be incorrect for our DPR for setting up of Green Hydrogen Hubs under the scheme, SECI/PAC will be entitled to cancel sanctioned CFA and we agree to pay any charges towards penalties/recoveries as imposed by SECI. (Signature, Name & Designation of the Authorized Signatory) Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 42 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Format 7.6 FORMAT FOR DISCLOSURE (To be submitted on the Letter Head of the Applicant/ Each Member of Consortium/JV) DISCLOSURE Ref. No. _________ Date: ___________ From: ________ (Insert name and address of Applicant/ Lead Member of Consortium/JV) Tel. #: E-mail address# To (Enter Address of SECI) Sub: Response to CfP No. _____________ dated ________ for _____________. Dear Sir/ Madam, We hereby declare and confirm that only we are participating in the CfP Selection process for the CfP No.____________ and that our Parent, Affiliate or Ultimate Parent or any Group Company with which we have direct or indirect relationship are not separately participating in this selection process. We further declare and confirm that in terms of the definitions of the CfP, M/s _________________ (enter name of the Promoter/Promoters) is/are our Promoter(s), and has/have a direct/indirect Control in the Applicant company as per the Companies Act 2013. No other entity has a direct/indirect control in the Applicant except the entity(ies) mentioned above. We further declare that the above statement is true & correct. We undertake that if at any stage it is found to be incorrect, in addition to actions applicable under the CfP including but not limited to cancellation of our response to this CfP and LoA as applicable, we, i.e. M/s ______________(enter name of the Applicant company/member in a consortium), including our Parent, Ultimate Parent, and our Affiliates shall be suspended/debarred from participating in any of the upcoming tenders issued by SECI for a period of 2 years from the date of default as notified by SECI. We also understand that the above is in addition to the penal consequences that may follow from the relevant laws for the time being in force. Dated the _____________ day of________, 20___. Thanking you, We remain, Yours faithfully, Name, Designation, Seal and Signature of Authorized Person in whose name Power of Attorney/ Board Resolution/ Declaration. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 43 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)PRICE SCHEDULE (On Applicant’s/Bidder’s letter head) PRICE SCHEDULE Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs) NOTE: a) The bidder has to quote CFA only on electronic form on https://www.bharatelectronictender.com . Quoting in any other manner will summarily be liable for rejection. b) Payment will be made as mentioned in the payment terms. c) Bidder confirms that he has noted the contents of the Preamble to Price Schedule, Bid Document and quoted his CFA accordingly without any deviation. d) Maximum CFA that can be quoted in price schedule is Rs 3 Crore per DPR. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 44 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)CERTIFICATE REGARDING ANNUAL TURNOVER (To be issued on the letterhead of a practicing Chartered Accountant) This is to certify that the Annual Turnover of M/s. ……. [Name of the Applicant], having its registered office at ………. [Address], for the last three financial years is as follows: Financial Year Annual Turnover (INR in Crores) 2024-25 2023-24 2022-23 Total Turnover (3 Years):………. [Amount] Average Annual Turnover:……… [Amount] The above figures have been verified from the audited financial statements/records of the Applicant and are true and correct to the best of our knowledge. Seal & Signature of Chartered Accountant Name: _______________________ Membership No.: _____________ Firm Registration No.: ________ UDIN Number:______________ Date: ________________________ Place: _______________________ Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 45 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Annexure – A CHECKLIST FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSAL Name of the Applicant: (In case of JV/ Consortium, name of all the members to be indicated and lead member to be identified) Type of the Applicant: (Company, CPSU, State-PSU, Private Sector, State Corporation, Autonomous bodies, JV/ Partnerships/ Consortiums of above stated agencies) Submitted S.no. Name of document Page no. Remarks (if any) or not 1 Format 7.1 (Covering Letter) 2 Format 7.2 (Power of Attorney) 3 Format 7.3 (Board Resolution) 4 Format 7.4 (Consortium Agreement) 5 Format 7.5 (Undertaking) 6 Format 7.6 (Disclosure) 7 Certificate of Incorporation 8 Article of Association 9 Memorandum of Association 10 Brief profile of Organization and Organizational chart 11 CA certificate for Liquidity and Turnover 12 A certificate of shareholding of the Applicant company duly certified by a practicing Chartered Accountant/ Company Secretary as on a date within 30 days prior to the last date of Proposal submission 13 Certified copies of annual audited accounts for the last financial year 14 Certified copies of Balance Sheet, Profit & Loss Account, Schedules and Cash Flow Statement supported with bank statements for last 3 Financial years Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 46 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)15 Details of all types of