THDCIL Invites Tender for Agro Residue-Based Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellets at Khurja Thermal Power Project
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This tender is for the *procurement of Agro residue-based Non-Torrefied Biomass Pellets* for THDCIL’s Khurja Super Thermal Power Project (2x660MW) in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh. The contract duration is for *one year (365 days)*.
Last Date : 28th July 2026
Last Date : 28th July 2026
Who Can File
- Eligible Entities: Only *pellet manufacturers* and *pellet traders/aggregators* are allowed to participate.
- Nationality: Bidders must be of Indian nationality or a registered Indian entity (Company, Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, LLC, etc.).
- Age Limit: For individual applicants, the minimum age is 18 years.
- Technical Experience: The vendor must have supplied at least *5,000 MT of biomass pellets* in any continuous 12-month period during the preceding three financial years, including the current financial year up to the bid opening date.
Financial Condition / Turnover
General Bidders: The average annual turnover for the preceding three financial years (ending March 31, 2025) must be at least *Rs. 2.30 Crore* (excluding GST).
MSEs and Start-ups: The turnover requirement is relaxed to *Rs. 1.73 Crore* (excluding GST).
Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) and Exemptions*
* *EMD Amount: The EMD is based on the *quoted quantity in TPD (Tonne per day). It starts at Rs. 12.09 Lakh for 20 TPD* and increases up to *Rs. 358.56 Lakh for 560–714 TPD*.Exemption: Only *Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs)* that are *manufacturers of biomass pellets* and possess a valid *UDYAM Registration Certificate* (specifically for NIC code 38300) are exempt from paying EMD.
No Exemption for Traders: Traders, aggregators, or consortiums are *not* eligible for EMD exemptions.
Technical Specifications
- Base Material: Must be agro/crop residue. *Wood-based pellets are strictly prohibited.* A minimum of *50% paddy residue* (stubble/straw) sourced from Punjab, Haryana, or the NCR region is mandatory.
- Shape and Size:* Cylindrical shape. Bidders must choose between *Option 1 (diameter ≤ 10 mm)* or *Option 2 (diameter ≤ 25 mm)*. The length must not exceed 35 mm.
- Gross Calorific Value (GCV):* The acceptable range is *2800 kcal/kg to 3400 kcal/kg* on an “As Received Basis” (ARB).
- Moisture Content:* Ideally *≤ 14%*. Consignments with moisture above 18% will be rejected.
Price Bid and Quantity
- Price Structure: The total procurement price is the sum of a fixed *Ex-factory price* and a bidder-quoted *Transportation price*.
- Ex-factory Price:* Fixed at *Rs. 8282.40 per MT* (inclusive of 5% GST) based on a GCV of 3400 kcal/kg.
- Transportation:* Bidders quote this separately in the Price Bid.
- Quantity Offer:* The total tendered quantity is *714 TPD* (approx. 2,60,610 MT per year). Bidders must quote a minimum of *20 TPD*, with increments in multiples of 10 TPD.
Allotment Basis and Key Factors
- Allotment Methodology:* THDCIL uses a *”Bucket Filling”* approach, allocating quantity starting from the lowest bidder (L1) upwards.
* *Priority for Tie-Breaking:* - Manufacturers opting for Option 1 (≤ 10 mm diameter).
- Manufacturers opting for Option 2 (≤ 25 mm diameter).
- Traders (capped at a maximum of 20 TPD each).
- Special Preferences:* 25% of the quantity is reserved for *MSEs, and 15% for *”Punjab Bidders”** (those sourcing 100% raw materials from Punjab, Haryana, or NCR).
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