- It says "Re-Invitation", presumably implying that no one responded the first time around. What could be the reasons? Has anything changed this time around?
- The GoTN has recieved financial assistance from the Japan International Cooperation Agency.
- The contract is for construction and maintenance for a period of five years, and is unit-rate based.
- The pre-qualification documents are available for free, possibly to encourage more small time contractors.
Any comments/observations?
Harsha
2 comments:
it is a good piece of information that has caught your eyes. infact the earlier invitation was in january 2007 and the paper quotes that the project was conceived by the authorities ten year earlier. i suppose the water has high flouride content and has to be treated. even in 2007, the govt. looked forward to assistance from Japan. as the assistance has been delayed from their side, this project became a standstill untill 6 months back when our govt. is having discussion with japan to realize this project. the japan have come forward with the intention to enhance the multi-lateral ties between the two countries. infact, in 2007, the japaneese were said to be doing direct ground survey. hopefully it takes shape now.
The Hogenakkal area has been a source of border disputes between Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Time and again, both the state governments have tried to carry out developmental activity in this area, which eventually are dropped due to border disputes. Consequently, it comes as no surprise that there weren't any takers for the project and a second call for tenders has been issued. Despite the government taking so many measures like making the pre-qualification documents available for free, there are no takers. I think it is clearly a case of political risk that is keeping constructors away.
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