securities/instruments which are pending conversion into equity whether optionally or mandatorily 16 Documents for scoring a Green Hydrogen Production approved/ agreement signed or under process/MoU b Infrastructure available and planned c Natural Resource availability i RE Sourcing ii Water Sourcing iii Land availability d Presence of multiple end-use industries and current H2 demand in the region and projections for next 5 years e Proximity to an export terminal/demand centre of minimum capacity of 50,000 MT f Firm off-take agreements signed (in MT of H2 or H2 derivatives) g Financial viability of the proposed hub h Equity investment by the Hydrogen Hub developer i Debt tied up with the financial institutions out of total debt required for the project j Any other fact deemed relevant in development of Green hydrogen hub Date: Name, designation and signature of Authorized Signatory Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 47 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Annexure – B SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS FOR e-TENDERING For participating in this tender online, the following instructions are to be read carefully. These instructions are supplemented with more detailed guidelines on the relevant screens of the ETS. GENERAL The Special Instructions (for e-Tendering) supplement ‘Instructions to Bidders’, as given in these CfP Documents. Submission of Online Bids is mandatory for this CfP. e-Tendering is a new methodology for conducting Public Procurement in a transparent and secured manner. Now, the Government of India has made e-Tendering mandatory. Suppliers/ Vendors will be the biggest beneficiaries of this new system of procurement. For conducting electronic tendering, Solar Energy Corporation of India Limited (SECI) has adopted a secured and user-friendly e-tender system enabling bidders to Search, View, Download tender document(s) directly from the e-tendering portal of M/s Electronic Tender.com (India) Pvt. Limited https://www.bharat-electronictender.com through ISN-ETS. This portal is based on the world’s most ‘secure’ and ‘user friendly’ software from ElectronicTender®. A portal built using ElectronicTender’s software is also referred to as ElectronicTender System® (ETS). Benefits to Suppliers are outlined on the Home-page of the portal. INSTRUCTIONS Tender Bidding Methodology: Sealed Bid System Single Stage One Envelope Broad Outline of Activities from Bidder’s Perspective: 1. Procure a Class III Digital Signing Certificate (DSC). 2. Register on ElectronicTender System® (ETS) 3. Create Marketing Authorities (MAs), Users and assign roles on ETS. It is mandatory to create at least one MA 4. View Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) on ETS 5. For this tender -- Assign Tender Search Code (TSC) to a MA 6. Download Official Copy of Tender Documents from ETS. Note: Official copy of Tender Documents is distinct from downloading ‘Free Copy of Tender Documents’. To participate in a tender, it is mandatory to procure official copy of Tender Documents for that tender. 7. Clarification to Tender Documents on ETS i. Query to SECI (Optional) ii. View response to queries posted by SECI Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 48 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)8. Bid-Submission on ETS 9. Post-TOE clarification on ETS (optional) 10. Respond to SECI Post-TOE queries For participating in this tender online, the following instructions are to be read carefully. These instructions are supplemented with more detailed guidelines on the relevant screens of the ETS. Digital Certificates For integrity of data and authenticity/ non-repudiation of electronic records, and to be compliant with IT Act 2000, it is necessary for each user to have a Digital Certificate (DC), also referred to as Digital Signature Certificate (DSC), of Class III, issued by a Certifying Authority (CA) licensed by Controller of Certifying Authorities (CCA) [refer http://www.cca.gov.in]. Registration To use the ElectronicTender® portal https://www.bharat-electronictender.com, vendors need to register on the portal. Registration of each organization is to be done by one of its senior persons who will be the main person coordinating for the e-tendering activities. In ETS terminology, this person will be referred to as the Super User (SU) of that organization. For further details, please visit the website/ portal, and click on the ‘Supplier Organization’ link under ‘Registration’ (on the Home Page), and follow further instructions as given on the site. Pay Annual Registration Fee as applicable. After successful submission of Registration details and payment of Annual Registration Fee, please contact ISN-ETS Helpdesk (as given below), to get your registration accepted/ activated. Important Note: 1. Interested bidders have to download official copy of the CfP & other documents after login into the e-tendering Portal of ISN-ETS https://www.bharat-electronictender.com. If the official copy of the documents is not downloaded from e-tendering Portal of ISN-ETS within the specified period of downloading of CfP and other documents, bidder will not be able to participate in the tender. 