Socio-Economic Survey Services for Mandakini-B Coal Project

The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), a prominent Public Sector Undertaking, hereby invites bids for an Open Tender (Tender ID: 2026_DVC_292986_1, Tender Reference Number: 2600003365) for the "Appointment of an Agency to carry out Socio Economic Survey for Mandakini-B Coal." This service-based tender, categorized under Miscellaneous Services, has an estimated tender value of ₹91,07,167 and requires a Bid Security (EMD) of ₹1,82,144 payable to Damodar Valley Corporation in Kolkata. The Work Description clearly outlines the need for a comprehensive Socio Economic Survey. Bidders are advised of critical dates including the Document Download Start Date on October 1, 2026, at 06:00 PM, with the Bid Submission End Date on October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for October 23, 2026, at 12:30 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for October 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM, which will be conducted virtually. The contract will be of the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) form, with a work period of 270 days and a bid validity of 180 days. The tender involves three covers: Envelope-I for EMD and Integrity Pact, Envelope-II for Pre-Qualification/Technical documents, and Envelope-III for the Financial Bid. The tender documents are available for download from October 1, 2026, to October 22, 2026, at 12:00 PM. All correspondence and submission should be directed to the Tender Inviting Authority: General Manager, C and M Department, Damodar Valley Corporation, DVC Towers, VIP Road, Kolkata, West Bengal, Pin 700054, India.