Public tender for the environmental protection improvement project for flue gas treatment in CD area of Zhoukou Iron and Steel Company, Henan Iron and Steel Group, with a total investment of 450 million yuan

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On February 9, a public tender announcement was issued for the environmental protection improvement project related to flue gas treatment in Area CD of the coke ovens at Zhoukou Iron and Steel Company in Henan Province. Scope of the tender: The environmental protection improvement project for the flue gas treatment in Area CD of Zhoukou Iron and Steel Company, Henan Iron and Steel Group. A partner is to be selected through an open tender process to invest in the construction of facilities that meet ultra-low emission standards, utilizing a \"semi-dry desulfurization combined with medium- and high-temperature SCR denitration\" approach. The maximum total bid limit is 451.6 million yuan (including taxes). The limit for construction costs is 110 million yuan (including taxes), with the annualized interest rate on financial costs being ≤4% ； The total limit for operating costs is 317.96 million yuan (which corresponds to a unit price of 43.55 yuan per ton of coke), including taxes. Public Tender Announcement for the Environmental Protection Improvement Project for Flue Gas from Zone CD of the Coke Ovens at Henan Iron and Steel Zhoukou Iron and Steel Company 1. Tendering Conditions: This tender relates to the environmental protection improvement project for the flue gas from Zone CD of the coke ovens at Henan Iron and Steel Zhoukou Iron and Steel Company. The construction of this project has been approved by Henan Iron and Steel Group Co., Ltd.; the project identification number is 2026-001. The funding for this project comes from internal sources, with 100% of the costs being covered by the company itself. The tendering entity is Henan Angang Zhoukou Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. The project is ready for bidding, and public bidding is now being conducted for it. 2. Scope of the tender 2.1 Project name: Environmental protection improvement and renovation project for flue gas in CD area of Zhoukou Iron and Steel Company, Henan Iron and Steel Group. 2.2 Scope of the tender: The environmental protection improvement project for the flue gas treatment in Area CD of Zhoukou Iron and Steel Company, Henan Iron and Steel Group. A partner is to be selected through an open tender process to invest in the construction of facilities that meet ultra-low emission standards, utilizing a \"semi-dry desulfurization combined with medium- and high-temperature SCR denitration\" approach. 2.2.1 Cooperation model: Investment and operation model (1) The winning bidder is responsible for fully financing the construction of one set of semi-dry desulfurization coupled with medium- and high-temperature SCR denitration facilities. (2) The project site is located within the red-line area designated within the premises of Henan Angang Zhoukou Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as Zhougang); bidders must take into account the land use planning layout in their project design proposals. (3) The bidder’s plans and designs for the investment and construction of the project must meet the tenderer’s technical requirements, as well as relevant **laws, regulations, industry standards, etc. (4) During the exclusive operation period, the winner of the bid shall bear all costs (expenses) related to construction, operation, maintenance, and renovation, while the tenderer is responsible for production coordination and participates in technical management. (5) The winning bidder shall share the government policy benefits aimed at supporting enterprises related to this project with the tenderer. (6) The project’s operation period is 10 years (it enters the operation phase after passing a 168-hour performance test), and the provisions of the contract shall apply upon the expiration of this operation period. 2.2.2 Method of return on investment for the winner of the bid: (1) After the project is completed, the winner of the bid shall be responsible for the operation and management of the project during its operational period. (2) During the project operation period, the tendering authority shall pay the winning bidder the relevant fees on a monthly basis. 2.2.3 Scope and content of the bidding: 2.2.3.1 The scope of this bidding includes project engineering design, equipment procurement and supply, construction and installation, demolition of existing facilities, and subsequent operation. 2.2.3.2 The winning bidder shall be responsible for the entire process of the project, including planning, fund raising, construction implementation, operation management, and asset management. 2.2.3.3 During the exclusive operation period, the winning bidder shall be responsible for carrying out the required procedures and preparing the necessary documents for environmental impact assessment, safety assessment, occupational health assessment, energy assessment, cultural impact assessment, and construction supervision related to this project, and shall bear the corresponding costs. 2.2.3.4 The tenderer is responsible for providing the land for project construction free of charge. 2.4 Construction period: Starting from the date the contract comes into effect, the facility shall be ready for operation by August 15, 2026. 2.5 Location of construction: Within the premises of Henan Angang Zhoukou Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. 2.6 Quality requirements: Qualified, meeting the technical requirements specified in the contract as well as ** and industry standard acceptance criteria. 2.7 Maximum Bid Price: The total maximum bid amount is 451.6 million yuan (including taxes). The limit for construction costs is 110 million yuan (including taxes), with the annualized interest rate on financial costs being ≤4% ； The total limit for operating costs is 317.96 million yuan (which corresponds to a unit price of 43.55 yuan per ton of coke), including taxes. In the event of **tax policy changes, the price excluding taxes remains unchanged, while the tax rate will follow the new tax policies. 3. Qualification requirements for bidders: 3.1 An independent legal entity or other organization registered within the People’s Republic of China, which has obtained a business license in accordance with the law, and whose business license is still valid. 3.2 The bidder shall possess and submit **design qualifications and construction qualifications issued by the competent construction administration department: Design qualifications: Comprehensive engineering design qualifications ； Or Class B qualification in engineering design for the metallurgy industry (or Class B qualification in the metallurgy and building materials industry after the reforms) or above ； Or Class A qualification for specialized environmental engineering design (air pollution control). Construction qualifications: A special-grade qualification for general construction contractors (the comprehensive construction qualification under the new system), or a grade 3 qualification for general contractors in metallurgical engineering construction (or grade B under the new system) or above, or a grade 1 qualification for specialized environmental protection engineering contractors (or a general specialized qualification under the new system); in addition, a valid construction safety production license corresponding to the company’s qualifications must be provided. 3.3 The bidder must provide evidence of at least one instance of EPC general contracting (or EP contracting, or similar BOT-style contracting, or design work) for desulfurization and denitrification projects on sintering plants with a surface area of 180㎡ or more, since January 1, 2018 (as of the date the contract is signed). The performance contract must provide scanned copies of the original first page, the scope of work page, and the signing page, or scanned copies thereof stamped with the official seal. 3.4 This project accepts bids from consortia.