Geological Survey Of India Drilling Tender Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh Rotary Core Drilling 2026
Bid Publish Date
26-May-2026, 4:45 pm
Bid End Date
11-Jun-2026, 5:00 pm
EMD
₹1,67,853
Value
₹83,92,650
Location
Progress
RAQuantity
1050
Bid Type
Two Packet Bid
Categories
5
Tender Overview
The Geological Survey Of India (GSI) invites bids for Mines/Minerals Drilling - Surface Drilling; Non-Energy Minerals; Rotary Core Drilling in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh (173001) with an estimated value of ₹8,392,650 and an EMD of ₹167,853. The assignment requires deployment of a minimum of 2 drilling rigs of suitable capacity at each project site, with rigs aged not more than 8–10 years and not sourced from auction or reconditioning. The procurement emphasizes field rig availability, invoicing documentation, and compliance with buyer-uploaded ATC checklists. This is a focused government drilling contract with explicit equipment and deployment criteria, targeting reliable service providers capable of sustained drilling operations in a hill-state environment.
Technical Specifications & Requirements
- Minimum 2 Nos. Drilling Rigs to be deployed in each project area labeled as ‘A’ and ‘B’ in the Buyer Uploaded ATC.
- Provide detailed rig inventory: Make & Model, Drilling capacity (m), H and N size (m), Type (Mechanical/Hydrostic), Year of Purchase, and Annual drilling production capacity (m) per mineral commodity.
- Age of rigs: not more than 8–10 years; exclude discontinued brands or auction/reconditioned units.
- Documentation to prove ownership: invoice/delivery challan; upload with technical bid.
- Additional evaluation will rely on compliance with the Buyer Uploaded ATC Document and attached checklists.
Terms, Conditions & Eligibility
- EMD of ₹167,853 payable via acceptable form (FDR permitted with conditions) and uploaded along with bid.
- Must submit all mandatory certificates and documents as per bid document, ATC, and corrigenda; non-submission leads to rejection.
- Deployment details, rig status, and operating capacity must be provided; proof of purchase required.
- No use of auction/reconditioned rigs; ensure rigs are within age limits and meet capacity requirements.
- Ensure compliance with the vendor’s ATC and all referenced terms for technical evaluation.
Key Specifications
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Minimum 2 drilling rigs to be deployed in each project A and B
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Rig details required: Make & Model, Drilling capacity (m), H/N size, Type (Mechanical/Hydrostic), Year of Purchase, Annual drilling production capacity (m)
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Rig age limit: not more than 8–10 years
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Prohibition on auction/reconditioned rigs
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Proof of procurement: invoice/delivery challan to be uploaded with technical bid
Terms & Conditions
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EMD amount: ₹167,853; permissible forms include fixed deposit receipt (FDR) with pledge conditions
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Deployment: minimum 2 rigs per project area A and B; rig details to be provided
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Documentation: mandatory certificates and ATC-compliant submissions; failure to provide leads to rejection
Important Clauses
Payment Terms
EMD ₹167,853 via accepted mode (FDR allowed); payment terms align with contract award and subsequent invoicing per deliverables per government norms
Delivery Schedule
Not explicitly stated; bidders must align rig deployment with project schedule and provide delivery/challan proofs
Penalties/Liquidated Damages
Not specified in provided data; penalties typically follow GSI standard L.D. norms upon non-compliance or delayed performance
Bidder Eligibility
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Eligibility to deploy minimum 2 drilling rigs with capacity suitable for project A & B
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Rig age not exceeding 8–10 years; non-auctioned, non-reconditioned equipment
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Valid GST, PAN, and financial capacity to sustain drilling operations
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Ability to submit FDR-based EMD with endorsement and upload of hard copy within 5 days
Additional Tender Data
Commercial Details
Tender Category
Service
Bid To RA
No
Bid To RA Enabled
Yes
Item Category
Mines/Minerals Drilling - Surface Drilling; Non-Energy Minerals; Rotary Core Drilling
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GeM-Bidding-9330720.pdf
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Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS
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Required Documents
GST Registration Certificate
Permanent Account Number (PAN) Card
Experience Certificates of similar drilling projects
Financial Statements
EMD submission proof (including FDR if used)
Technical bid documents and compliance certificates
OEM authorizations (if applicable)
Detailed list of drilling rigs deployed (Make, Model, capacity, year of purchase)
Delivery challan / Invoice copies for rigs
Corrigendum Updates
2 Updates Update
Extended Deadline
11-Jun-2026, 5:00 pm
Opening Date
11-Jun-2026, 5:30 pm
Update
Extended Deadline
08-Jun-2026, 5:00 pm
Opening Date
08-Jun-2026, 5:30 pm
Reverse Auction Schedule
Start
07-Jul-2026, 6:00 pm
End
09-Jul-2026, 10:00 am
Duration: 40 hours
Reverse Auction Document
✅ RA concluded. Check financial results for final rankings.
Frequently Asked Questions
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How to bid for the drilling tender in Sirmaur Himachal Pradesh 2026?
Bidders must submit all mandatory documents, including GST, PAN, experience certificates, and financial statements, plus EMD ₹167,853. Provide detailed rig specifications (Make/Model/Capacity) and comply with the Buyer Uploaded ATC. Ensure rigs are 8–10 years old or newer and avoid auctioned or reconditioned units.
What documents are required for GSI drilling tender submission in Himachal?
Required documents include GST certificate, PAN, experience certificates for similar drilling, financial statements, EMD proof, technical bid and OEM authorizations if applicable, and a detailed list of deployed drilling rigs with purchase year and capacity.
What are the rig deployment requirements for this GSI contract?
A minimum of 2 drilling rigs must be deployed for each project area A and B. Provide Make/Model, capacity, H/N size, rig type, year of purchase, and annual drilling capacity. Rigs should be within 8–10 years age and not auctioned or reconditioned.
What is the EMD amount and acceptable submission method for this tender?
EMD is ₹167,853. It may be submitted as standard payment or via FDR pledged to the designated GSI account, with endorsement on the back and scanned copy uploaded; hard copy delivered within 5 days of bid end date.
What are the technical evaluation criteria for drilling rigs under ATC?
Evaluation requires detailed rig data: Make/Model, capacity (m), H/N size, year of purchase, and annual production capacity per mineral commodity. Proof via invoices or delivery challans must accompany the technical bid; rigs must meet age and non-auctioned criteria.
Are reconditioned or auctioned rigs allowed for this GSI contract?
No. The contract explicitly prohibits auction or reconditioned rigs. All deployed rigs must be of current production or standard used by original manufacturers and within the 8–10 year age window.
What is the project location and category for this tender in 2026?
This tender covers surface drilling and rotary core drilling for Mines/Minerals in Sirmaur, Himachal Pradesh under the Geological Survey Of India. The category includes non-energy minerals and related drilling services with two project areas A and B.
Where can bidders find the mandatory ATC documentation for this bid?
Bidders must review the Buyer Uploaded ATC Document attached to the bid package, including the checklists. Upload all required technical and compliance documents as per the ATC, failing which the bid may be rejected.
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Documents 4
GeM-Bidding-9330720.pdf
Main Document
Other Documents
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Buyer uploaded ATC document
ATC
GEM General Terms and Conditions Document
GEM_GENERAL_TERMS_AND_CONDITIONS