Expression of Interest (EOI) for Setting up of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Cities and Highways/ Expressways in the State of Uttar Pradesh
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Expression of Interest (EOI) for Setting Up of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Cities and Highways/ Expressways in the State of Uttar Pradesh Chief Executive Officer, Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), 2nd Floor, Paryatan Bhawan, C-13, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010 June 2019 DISCLAIMER Information provided in this EOI to the Applicant(s) is on a wide range of matters, some of which may depend upon interpretation of law. The information given is not intended to be an exhaustive account of statutory requirements and should not be regarded as a complete or authoritative statement of law. The Authority accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or otherwise for any interpretation or opinion on law expressed herein. Further, the information related to Project is being provided only as a preliminary reference by way of assistance to the Applicants who are expected to carry out their own surveys, investigations and other detailed examination of the Project before submitting their EOI. Nothing contained in this document shall be binding on the Authority nor confer any right on the Applicants, and the Authority shall have no liability whatsoever in relation to or arising out of any or all contents of this EOI document. UPEIDA makes no representation or warranty of allotment of doing business with the applicant and shall incur no liability under any law or completeness of the EOI Application. Though adequate care has been taken in preparation of this Expression of Interest Document (EOI Document), the Applicant should satisfy himself that the Document is complete in all respects. Neither UPEIDA nor their employees or consultants will have any liability to any prospective Applicant or any other person under the law of contract, for any loss, expense or damage which may arise from or be incurred or suffered in connection with anything contained in this EOI document. Any expenses incurred in preparation of / in connection with EOI, shall be borne by the applicant and UPEIDA shall in no way responsible for any liability to the applicants. Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority 2nd Floor, Paryatan Bhawan, C-13, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow-226010 0522-2307542/2307592 Fax-0522-4013560 [email protected]://upeida.org NOTICE INVITING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST 1. Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for Setting Up of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Cities and Highways/ Expressways in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The EOI document can be downloaded from the e-tender site viz. https://etender.up.nic.in. 2. The EOI shall be submitted online on the e-tender in the formats provided in the EOI document. 3. The EOI shall be submitted on or before the end submission date and time. 4. Other details can be seen in the EOI document as available on the e-tender portal. 5. The Applicant should not have been black-listed by any State/Central Govt. Department or State/Central Govt. Bodies. 6. Important dates and Information about the EOI:- Sl. No. Item Details 1 Project Name Expression of Interest (EOI) for Setting Up of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Cities and Highways/ Expressways in the State of Uttar Pradesh. 2 EOI Issue Date 06.06.2019 3 Website to https://etender.up.nic.in download EOI 4 EOI Fee Nil 5 Last date of Complete EOI with relevant details in prescribed Formats must Submission of EOI be submitted on e-procurement platform https://etender.up.nic.in by 28.06.2019 up to 13:00 Hrs. 6 Opening of EOI The Authority will open online all EOIs in the presence of Applicant’s representatives who choose to attend at UPEIDA’s office on 28.06.2019 at 15:30 Hrs. Chief Executive Officer, Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA), 2nd Floor, Paryatan Bhawan, C-13, Vipin Khand, Gomti Nagar, Lucknow- 226 016 (U.P) 1. Introduction and Background UPEIDA has been set up as an Authority by GoUP under the U.P. Industrial Areas Development Act, 1976. It has already successfully implemented the ‘Agra Lucknow 6 Lane Access Controlled Expressway’. It is presently implementing the ’Purvanchal Expressway’, which is a Six Lane Access Controlled Greenfield Expressway. Further, it has also been entrusted by GoUP to set up another 3 Access Controlled Green field Expressways viz. ‘Bundelkhand Expressway’, ‘Gorakhpur Link Expressway’ and ‘Ganga Expressway’. The Ministry of Power, Government of India, vide its Circular No. 12/2/2018-EV dated 14th December 2018 has issued the Guidelines & Standards for Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles. The Department of Energy, GoUP, vide its G.O. No. 817/24-P-3-2019- 6887PSE/2019 dated 03 May 2019 has nominated Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) as the Nodal Agency for development of Electric Charging Infrastructure for Electric Vehicles . A scanned copy