Tangardihi North Coal Block Mine Developer and Operator Selection and Operation

Odisha Coal and Power Limited (OCPL), a State Government and UT organization, is pleased to announce an Open Tender for the Selection of a Mine Developer and Operator (MDO) for the Exploration, Planning, Development, and Operation of the Tangardihi North Coal Block. This significant project, located in the Sundargarh District of Odisha State, represents a critical opportunity for experienced entities to contribute to the region's energy sector. The tender process, identified by Tender ID 2026_OCAPL_140676_1 and Tender Reference Number OCPL/SER-246/2026, is structured as an Item Rate contract, utilizing a two-cover system for submissions. Prospective bidders are required to submit their bids by 23-Oct-2026 at 03:00 PM, with the bid opening scheduled for 26-Oct-2026 at 03:30 PM. The documentation for this tender is available for download from 09-Sep-2026 at 05:50 PM until the submission deadline. A mandatory Pre-Bid Meeting will be held on 03-Oct-2026 at 11:00 AM at OCPL's office in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, to address any queries from potential applicants. An Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹5,00,00,000 is required, payable to Odisha Coal and Power Limited. The Tender Fee for this opportunity is ₹1,18,000, also payable to OCPL. Further details regarding the scope of work, technical and financial evaluation criteria, and submission requirements are available in the Notice Inviting Bid (NIB), Instructions to Bidders (ITB), Coal Mining Agreement (CMA), and Bill of Quantities (BOQ), which are accessible through the tender portal.