Masinta Pumped Storage Project: Borehole Drilling and Rock Mechanics Investigations in Odisha

This tender opportunity, issued by NHPC Limited and specifically managed by the Gr Senior Manager at their Bhubaneswar office (address provided), concerns the critical Drilling of New Boreholes and Making Arrangements for Rock Mechanics Investigations, Including In-Situ Rock Mechanics Testing and Stress Measurement at the significant Masinta Pumped Storage Project (1000 MW) located in District Debagada, Odisha. The tender, with reference number NH/MASINTA/PSP/2026/178928, is an Open Tender falling under the Works category, with a specific product category of Drilling Works. Interested parties are advised that the tender documents will be available for download from 11-Nov-2026 10:00 AM until 25-Nov-2026 05:00 PM. The Bid Submission Start Date is 11-Nov-2026 10:00 AM, with the Bid Submission End Date being 25-Nov-2026 05:00 PM. A Tender Fee of ₹590 is applicable, and an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹83,000 is required. The Bid Opening Date is scheduled for 28-Nov-2026 03:00 PM. This project represents a vital step in the geotechnical assessment and development of the Masinta Pumped Storage Project.