Ash Utilization: Pond Ash Handling, Transport, and Mine Void Filling in Bhavnagar

Gujarat State Electricity Corporation Limited (GSECL), operating under the Energy and Petro Chemicals Department of Gujarat, is pleased to invite bids for a comprehensive ash utilization project. This tender, identified by Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8141744, seeks qualified contractors to undertake the handling and transport of pond ash on a lumpsum basis. The scope of work includes the transportation of pond ash from the ash dyke of Bhavnagar Lignite Thermal Power Station (BLTPS), located at 364050BLTPS, Post Padvatal, Ghogha, District Bhavnagar, to nearby mine voids and abandoned stone quarries. Furthermore, the project encompasses the excavation of pond ash, mine void filling work which includes essential ramming and watering, and a lump sum cost towards all necessary activities for obtaining approvals, permissions, and ensuring compliance for the utilization of ash in mine quarries. The bidding period commences on 09-10-2026 at 8:35 PM and concludes on 22-10-2026 at 3:00 PM. A significant Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of INR 3,257,026.0 is required. This vital initiative, managed by GSECL Corporate Office, aims to facilitate sustainable ash management and resource utilization within the state of Gujarat.