Central Mine Planning and Design Institute Limited Coal Exploration Drilling Tender Bilaspur Chhattisgarh 800m G1 Samarsingha 2026

Tender Overview

Central Mine Planning And Design Institute Limited (CMPDIL) under Coal India Limited invites bids for detailed surface core drilling in the Samarsingha Block, Mand-Raigarh Coalfield, Raigarh district, Chhattisgarh. Scope: 74 boreholes for Detailed Exploration (G1) up to 800m each. Estimated value: ₹180,454,509 with an EMD of ₹1,470,300. Location: Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh 495001. Key differentiator is large-scale geological drilling across a defined coalfield block, requiring field execution capability, safety, and compliance with CMPDIL/SBI procurement norms. The tender emphasizes local content and Make in India preferences, with MSE participation routes and class 1 local supplier criteria. The procurement aims to secure a capable service provider to perform drilling, data collection, and sampling per project Scope of Work.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• No formal product specifications listed in the BOQ; the scope centers on detailed drilling services for G1 exploration up to 800m per borehole.
• Required service provider must align with CMPDIL/Coal India procedures and safety standards for large-scale exploration work.
• EMD amount is ₹1,470,300 and estimated contract value around ₹180.45 Crore; bidders should demonstrate capacity for high-volume field operations.
• Government affinity terms include MSE preference and Make in India local content requirements (Class 1 local supplier threshold 50% local content; OEM certification may be required).
• No BOQ items are listed; bidders should prepare for turnkey drilling, data logging, core sample handling, and deliverables consistent with G1 exploration in coalfields.
• Documentation should reflect compliance with standard CMPDIL bid process and tender ATC as provided by CMPDIL.

Terms, Conditions & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹1,470,300.
• Estimated value: ₹180,454,509.
• Local content: Class 1 local supplier eligibility; OEM certification and Make in India declarations required for bid evaluation.
• Purchase preference: MSEs eligible if bidder is manufacturer/service provider; L1+15% price matching possible for MSEs.
• Delivery/execution window: Not specified in data; bidders should review SOW attachment for timelines.
• Documents: GST, PAN, experience certificates, financial statements, OEM authorizations, technical compliance, and EMD submission as per terms.
• Penalties/liquidated damages: Not detailed in data; refer to ATC/Terms and Conditions file for penalties framework.
• Compliance: Bidder must demonstrate field capability for 74 boreholes in a single coalfield block with up to 800m depth.