Mines/Minerals Drilling
Ministry of Mines, Government of Gujarat
Rotary core drilling services for Critical Mineral Assessment Programme (bauxite, laterite, basalt, limestone exploration) – Geological Survey of India, Ministry of Mines
Scope of work
Surface drilling using rotary core method for non-energy mineral exploration. Specifications: 6–8 vertical boreholes (90° angle), 150m total depth, 56mm core minimum, site at GSI Sector 10A. Core recovery: ≥90% in mineralized zones, ≥80% non-mineralized. Rock types: bauxite, laterite, basalt, miliolitic limestone. Contract: 1 month.
Eligibility criteria
- Minimum average annual turnover: ₹16 Lakh (3-year average)
- 3 years past experience in similar drilling services for Govt/PSU
- Past experience: (a) 3 similar services ≥40% estimated cost, OR (b) 2 services ≥50%, OR (c) 1 service ≥80%
- MSE exemption available (complete) for experience and turnover
- DPIIT-registered Startup exemption available (complete) for experience and turnover
- Bidder must not be under liquidation, court receivership, or bankruptcy
Documents to submit
- Experience Criteria certificate
- Audited balance sheets or CA certificate (3 years)
- Contracts/invoices/execution certificates proving past experience
- If seeking exemption: MSE Udyam Certificate or DPIIT Startup registration
- Undertaking of financial standing (not under liquidation)
- EMD: ₹24,750 (via bank draft, PBG, or Fixed Deposit Receipt)
- ePBG certificate (5% of contract value, 2-month duration)
How this tender is evaluated
Two-packet bid (technical and financial). Technical evaluation followed by reverse auction among lowest 50% of technically qualified bidders. Final award by total value-wise method.
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