Western Coalfields Limited Face Drilling Services Tender Nehariya Underground Mine Pench Area Madhya Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

Western Coalfields Limited invites bids for contractual face drilling services in development and depillaring panels of Seam IV at the Nehariya Underground Mine, Pench Area, CHHINDWARA, MADHYA PRADESH 480000. Estimated contract value is ₹11,799,682.67 with an EMD of ₹147,500. The procurement includes a 25% quantity/duration flex at issue and post-award, enabling scope adjustment up to a quarter. The policy recognizes MSE purchase preference for eligible bidders, requiring conformity with service-provider criteria. No BOQ items are published, signaling a broad scope for field drilling operations and contractor mobilization. Tender emphasizes timely delivery and compliance within service norms for underground coal development. This opportunity targets specialized drilling contractors with underground mining experience and safety credentials.

Keywords to guide bidders include tender in CHHINDWARA, Madhya Pradesh procurement, and Nehariya Mine service contracting. The contract focuses on exploratory and operational drilling within existing development and depillaring panels, demanding robust project management and safety adherence.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope: Contractual face drilling for coal production in development and depillaring panels of Seam IV at Nehariya Underground Mine, Pench Area.
• No published BOQ items; contract value indicates substantial field operations and mobilization.
• EMD: ₹147,500; Estimated value: ₹11,799,682.67.
• Option clause: 25% adjustment permissible during tender and after contract issuance.
• MSE Purchase Preference applicable if bidder qualifies as a manufacturer or service provider; alternative price matching framework up to 25% of total value.
• Compliance: Safety, underground mining standards, and service delivery milestones inferred from standard sector practice.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹147,500 to be submitted as per tender guidelines.
• Quantity/Duration: 25% increase/decrease permitted; post-award scope adjustments allowed within 25%.
• Preference: Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) eligibility with documented evidence to avail purchase preference; bidders must be service providers if offering services.
• Compliance: Service provider eligibility, underground mining safety credentials, and relevant certifications as per CIL/coal sector norms.
• Documentation: Typical submission includes GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, technical bid, and OEM authorizations when applicable.
• Evaluation: Price with other commercial terms, risk, and demonstrated capability in underground drilling operations.