Khanij Bidesh India Limited Due Diligence Consultants Empanelment Overseas Mineral Assets 2025

Tender Overview

Khanij Bidesh India Limited seeks qualified consultants for empanelment to carry out due diligence on critical mineral exploration/mining projects for overseas asset acquisition. The engagement centers on advisory/consultancy services with a national/international footprint. The scope emphasizes technical, financial, legal, and environmental evaluation, supported by an experienced multi-disciplinary team. Estimated contract value is ₹1.0 crore with scope to expand under contract variations; bidders must demonstrate proven capability in cross-border mineral projects and deliver a structured due-diligence framework. This opportunity requires a robust reference base and a clear team composition plan to sustain offshore assessments and client liaison. Key differentiators include a demonstrated overseas project track record and a validated team of specialists across geology, metallurgy, finance and law. The tender highlights the necessity for a formal cooperation mechanism with partnering firms and documented client-citation evidence to validate prior performance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Minimum two Advisory/Consultancy assignments in national/international due-diligence for exploration/mining assets in the last 5 years; at least one project overseas.
• Turnover criterion: minimum INR 50 crore per annum on professional fees for each of the last three financial years.
• Required team with key members (Head of Technical, Finance, Legal, Environmental) having more than 5 years of due-diligence or exploration/mining experience.
• Team composition must include experts in geology, hydrogeology, metallurgy/processing, mine planning, finance, legal, environmental.
• Bidder may list partnering companies with resumes of key members; or provide an undertaking to share partner details within 7 days of enquiry.
• An option clause exists allowing contract quantity/duration adjustments up to 25%; excess charges may be invoiced with supporting documents.
• SOW attachments and text clauses indicate formal scope documentation to be reviewed by bidders.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD and specific payment terms are not detailed in the provided data; bidders should refer to the bid terms for exact deposits.
• The buyer-authorized terms permit a 25% variation in contract quantity or duration either at offer or post-award.
• Service providers may include additional charges up to a defined percentage via excess settlement; must declare applicability during invoicing with required documentation.
• The selection requires evidence of two relevant assignments, a minimum annual professional-fee turnover of ₹50 crore for three consecutive years, and a multi-disciplinary team with senior participation.
• Documentation to prove credentials, client citations, and partner-company details are mandatory or to be provided on request within seven days of inquiry.
• The scope includes SOW-based deliverables and file attachments; bidders should review attached documents for detailed obligations and evaluation criteria.