NTPC-SAIL Opens a 17,000 MT Biomass Pellet Tender in Odisha
NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) has invited bids for the supply of agro-residue-based non-torrefied biomass pellets for its Rourkela PP-III Expansion Power Plant in Sundergarh, Odisha.
This tender presents a business opportunity for existing biomass pellet manufacturers, traders associated with eligible local manufacturers, and entrepreneurs planning to establish new biomass pellet manufacturing units.
The total tendered quantity is 17,000 metric tonnes (MT) for a 365-day period, with a minimum quoted supply quantity of 7,300 MT. The tender also permits eligible future biomass pellet manufacturers to participate, subject to the prescribed commissioning and delivery timelines.
Interested businesses should carefully review the local sourcing restrictions, technical specifications, bid security requirements, and eligibility conditions before submitting their bids.
The key details of this tender are provided below.
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Tender Authority | NTPC-SAIL Power Company Limited (NSPCL) |
| Destination Plant | NSPCL Rourkela PP-III Expansion Power Plant |
| Location | Sundergarh, Odisha |
| GeM Bid Number | GEM/2026/B/8096441 |
| Product Required | Agro-residue-based non-torrefied biomass pellets |
| Total Tender Quantity | 17,000 MT |
| Minimum Quoted Quantity | 7,300 MT |
| Maximum Allocation | 30 TPD for traders and future manufacturers, as specified |
| Supply Period | 365 days, subject to the applicable bidder category provisions |
| Bidding Platform | Government e-Marketplace (GeM) |
| Bidding Method | Single Stage, Two Envelope |
Last Date : 27th October 2026
Total Quantity and Supply Requirements
NSPCL has specified a total requirement of 17,000 MT of biomass pellets, equivalent to approximately 50 tonnes per day (TPD) over 340 supply days or around 46.6 TPD averaged across a full 365-day year.
The tender provides different participation limits and timelines for various categories of bidders.
| Parameter | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Total tender quantity | 17,000 MT |
| Approximate daily requirement | 50 TPD |
| Minimum quoted quantity | 7,300 MT (20 TPD on a 365-day basis) |
| Maximum allocation for traders and future manufacturers | 30 TPD, subject to tender conditions |
| Existing manufacturers and traders | Supply commencement within 30 days of Purchase Order issuance |
| Future manufacturers | Supply commencement within 180 days of Purchase Order issuance |
| Future manufacturers’ stated supply period | 185 days, as specified in the tender details |
The exact quantity, supply-day calculation, and allocation applicable to each bidder category should be confirmed from the official bid document.
Who Can Participate ?
- Existing Biomass Pellet Manufacturers
- Future Biomass Pellet Manufacturers
- Traders
- Consortiums
Technical Specifications of Biomass Pellets
The biomass pellets supplied to NSPCL must comply with the prescribed quality parameters.
| Quality Parameter | Tender Requirement |
|---|---|
| Material Type | Agro-residue-based non-torrefied biomass pellets |
| Pellet Shape | Cylindrical |
| Diameter | Maximum 25 mm |
| Length | Maximum 35 mm |
| Gross Calorific Value (GCV), ARB | Base evaluation value: 3,400 kcal/kg |
| Acceptable GCV Range | 2,800–4,000 kcal/kg, as specified |
| Moisture Content, ARB | Maximum 14% by weight without deduction |
| Fines | Maximum 5% by weight for particles shorter than 3.15 mm |
| Ash Content | Maximum 20% by mass |
| Sulphur Content | Maximum 1% by mass |
EMD and Bid Security Requirements
The tender specifies different Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) amounts depending on the quantity quoted.
| Quoted Quantity Range | Approximate Daily Quantity | EMD Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| 7,300–11,315 MT | 20–31 TPD | ₹10,00,000 |
| 11,680–17,000 MT | 32–50 TPD | ₹20,00,000 |
The exact quantity brackets, including any gap between the stated ranges, must be verified in the official tender document before bid submission.
EMD Exemption
As specified in the tender details, the EMD exemption is applicable only to eligible MSE manufacturers with valid UDYAM registration and the prescribed NIC code 38300.
Bidders should verify their eligibility for exemption and the documentary evidence required by NSPCL.
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