of the aforesaid Guidelines & Standards Circular dated 14.12.2018 of Ministry of Power, GOI and Circular dated 03.05.2019 of GoUP are being appended with this EOI document. Electric Vehicles are about three times more energy efficient than Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles. The vast infrastructure and utilities needed to charge Electric vehicles (EVs) hold the keys to accelerating their deployment. The setting up of Electricity charging infrastructure can accelerate the growth of Electric Vehicles and thus address the menacing problem of air and noise pollution. UPEIDA intends to invite Expression of Interest (EOI) for Setting up of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Cities and Highways/ Expressways in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The objective of floating the EOI is essentially to gauge the market and interest of the Stake holder Companies so as to formulate an appropriate policy/methodology for setting up of Charging Stations for Electric Vehicles in Cities and Highways/ Expressways in the State of Uttar Pradesh. The submission of EOIs will not provide any right to the applicants for staking any claim for setting up of Charging Stations. The EOIs have been invited for enabling the Authority to formulate further methodology for development of Charging Stations in the State of Uttar Pradesh. 2. Objectives as per GOI Guidelines :- To enable faster adoption of electric vehicles in Uttar Pradesh by ensuring safe, reliable, accessible and affordable Charging infrastructure. To promote affordable Tariff chargeable from EV owners by Charging Station Operators/Owners. To generate employment /income opportunities for small entrepreneurs. To proactively support creation of EV Charging Infrastructure in the initial phase and eventually create market for EV Charging business. To encourage preparedness of Electrical Distribution System to adopt EV Charging infrastructure. Ministry of Power, GOI has decided the following:- Private charging at Residences/ Offices shall be permitted. DISCOMS may facilitate the same. Setting up of Public Charging Stations (PCS) shall be de-licensed activity and any individual /entity is free to set up public charging stations, provided that, such stations meet the technical as well as performance standards and protocols laid down below as well as any further norms/standards /specifications and protocols laid down by Ministry of Power and Central Electricity Authority/ State Authority from time to time. Any person seeking to set up a Public Charging Station may apply for connectivity and shall be provided the connectivity on priority by the Distribution Company responsible to supply power in the area. Any Charging Station/Chain of Charging Stations may also obtain electricity from any generation company through Open access. 3. Scope of Work for the implementing Agency :- The broad Scope of Work for the implementing Agency shall be as under:- 1. Implementing Agency shall be responsible for Installation, Operation and Maintenance of Public Charging Stations (PCS)/Fast Charging Stations (FCS)/ Battery Charging Stations(BCS)/Battery Swapping Facility(BSF) for designated period as per parameters laid down in the GOI guidelines dated 14.12.2018 (attached herewith). 2. In case of Public Charging Stations, the minimum requirements shall be as laid down in the Clause 3 & 5 of GOI guidelines dated 14.12.2018. 3. In case of Public Charging Infrastructure (PCI) for long distance EVs and/ or heavy duty EVs the minimum requirements shall be as laid down in the Clause 4 of GOI guidelines dated 14.12.2018. 4. Following Cities/ Expressways have been identified in First Phase for Development of Charging Infrastructure of Electric Vehicles in the State of Uttar Pradesh :- 1. Lucknow. 2. Kanpur. 3. Varanasi. 4. Agra. 5. NOIDA. 6. Prayagraj. 7. Ghaziabad. 8. Meerut. 9. Agra Lucknow Expressway. 10. Delhi Agra Expressway (for U.P. portion) . 11. Eastern Peripheral Expressway (for U.P. portion). 12. Purvanchal Expressway (under implementation). 13. National Highway No AH-1 (U.P. Portion) 14. National Highway No. 24 (Lucknow-Bareilly-New Delhi up to UP Border). 15. National Highway No 27 (Lucknow-Gorakhpur-Kushinagar). 4. Documents to be submitted with EOI a) Covering letter on the applicant’s letter head (as per Annexure-1) b) Contact information of the applicant with Email Address, Phone Number, Postal Address of the head office and all branch offices along with name of the representative. (as per Annexure-2) c) CA certificate in respect of financial status of the applicant firm (In case of Joint Venture, Financial Status of all Constituent Members of the JV should be submitted.(as per Annexure-3). d) Experience details of the applicant firm with details of already implemented public Charging Stations with supporting documents (as per Annexure-4). e) Declaration for not being debarred / black-listed by Central / any State Government department in India as on the date of submission of the EOI (as per Annexure-5). f) Organization profile of all Constituent Members, if in JV, including details of incorporation, strength, Director Details and constitution (as Annexure-6).