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6 . In the process of standardization of sources, if required, committee may recommend for
assessment of suppliers works for technical capabilities, process of quality assurance and
availability of testing facilities, managerial competence, financial strength, turn over etc. In
order to carry out this assessment committee may visit the suppliers works.
7. As far as possible, committee shall look for multi- source standardization. However, in
exceptional cases, s i n g l e s o u r c e s t a n d a r d i z a t i o n may a l s o b e
r e c o m m e n d e d . After assessment of potential sources for standardization, committee shall
prepare the final recommendations which shall be approved by Chief Engineer/ Head of unit.
8. Standardization of sources shall be valid for a maximum period of THREE YEARS and be
reviewed in such a manner that by the time its validity expires, new standardization, based
upon the experience ranging three years period, is duly approved and in place, so as to
ensure smooth procurement.
9. Issue of tender enquiry to all the sources, in case of multi-source standardization, it shall be
treated at par with open tender for the purpose of Delegation of Power.
1 0 . A copy of approval of source standardization for various items must be sent to other
power stations of DVC for their reference or similar action.
11. Similarly, when details of standardization of items are received from other power station, those
shall be brought to the notice of user department and may consider similar standardization at
the station. This shall provide support to the efforts for source standardization for maximum
items.
12. Some items at power station which can be considered for source standardization : Welding
Electrodes, Packing (both Metallic and Non-Metallic), Fastens, Hand Tools, Cutting Tools and
Abrasives, Surface Coating Materials (Paints etc), Bearings &Accessories, V Belts, Lab.
Chemicals, Stationery items, Office Furniture, Guest House Furniture, Switches, Plug Tops
and Misc. similar materials, lamps, florescent Tubes, Fuses etc. This list is only
exemplary and not exhaustive and many more items can be considered for source
standardization (Source standardization for items like Conveyor Belts, Personal
Computers, Reinforcement steel and structural Steel etc.
1 6 . Integrity pact:
In order to ensure transparency, equity and competitiveness in its procurement and works, DVC has
decided to adopt Integrity Pact. The Integrity Pact (IP) envisages an agreement between the
prospective vendors/bidders and the buyer committing the persons/officials of both the parties, not
to exercise any corrupt influence on any aspect of the contract.
The Integrity Pact shall be applicable for tenders having estimated value (excluding taxes and duties)
of Rs.15 crores and above. Further, in case of tenders having estimated value (excluding taxes and
duties) of Rs.50 crores and above, the Independent External Monitors (IEMs) shall be responsible to
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