Western Coalfields Limited periodical shifting of electrical equipment tender Chhindwara Madhya Pradesh 2026

Tender Overview

Western Coalfields Limited invites bids for a custom services contract covering the periodical shifting of electrical equipment including LHDs, UDMs, Hydraulic Roof Bolting Machines, LHD spares and other equipment between surface and underground at Nehariya Underground, Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh. Estimated value is ₹11,726,059.83 with an EMD of ₹146,600. The contract implements a 25% quantity/duration variation option and grants MSE Purchase Preference per policy, encouraging eligible micro and small enterprises to bid. This procurement targets service providers capable of safely managing cross-level equipment transfers within a mining environment, ensuring compliance with safety and operational standards.

Technical Specifications & Requirements

• Scope includes: periodic shifting of electrical equipment such as LHDs, UDMs, Hydraulic Roof Bolting Machines, and associated spares from surface to underground, and between underground zones at Nehariya Underground.
• No explicit technical specifications published; bidders should submit a detailed transport, handling, safety, and safety-compliance plan demonstrating capability to move heavy mining equipment between levels without disruption.
• Contract is service-based and may require on-site deployment, risk controls, and adherence to internal site safety procedures; bidders must present method statements, equipment handling capabilities, and safety records.
• Emphasis on reliable scheduling, incident-free handovers, and coordination with mine operations to minimize downtime.

Terms & Eligibility

• EMD: ₹146,600 (tender bond) via online payment or demand draft per policy.
• Quantity/Duration variation: up to 25% increase/decrease at contract issue and during execution.
• MSE Preference: eligible if manufacturer/service-provider; price matching within L-1 + 15% margin may apply for 25% contract value.
• Provisions for service-provider eligibility and compliance with government procurement norms apply; bidder must clearly establish service capability for underground transfer operations.