Geological Survey Of India Drilling Rigs Tender KULLU Himachal Pradesh 2026 IS 550 Standards

Tender Overview

Geological Survey Of India invites bids for drilling rigs procurement in KULLU, HIMACHAL PRADESH 172002 under the Mines/Minerals Drilling category, including Surface Drilling and Rotary Core Drilling. Estimated contract value is ₹7,593,350 with an EMD of ₹151,867. Bidders must deploy a minimum of 2 Drilling Rigs per project segment labeled ‘A’, ‘B’, and ‘C’, and rigs should be within an age of 8-10 years. The call requires detailed rig inventories, purchase invoices, and current status as part of the technical bid. A 25% scope/duration adjustment is permitted before contract issuance, and post-issue adjustments up to 25% are allowed with consent. FDR-based EMD submission is permitted via a fixed deposit to A/C ADG AND HOD, GSI, NORTHERN REGION, LUCKNOW. This procurement emphasizes rig suitability, readiness, and compliance challenges in a government setting, including caution against auctioned or reconditioned rigs. The BOQ contains no line items, signaling a project-based deployment approach and rigorous evaluation of available drilling capacity.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Product/Service: Drilling Rigs for surface and rotary core drilling
• Minimum deployment: 2 Nos. drilling rigs per project category (A, B, C)
• Rig age criteria: not more than 8-10 years old; disallowed if aged beyond this window
• Documentation needs: detailed make/model, capacity, year of purchase, type, and annual drilling production capacity per mineral commodity; copy of invoices/delivery challans for evidence
• Operational readiness: provide current status and availability table; avoid auction/reconditioned units
• Certification/verification: ensure compliance with stated standards and eligibility criteria; attach OEM/instrumentation documentation where applicable
• Location/Scope: project sites within Kullu region requiring on-site deployment and commissioning
• BOQ status: no items listed; evaluation hinges on equipment capability and readiness
• Estimated contract value: ₹7,593,350.00; EMD ₹151,867

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD/Performance security: EMD amount ₹151,867; FDR option available with bank endorsement; submission via scanned FDR with bid and hard copy within 5 days of bid end date
• Quantity/Duration flexibility: up to 25% increase/decrease before contract issuance; post-issue scope/duration can also adjust up to 25% with consent
• Delivery/Deployment: rigs to be deployed across multiple project sites labeled A, B, C; detailed deployment plan required in técnica bid
• Documentation required: mandatory certificates and documents for technical evaluation; failure to upload may lead to rejection
• Payment terms: not explicitly specified in available data; bidders should seek clarification during bid process
• Warranty/AMC: not clearly stated; bidders should confirm warranty terms with the buyer during submission
• Special notes: all drilling rigs must be commercially operable, not auctioned or reconditioned; year of purchase must be provided with evidence
• Compliance: adhere to buyer-uploaded ATC documents and checklists for technical evaluation