Government Tender Published for Mines/Minerals Drilling - Surface Drilling; Energy Minerals; Rotary Core Drilling

The eligibility requirements include being a registered entity, possessing a valid GST registration, and demonstrating prior experience in similar Mines/Minerals Drilling projects over the past five years. Additionally, bidders must show financial stability with audited statements.

Bidders must demonstrate expertise in Rotary Core Drilling techniques and provide evidence of qualified personnel, as well as state-of-the-art drilling equipment. All equipment and operations must adhere to industry-recognized quality standards.

Yes, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) is required to participate in the tender process. The amount and terms related to the EMD will be specified in the tender documentation.

Bidders are required to submit their proposals in formats typically acceptable to electronic bidding platforms, such as PDF or other formats specified in the tender documentation.

Bids must be submitted electronically through the designated online bidding portal as specified in the tender instructions. It is critical to ensure that all documents are uploaded before the deadline.

Payment terms will typically be detailed in the contract post-award, but bidders should prepare to adhere to payment schedules contingent on milestones or deliverables achieved during the project.

The evaluation process involves a two-stage assessment – first a technical evaluation of compliance with requirements followed by a financial comparison where the most cost-effective proposal is favored, alongside quality considerations.

Yes, the tender emphasizes the inclusion of Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSEs) and Startups, potentially offering benefits like relaxed eligibility criteria and supportive provisions during the bidding process.

All drilling operations must comply with local and national regulations regarding safety, environmental impact, and quality assurance, as detailed in the tender documents.

Typically, notifications regarding bid results are made available within a stipulated timeframe after the submission deadline, as outlined in the tender documents.

The successful bidder may be required to submit a performance security which generally covers a percentage of the contract value, protecting the interests of the government department for the duration of the contract.

Yes, complying with the ‘Make in India’ policies is often a vital consideration within governmental contracts, thereby promoting local manufacturing and services within the overall bidding process.

Provisions related to local content must be demonstrated in the proposal submission, where organizations will typically need to specify the extent of local labor and materials used in fulfilling the contract.

Successful completion will be defined in terms of adherence to the outlined project specifications, including the number of boreholes drilled, meeting quality and safety standards, and delivering required documentation.