Water Gas Shift Technology Licensing for Coal to SNG Project

Coal India Limited, a prominent Public Sector Undertaking, is inviting bids for the selection of a Technology or Process Licensor for Water Gas Shift (WGS) technology. This crucial selection is a key component of the Coal to SNG Project, to be implemented at Juna Kunada, Majri Area, within the WCL Coalfields, Bhadravati Tehsil, Chandrapur District, Maharashtra State, India. The tender process officially commenced on September 23, 2026, with the e-publication of documents and the start of document downloads, which will conclude on November 20, 2026. Bidders can submit their proposals starting from October 10, 2026, with the final submission deadline set for November 20, 2026, at 05:00 PM. The bid opening ceremony is scheduled for November 21, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on October 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM at CIL HQ, Coal Bhawan, Action Area 1A, New Town, Rajarhat, Kolkata-700156, or via VC Online, to address any queries from prospective bidders. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required for this tender is ₹50,00,000. Further details regarding the technical and financial evaluation, bid conditions, and required documentation are available in the tender documents, which can be downloaded from September 23, 2026, up to November 20, 2026. The tender will be conducted under an open tender process, requiring two covers for submissions, with bid validity extending for 180 days. The overall project duration is estimated at 1825 days.