NMDC Limited Bentonite Tender 2000 MT Bellary Karnataka 1600024530 2026
Progress
RAQuantity
2000
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Key Highlights
- • Exact quantity: 2000 MT Bentonite for NMDC Limited Donimalai Pellet Plant, Bellary
- • Quality standards: LOI 14%, SiO2 16–19%, Fe2O3 8–12%? (as per range), moisture 12% max
- • Penalties tied to Plate Water Absorption (PWA) and Swelling Index; 5% price cut for PWA drops every 50 points
- • Moisture tolerance: up to 14% allowed; above 14% material rejected
- • Delivery terms allow ±25% quantity adjustment during contract and currency with delivery-time formula
- • No BOQ items; Annexure-I specifies scope including loading, transport, unloading to Donimalai Pellet Plant
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Tender Overview
Organization: NMDC Limited. Product: Bentonite (Code 1600024530) for loading, transportation, and unloading to Donimalai Pellet Plant, Bellary District, Karnataka. Quantity: 2000 MT with flexibility under option clause. Location: Donimalai, Bellary, Karnataka 583101. Estimated value is not disclosed; EMD is ₹139,300. Scope emphasizes supply against defined quality parameters and on-time delivery. A key differentiator is the detailed penalty regime tied to Plate Water Absorption, moisture, swelling, and sizing. The tender requires adherence to the specified chemical, physical, and process properties to meet NMDC’s pellet plant feedstock standards.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Bentonite 1600024530: target quantity 2000 MT; moisture tolerance: up to 12% (14% allowed, rejection above 14%), size 5–25 mm, LOI up to 54%, Fe2O3 up to 14%, SiO2 16–19%, Al2O3 8–12%, Swelling Index minimum 28 ml/g. PWA target at least 500 points; penalties apply if below; rejection below 400 points. SiO2 above 54% rejected; moisture above 12% incurs 1% basic cost penalty per 1% excess.
- Quality metrics: detailed penalties include 5% price reduction per 50-point drop in PWA; 1% penalty per 1 ml drop in swelling; rejection at 28 ml free swelling or 25 mm max size.
- Delivery & logistics: supply, loading, transportation, unloading to NMDC Pellet Plant, Donimalai. No BOQ items listed; ATC terms exist.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD: ₹139,300.
- Option Clause: quantity may vary ±25% during contract and extended period with adjusted delivery time formula.
- Delivery window: from last date of original delivery order; extension governed by option clause; minimum 30 days.
- Penalties: moisture >12% or PWA <500 points trigger price deductions and potential rejection.
- Scope: supply of Bentonite meeting set chemical, physical and process properties to NMDC Pellet Plant, Donimalai.
- ATC/Annexure-I: references to chemical composition, physical and process properties, and strict compliance.
Key Specifications
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Product: Bentonite 1600024530
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Quantity: 2000 MT
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Moisture: ≤12% (14% tolerance); rejection if >14%
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Size: 5–25 mm
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LOI: ≤54%
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Fe2O3: ≤14%
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SiO2: 16–19%
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Al2O3: 8–12%
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Swelling Index: ≥28 ml/g; PWA: ≥500 points; minimum acceptance 400 points
Terms & Conditions
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EMD amount of ₹139,300 required; payment terms not detailed
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Option clause allows ±25% quantity change during contract
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Delivery schedule governed by last date of original order with extension rules
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Strict quality penalties based on PWA, moisture, and swelling indices
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No BOQ items; scope includes loading, transport, unloading to Donimalai Pellet Plant
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD of ₹139,300; no explicit payment timeline provided in data
Delivery Schedule
Delivery starts after original delivery order; option clause may extend delivery time with a formula
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Price reductions for PWA <500; moisture penalties; rejection below 400 PWA; 1% per 1% moisture over 12%
Bidder Eligibility
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Experience in supplying bentonite or similar feedstock to pellet plants
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Financial capability demonstrated by two years of statements
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GST registration and PAN; compliance with local procurement norms
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Goods
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
BENTONITE 1600024530
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GeM-Bidding-9300333.pdf
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Required Documents
GST registration certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) card
Experience certificates for similar bentonite supply to steel/pellet plants
Financial statements (last 2 years) demonstrating stability
EMD deposit receipt or online payment confirmation (₹139,300)
Technical bid documents confirming compliance with Annexure-I specifications
OEM authorizations if applicable for bentonite supply
Corrigendum Updates
2 Updates Update
Update
Extended Deadline
22-May-2026, 8:00 pm
Opening Date
22-May-2026, 8:30 pm
Reverse Auction Schedule
Start
07-Jun-2026, 11:00 am
End
08-Jun-2026, 11:00 am
Duration: 24 hours
Reverse Auction Document
✅ RA concluded. Check financial results for final rankings.
