Mechanized Tailings Sand Loading and Transportation Services at KMML Kovilthottam

Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd (KMML), a State Government and UT undertaking, invites open tenders for a crucial project at its Mineral Separation Unit in Chavara, Kollam. This tender (Tender Reference Number: KMML/MS/REF/KOVIL/2026-27 DATED 30.09.2026, Tender ID: 2026_KMML_874155_1) concerns the highly mechanized loading and transportation of tailings sand. The scope of work involves the efficient movement of tailings sand via tippers (rear dump trucks) from the M.S. Unit's tailings discharge point to designated mined-out pits at Kovilthottam (both south and north of the church), followed by unloading and levelling operations. This is a Rate Contract for a period of 365 days, with an earnest money deposit (EMD) of ₹1,09,225 and a tender fee of ₹8,555 (inclusive of GST). The bid submission period commences on September 30, 2026, at 09:00 AM and concludes on October 26, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The tender documents are available for download from September 30, 2026, at 09:00 AM until October 26, 2026, at 02:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for October 27, 2026, at 03:00 PM at the M.S. Unit. Prospective bidders are advised to carefully review the attached tender documents for detailed specifications, pre-qualification criteria, terms, and conditions.