2. To minimize teething problems during the use of ETS (including the Registration process), it is recommended that the user should peruse the instructions given under ‘ETS User- Guidance Centre’ located on ETS Home Page, including instructions for timely registration on ETS. The instructions relating to ‘Essential Computer Security Settings for Use of ETS’ and ‘Important Functionality Checks’ should be especially taken into cognizance. Please note that even after acceptance of your registration by the Service Provider, to respond to a tender you will also require time to complete activities related to your organization, such as creation of users, assigning roles to them, etc. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 49 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)ISN-ETS/ Helpdesk Customer Support: +91-124-4229071, 4229072 Telephone/ ( From 1000 HRS to 1800 HRS on all Working Days i.e. Monday Mobile to Friday except Government Holidays) support@isn-ets.com Email-ID [Please mark CC: support@electronictender.com] Some Bidding Related Information for this Tender (Sealed Bid) The entire bid-submission would be online on ETS (unless specified for Offline Submissions). Broad outline of submissions are as follows: 1. Submission of Proposal 2. Submission of digitally signed copy of Tender Documents/ Addendum Note: The Bidder should also upload the scanned copies of all the above mentioned original documents as Bid-Annexures during Online Bid-Submission. Internet Connectivity If bidders are unable to access ISN-ETS’s e-tender portal or Bid Documents, the bidders may please check whether they are using proxy to connect to internet or their PC is behind any firewall and may contact their system administrator to enable connectivity. Please note that Port SSL/ 443 should be enabled on proxy/firewall for HTTPS connectivity. Dial-up/ Broad and internet connectivity without Proxy settings is another option SPECIAL NOTE ON SECURITY AND TRANSPARENCY OF BIDS Security related functionality has been rigorously implemented in ETS in a multidimensional manner. Starting with 'Acceptance of Registration by the Service Provider', provision for security has been made at various stages in Electronic Tender’s software. Specifically, for Bid Submission, some security related aspects are outlined below: As part of the Electronic Encrypted® functionality, the contents of both the ‘ElectronicForms®’ and the ‘Main-Bid’ are securely encrypted using a Pass-Phrase created by the Bidder himself. Unlike a ‘password’, a Pass-Phrase can be a multi-word sentence with spaces between words (e.g. I love this World). A Pass-Phrase is easier to remember, and more difficult to break. It is mandatory that a separate Pass-Phrase be created for each Bid-Part. This method of bid- encryption does not have the security and data-integrity related vulnerabilities which are inherent in e-tendering systems which use Public-Key of the specified officer of a Buyer organization for bid-encryption. Bid-encryption in ETS is such that the Bids cannot be decrypted before the Public Online Tender Opening Event (TOE), even if there is connivance between the concerned tender-opening officers of the Buyer organization and the personnel of Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 50 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)e-tendering service provider. CAUTION: All bidders must fill ElectronicForms® for each bid-part sincerely and carefully, and avoid any discrepancy between information given in the ElectronicForms® and the corresponding Main-Bid. For transparency, the information submitted by a bidder in the ElectronicForms® is made available to other bidders during the Online Public TOE. If it is found during the Online Public TOE that a bidder has not filled in the complete information in the ElectronicForms®, the TOE officer may make available for downloading the corresponding Main-Bid of that bidder at the risk of the bidder. If variation is noted between the information contained in the ElectronicForms® and the ‘Main-Bid’, the contents of the ElectronicForms® shall prevail. In case of any discrepancy between the values mentioned in figures and in words, the value mentioned in words will prevail. The bidder shall make sure that the Pass-Phrase to decrypt the relevant Bid-Part is submitted into the ‘Time Locked Electronic Key Box (EKB)’ after the deadline of Bid Submission, and before the commencement of the Online TOE of Technical Bid. The process of submission of this Pass-Phrase in the ‘Time Locked Electronic Key Box’ is done in a secure manner by first encrypting this Pass-Phrase with the designated keys provided by SECI. Additionally, the bidder shall make sure that the Pass-Phrase to decrypt the relevant Bid-Part is submitted to SECI in a sealed envelope before the start date and time of the Tender Opening Event (TOE). There is an additional protection with SSL Encryption during transit from the client-end computer of a Supplier organization to the e-Tendering Server/ Portal. OTHER INSTRUCTIONS For further instructions, the vendor should visit the home-page of the portal https://www.bharat-electronictender.com, and go to the User-Guidance Center The help information provided through ‘ETS User-Guidance Center’ is available in three categories – Users intending to Register/ First-Time Users, Logged-in users of Buyer organizations, and Logged-in users of Supplier organizations. Various links (including links for User Manuals) are provided under each of the three categories. Important Note: It is strongly recommended that all authorized users of Supplier organizations should thoroughly peruse the information provided under the relevant links, and take appropriate action. This will prevent hiccups, and minimize teething problems during the use of ETS. