NTPC SAIL – Procurement of 60,000 Tons Agro Residue Based Biomass Pellets (Non-Torrefied) – GeM Bid


Tender Summary:

NTPC SAIL Power Company Ltd (NSPCL), Bhilai, has issued a two-packet GeM tender for the procurement of 60,000 Metric Tons of Non-Torrefied Agro Residue Based Biomass Pellets (V2). The tender is reserved for Class 1 Local Suppliers under the Make in India policy, with purchase preference extended to eligible Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs). Part quantity bidding is allowed, and the contract is subject to bucket filling method for quantity allocation.

Important Details:

  1. Bid End Date/Time: 14-02-2026, 13:00 hrs
  2. Bid Opening Date/Time: 14-02-2026, 13:30 hrs
  3. Bid Validity: 120 days from bid end date
  4. Total Quantity: 60,000 Metric Tons
  5. Delivery Period: 546 days

Product Specifications:

  1. Type: Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellet
  2. Diameter: < 25 mm
  3. GCV Range: 2800–4000 Kcal/kg
  4. Base GCV for Pricing: 3400 Kcal/kg

Pricing Structure:

  1. Minimum Ex-factory Price: ₹ 7,996.80/MT (inclusive of 5% GST) @ 3400 Kcal
  2. Transportation: To be quoted separately in ₹/Ton (inclusive of GST)
  3. Ranking: Based on total quoted price (Ex-factory + Transport)

Quantity Quoting Norms:

  1. Minimum Offer: 20 TPD (~10,900 MT total)
  2. Maximum Offer: 110 TPD (~60,000 MT total)
  3. Increment: 10 TPD multiples
  4. Quantity quoted on GeM portal must match per-day capacity for 545 days

EMD (Earnest Money Deposit):

  1. Amount: ₹ 50,00,000
  2. EMD Exemption: Eligible for MSE manufacturers (traders not eligible)
  3. Mode: Online RTGS/NEFT or DD in favour of “NTPC SAIL Power Company Ltd” payable at Bhilai

Performance Bank Guarantee (PBG):

  1. 5% of total contract value
  2. Validity: Contract period + 1 month + 3 months claim period
  3. Submission: 100% within 30 days of LOA or 25% upfront + 10% deduction per bill

Key Documents Required with Bid:

  1. PAN, GSTIN, Cancelled Cheque, EFT Mandate
  2. Annexure-I (Technical Specs)
  3. CA-certified Manufacturing Capacity Declaration (Attachment 17)
  4. Local Content Certificate (Statutory Auditor/CA)
  5. Udyam Registration (for MSE purchase preference)
  6. Declaration of Nil Deviation (Attachment 1)

Evaluation Method:

  1. Two-packet system (Techno-commercial + Financial)
  2. Bucket filling method for quantity allocation
  3. MSE Price Preference: Up to L1+15%, eligible for 25% of total quantity

Special Conditions:

  1. Option Clause: Buyer may increase/decrease order quantity by 25% at placement or during contract
  2. GST Reimbursement: As per actuals or quoted rate (whichever is lower)
  3. Inspection: Pre-unloading testing at NSPCL; rejection if parameters exceed limits
  4. Make in India: Minimum local content required for Class 1 Local Supplier status
  5. Land Border Country Restriction: Eligible only if registered with Competent Authority

Representation Window:

Sellers may raise objections via GeM portal within 4 days of bid publication.