Technical Results
| S.No | Seller | Item | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CMS INDUSTRIES Under PMA | Make : CMS INDUSTRIES--CMS INDUSTRIES Model : CMS BENTONITE Title : BENTONITE 1600024530 | 22-05-2026 17:27:49 | |
| 2 | Diamond Minechem Under PMA | Make : Diamond Model : BENTONITE 1600024530 Title : BENTONITE 1600024530 | 22-05-2026 14:50:58 | |
| 3 | EXALT MINECHEMS Under PMA | Make : NA Model : BENTONITE 1600024530 Title : BENTONITE 1600024530 | 22-05-2026 16:51:42 | |
| 4 | INNATE DERIVATION Under PMA | Make : BENTONITE SUPER Model : Bentonite Title : BENTONITE 1600024530 | 22-05-2026 12:59:43 | |
| 5 | SHIVAM INDUSCORP PRIVATE LIMITED Under PMA | Make : BENITE Model : BENTONITE LUMPS Title : BENTONITE 1600024530 | 20-05-2026 16:09:56 | |
| 6 | TRISHUL INDUSTRIES Under PMA | Make : Trishul industries--TRISHUL INDUSTRIES Model : TRI GEL Title : BENTONITE 1600024530 | 19-05-2026 17:53:48 |
Reverse Auction Results Final Prices
These are the final prices after the reverse auction event. Prices may be lower than initial bids.
| Rank | Seller | Final Price | Item |
|---|---|---|---|
| L1 | INNATE DERIVATION(MSE,MII) Under PMA Winner | ₹1,38,36,000 | Item Categories : BENTONITE 1600024530 |
| L2 | CMS INDUSTRIES (MSE,MII) Under PMA | ₹1,61,18,000 | Item Categories : BENTONITE 1600024530 |
| L3 | TRISHUL INDUSTRIES (MSE,MII) Under PMA | ₹1,92,00,000 | Item Categories : BENTONITE 1600024530 |
🎉 L1 Winner
INNATE DERIVATION(MSE,MII) Under PMA
Final Price: ₹1,38,36,000
Frequently Asked Questions
Key insights about KARNATAKA tender market
What documents are required for bentonite tender in Bellary?
Bidders must submit GST, PAN, experience certificates for similar supply, two years financial statements, EMD ₹139,300, technical compliance documents for Annexure-I, and OEM authorizations if applicable to NMDC Limited’s bentonite procurement in Karnataka.
How is quantity adjustment handled in this NMDC bentonite tender?
The purchaser reserves a ±25% quantity variation during contract and currency; delivery time adjusts using the formula (Increase/Original) × Original delivery period with a minimum 30 days extension.
What are the key chemical specifications for bentonite 1600024530?
Bentonite must meet LOI ≤54%, Fe2O3 ≤14%, SiO2 16–19%, Al2O3 8–12%, moisture ≤12% (14% tolerated), Swelling Index ≥28 ml/g, size 5–25 mm, with PWA ≥500 points.
What penalties apply for low PWA or high moisture in NMDC tender?
If PWA drops below 500 points, price reduces by 5% per 50-point drop; moisture above 12% incurs 1% basic cost penalty per 1% excess; rejection if moisture exceeds 14%.
When is the delivery period for the bentonite contract in NMDC?
Delivery commences from the last date of the original delivery order; extension possible under the option clause with the calculated time formula and a minimum 30 days extension.
What is the scope of work for the NMDC bentonite supply?
Scope includes supply, loading, transportation, and unloading of bentonite to NMDC Limited Pellet Plant at Donimalai, Bellary District, Karnataka, with adherence to Annexure-I specifications.
Which standards or certifications are required for this NMDC bentonite bid?
Bidders must demonstrate compliance with the specified chemical and physical specs; OEM authorizations may be required for material supply; ISI/ISO not explicitly listed in data.
How should bidders document compliance with Annexure-I specifications?
Provide detailed test reports showing LOI, MOISTURE, PWA, Swelling Index, SiO2, Fe2O3, size distribution, and GPS/transport logs to verify loading and unloading compliance for Donimalai.
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Documents 8
GeM-Bidding-9300333.pdf
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GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
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