Western Coalfields Limited Illumination Services: 3 Mobile Lighting Towers 9m Chandrapur Maharashtra 2026

Tender Overview

Organization: Western Coalfields Limited (Coal India Limited subsidiary) invites bids for the illuminating coal cutting face and associated areas at Kolgaon, Chandrapur, Maharashtra. The scope specifies 3 mobile lighting towers, each 9 meters high, operated by a dedicated technician on a 12-hour shift per tower. Project duration spans a full 365-day period with on-site staffing. Estimated contract value is ₹46,99,665 and the tender requires an EMD of ₹58,800. This deployment supports illumination for HOE OB dumps, coal stock areas, and mine pumping stations, enabling continuous shift operations and safety compliance.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Delivery/Deployment: 3 mobile lighting towers, 9m tall, with one technician per tower on a 12-hour daily shift.
• Location/Site: Kolgaon, Chandrapur district, Maharashtra (441205); targeted for coal cutting face illumination and associated dump/stockyard areas.
• Contract Duration: 365 days; single-year service engagement with daily operation.
• Estimated Value: ₹4,699,665; EMD: ₹58,800.
• Standards/Quality: No explicit technical standards listed in the data; bidders should address on-site safety, electrical safety, and tower stability.
• Staffing: Provision of on-site technician for each tower with 12-hour coverage; crew competency likely required; no brand/OEM requirement specified.
• Miscellaneous: 25% quantity/duration adjustment allowed by buyer; APS applies if quoted price is <15% of updated cost.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹58,800 to be submitted as per tender terms.
• Contract Variability: Buyer may adjust quantity or duration by up to 25%; post-issuance adjustments permitted within this band.
• APS Clause: Additional performance security may apply if quoted price is below 15% of updated justified cost.
• Delivery/Acceptance: On-site deployment at Kolgaon; continuous operation expected for 365 days.
• Documentation: Compliance with standard bidding documents and any miner safety requirements; no BOQ items specified.
• Payment Terms: Not specified in data; bidders should anticipate standard mobilization and service payments per contract.
• Warranty/Penalties: Not specified; the ATC mentions performance security considerations but no explicit LD terms.