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 51 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)SEVEN CRITICAL DO’S AND DON’TS FOR BIDDERS Specifically, for Supplier organizations, the following 'SEVEN KEY INSTRUCTIONS for BIDDERS' must be assiduously adhered to: 1. Obtain individual Digital Signing Certificate (DSC or DC) of Class III well in advance of your tender submission deadline on ETS. 2. Register your organization on ETS well in advance of the important deadlines for your first tender on ETS viz ‘Date and Time of Closure of Procurement of Tender Documents’ and ‘Last Date and Time of Receipt of Bids’. Please note that even after acceptance of your registration by the Service Provider, to respond to a tender you will also require time to complete activities related to your organization, such as creation of -- Marketing Authority (MA) [ie a department within the Supplier/ Bidder Organization responsible for responding to tenders], users for one or more such MAs, assigning roles to them, etc. It is mandatory to create at least one MA. This unique feature of creating an MA enhances security and accountability within the Supplier/ Bidder Organization 3. Get your organization's concerned executives trained on ETS well in advance of your first tender submission deadline on ETS. 4. For responding to any particular tender, the tender (i.e. its Tender Search Code or TSC) has to be assigned to an MA. Further, an ‘Official Copy of Tender Documents’ should be procured/ downloaded before the expiry of Date and Time of Closure of Procurement of Tender Documents. Note: Official copy of Tender Documents is distinct from downloading ‘Free Copy of Tender Documents’. Official copy of Tender Documents is the equivalent of procuring physical copy of Tender Documents with official receipt in the paper-based manual tendering system. 5. Submit your bids well in advance of tender submission deadline on ETS (There could be last minute problems due to internet timeout, breakdown, etc.) Note: Bid-submission in ETS can consist of submission of multiple bid-components, which vary depending upon the situation and requirements of the Buyer. Successful receipt of a bid in an e-tendering scenario takes place if all the required bid-components are successfully ‘received and validated’ in the system (ETS) within the scheduled date and time of closure of bidding. ETS/ Service Provider is not responsible for what happens at an end-user’s end, or while a submission made by an end-user is in transit, until the submission is successfully ‘received and validated’ in ETS. 6. It is the responsibility of each bidder to remember and securely store the Pass-Phrase for each Bid-Part submitted by that bidder. The bidders are required to submit correct, valid and operative Pass-Phrase to decrypt either Technical Bid Part or Financial Bid Part in a separate sealed envelope before due date and time of submission of bid. In the event, the bids are not opened with the pass-phrase submitted by bidder, SECI may ask for re- submission/ clarification for correct pass-phrase. In the event of a bidder forgetting the Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 52 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)Pass-Phrase before the expiry of deadline for Bid-Submission, facility is provided to the bidder to ‘Annul Previous Submission’ from the Bid-Submission Overview page and start afresh with new Pass-Phrase(s). If bidder fails to submit correct pass-phrase immediately as requested by SECI, the Bid Processing Fee and Cost of CfP Document, if applicable, shall be forfeited and bid shall not be opened, and EMD shall be refunded. No request on this account shall be entertained by SECI. 7. ETS will make your bid available for opening during the Online Public Tender Opening Event (TOE) ‘ONLY IF’ the status pertaining Overall Bid-Submission is ‘COMPLETE’. For the purpose of record, the bidder can generate and save a copy of ‘Final Submission Receipt’. This receipt can be generated from 'Bid-Submission Overview Page' only if the status pertaining overall Bid-Submission’ is ‘COMPLETE’ NOTE: While the first three instructions mentioned above are especially relevant to first-time users of ETS, the fourth, fifth, sixth and seventh instructions are relevant at all times. Pre-requisite for participation in bidding process 1. Bidder must possess a PC/ Laptop with Windows 7 professional operating system and Internet Explorer 8 or 9 for hassle free bidding. Bidder is essentially required to effect the security settings as defined in the portal. 2. The Bidder must have a high-speed internet connectivity (preferably Broadband) with internet explorer to access ISN-ETS’s e-Tender Portal for downloading the Tender document and uploading/ submitting the Bids. 3. A valid e-mail ID of the Organization/ Firm Vendors Training Program One day online training (10:00 to 17:00) is provided by ISN-ETS. Training is optional. In case, any bidder is interested, he may send a request to support@isn-ets.com. Vendors are requested to arrange their own Laptop, Digital Certificate and Wireless Connectivity to the Internet. Call for Proposals (CfP) for Selection of Executing Agency CfP No. SECI/C&P/EOI/17/0002/25-26 Page 53 of 53 for Preparation of Detailed Project Reports (DPRs)