Bid Publish Date
01-Sep-2026, 8:04 pm
Bid End Date
11-Sep-2026, 8:00 pm
EMD
₹1,000
Location
Progress
Mineral Exploration And Consultancy Limited invites bids for Mines/Minerals Drilling - Surface Drilling; Non-Energy Minerals; Rotary Core Drilling at Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu 623115. The procurement involves service-oriented drilling work with an EMD of ₹1000. Tender terms allow a 25% variation in contract quantity or duration during issuance and post-award, with acceptance binding on bidders. Payment flexibility includes online RTGS/IB and Demand Draft options; hardcopy submission within 5 days of bid end/open. An Integrity Pact is mandatory per buyer policy. No BOQ items are listed, signaling a potentially scope-aligned service contract. The opportunity must be pursued by qualified drilling contractors familiar with government procurement norms.
Drilling service category: Rotary Core Drilling for surface exploration
Estimated value and exact quantities not provided; EMD ₹1,000 indicates modest initial security
Delivery location: Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu; no BoQ items defined
Must comply with buyer’s integrity pact and EMD submission requirements
25% quantity/duration variation right; scope expansion possible with consent
EMD ₹1,000 payable via DD or RTGS with proof
25% scope/quantity variation allowed at issue and post-award
Integrity Pact mandatory; upload signed copy with bid
EMD ₹1,000 via DD or online RTGS; include transaction proof with bid; DD payable to Mineral Exploration and Consultancy Limited, Nagpur.
Contract scope may be adjusted up to 25% during issue and post-award; ensure acceptance of revised quantities/durations.
Liability terms not explicitly stated; adherence to integrity pact and timely submission is critical.
Experience in drilling services, specifically rotary core drilling
Ability to submit EMD ₹1,000 via DD or online RTGS
Willingness to sign and upload Integrity Pact
Quantity
1750
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Bid Validity
120 (Days)
Bid Type
Service
Evaluation
Total value wise evaluation
Tech Clarification Time
3 Days
EMD Required
Yes
MII Compliance
Yes
MSE Purchase Preference
Yes
MSE Preference Band
L1+15%
MSE Exemption/Relaxation
No
Startup Exemption/Relaxation
No
Bid Splitting Applied
No
Arbitration Clause
No
Mediation Clause
No
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
No
Item Category
Mines/Minerals Drilling - Surface Drilling; Non-Energy Minerals; Rotary Core Drilling
Advisory Bank
State Bank of India
ePBG Percentage
5%
ePBG Duration (Months)
7
Payment Timelines
Payments shall be made to the Seller within 45 days of issue of service delivery acceptance certificate (SDAC) and on-line submission of bills (This is in supersession of 10 days time as provided in clause 12 of GeM GTC)
Delivery Locations
1
Delivery Cities
Ramanathapuram
Delivery Pincodes
623514
| Consignee | Address | City | State | Pincode | Quantity | Delivery Days | Additional Requirement |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K Vanathu Antony | 623514,The Project Manager MECL-Sikkal Project, 1/245 North Street, Near Bharat Mahal, Devipattinam, Ramanathapuram-623514 | Ramanathapuram | Tamil Nadu | 623514 | 1750 | - | - |
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GST certificate
PAN card
Experience certificates in drilling services
Financial statements or turnover proof
EMD document (DD or online transfer receipt)
Proof of online RTGS/NEFT payment
Signed Integrity Pact
Technical bid documents (as per ATC/Corrigendum)
OEM authorizations if required by scope
Any certificates requested in bid document/ATC
Key insights about TAMIL NADU tender market
Bidders must prepare EMD ₹1,000 via DD or online RTGS, upload the proof, sign and submit the Integrity Pact, and provide certificates per ATC. The bid allows a 25% scope/quantity adjustment during/after award. Include all required drilling experience documents and any OEM authorizations.
Submit GST and PAN, drilling experience certificates, financial statements, EMD DD or RTGS receipt, signed Integrity Pact, technical bid per ATC, and any OEM authorizations if applicable. Ensure online payment proof is uploaded with the bid and hardcopy delivered within 5 days.
EMD must be ₹1,000 via DD or RTGS; the ATC allows a 25% scope/value variation. Payment terms beyond EMD are defined in the ATC; bidders should monitor for any interim payments and ensure submission of payment proofs with the bid.
While explicit standards are not listed, bidders should provide drilling experience certificates and any relevant OEM authorizations. Upload the signed Integrity Pact and ensure the bid adheres to buyer policy and Ccorrigendum requirements.
The tender requires submission of online bid along with EMD proof and hardcopy delivery within 5 days from bid end/open date. Specific dates are not provided here; bidders must refer to the official portal for deadlines.
The buyer may increase contract quantity or duration up to 25 percent at contract issue, and post-award up to 25 percent with the service provider’s consent, enabling partial scope expansion for lump-sum arrangements.
All bidders must sign and upload a scanned Integrity Pact as per the buyer organization’s policy. This ensures ethical bidding, prevents corrupt practices, and must accompany the bid submission to be considered.
The project is a Rotary Core Drilling service in Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu, under the Mines/Minerals Drilling category for surface drilling of non-energy minerals, requiring qualified drilling contractors with proper documentation.