Surface Coal Gasification Facility for Coal-to-Synthetic Natural Gas Project in Maharashtra

Coal India Limited (CIL), a leading Public Sector Undertaking, invites bids through an Open Tender process for the critical project of "Setting up of a Surface Coal Gasification Facility for the Coal-to-Synthetic Natural Gas (SNG) Project at Juna Kunada OCM, Majri Area in WCL Coalfields, Maharashtra under LEPC Basis." This significant undertaking, identified by Tender Reference Number CIL/BD/CTC/LEPC/SCG/2026/15, represents a crucial step towards advancing coal gasification technologies within the region. The tender documents are available for download from September 8, 2026, 01:00 PM, until December 4, 2026, 05:00 PM, with the bid submission period commencing on September 19, 2026, at 10:00 AM and concluding on December 4, 2026, at 05:00 PM. Bidders are advised that a mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹50,00,000 is required, with no exemptions allowed. The tender will be opened on December 5, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for September 18, 2026, at 11:00 AM, to be held at CIL HQ, Coal Bhawan, Action Area 1A, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata-700156, and also accessible online, providing an opportunity for potential bidders to seek clarifications and understand the project scope in detail. The contract will be awarded on an Item Wise basis, with a bid validity period of 180 days and a projected work completion timeline of 1945 days. This tender requires a two-cover bidding process, encompassing fee/pre-qualification/technical documents in Cover 1 and financial proposals in Cover 2, along with specific requirements for technical and financial capacity, integrity pacts, and other supporting documentation as outlined in the tender documents. Interested and qualified parties are encouraged to meticulously review all provided tender documents, including the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT), Conditions of Contract (COC), and Additional Conditions of Contract (ACOC), to ensure full compliance with the stated requirements.