Geophysical Equipment Handling for Ground Gravity and Magnetic Surveys in Odisha

Work Description - As Per Nit

The Ministry of Mines, through its operating entity Mineral Exploration Corporation Limited (MECL), Central Head Quarters, Materials Division, invites eligible bidders to participate in an Open Tender for a Rate Contract for Hiring of Services for Handling Geophysical Equipment during Ground Gravity and Magnetic Survey Work for Geological Survey of India Eastern Region in Odisha State under NGPM. This essential service contract has a period of work spanning 365 days. The tender, identified by Reference Number 144/ET/MECL/MM/CONT/CGH/04 and Tender ID 2026_MoM_914106_1, is classified under Services and involves a three-cover bidding process. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically, with the document download and bid submission period commencing on 20-Jun-2026 at 06:30 PM and concluding on 30-Jun-2026 at 02:30 PM. The technical bids will be opened on 03-Jul-2026 at 11:00 AM at MECL, Seminary Hills, Nagpur. A mandatory Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹64,345 is required, payable to MINERAL EXPLORATION AND CONSULTANCY LIMITED at Nagpur, with options for EMD through BG/ST or EMD exemption allowed. The submission structure mandates Cover 1 for EMD/Valid Certificates (Fee), Cover 2 for the Scope of Work and Terms and Conditions (Pre-Qualification/Technical), and Cover 3 for the Price Bid (Finance). There is no tender fee associated with this procurement. Interested parties are advised to download the complete tender documents, including the NIT, from the e-procurement portal. For any queries, the Tender Inviting Authority is the GM (Procurement and Contract) at MECL, Seminary Hills, Nagpur.