E-Auction for Five-Year Sand Mining Rights at Garhwa Son Ghat

Work Description - Garah Kala Ghat Son Ghat-2

The Department of Mines and Geology, acting through the Deputy Commissioner, Garhwa, issues an open invitation for eligible bidders to participate in an E-Auction for the settlement of sand ghats over a five-year period. This significant tender, referenced as MINES/GARHWA/SAND/57/2026 (Tender ID: 2026_PCMED_115410_1), specifically concerns the "Garah kala Ghat SON GHAT-2" located in Garhwa. The scope of work for this "Goods" category tender, structured as a "Tender cum Auction," involves managing the designated sand ghat for 1825 days, equivalent to five years, with an estimated tender value of ₹56,00,30,054. Prospective bidders are required to submit a non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹5,000 and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) amounting to ₹5,60,03,005, which represents 10% of the tender value. All financial transactions, including the tender fee and EMD, must be processed online. Bidding will follow a two-cover system, comprising a Technical Qualification Document (Cover 1) and a Bill of Quantities/Financial Bid (Cover 2). A mandatory pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 02-Jul-2026 at 10:30 AM at the Collectorate Mining Office, Garhwa, to address any queries from interested parties. Key dates for this tender include its e-publication on 22-Jun-2026 at 10:00 AM, with document download and bid submission commencing simultaneously. The window for document download and bid submission will close on 09-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM. Following the submission period, the technical bids will be opened on 10-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM at the Collectorate Mining Office, Garhwa. Bids will remain valid for a period of 180 days from the bid opening date. For comprehensive details and to participate, bidders are advised to refer to the official tender documents accessible from the e-procurement portal.