March 27, 2025

🔥 PSPCL Biomass Pellet Procurement Tender 2025 – Key Details & Requirements 🌿⚡

The Punjab State Power Corporation Limited (PSPCL) has issued a tender for the procurement of agro-residue-based non-torrefied biomass pellets for Guru Hargobind Thermal Plant (GHTP), Lehra Mohabbat, Punjab. This initiative supports India’s green energy mission by co-firing biomass pellets in coal-based power plants to reduce carbon emissions. If you are a biomass pellet manufacturer or supplier, this tender presents a lucrative opportunity.


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🔹 Tender Overview

  • Tender ID: 2025_POWER_137092_1
  • Tender Reference No.: 1780/FE&T/O&M/PC-2652 Dated 20-03-2025
  • Category: Biomass Non-Torrefied Pellets
  • Location: GHTP, Lehra Mohabbat, Punjab
  • Contract Type: Tender cum Auction
  • Bid Validity: 120 Days
  • Work Duration: 365 Days
  • Tender Mode: E-Tendering Only
  • Contact Details:
    📞 96461-17604 / 96461-17659
    📧 [email protected] / [email protected]

💰 Commercial Details

  • Tender Fee: ₹5,900 (Processing Fee)
  • Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): ₹20,00,000
  • Payment Mode: Online Only

📌 Important Dates

  • Tender Published Date: 20-Mar-2025
  • Document Download Start: 20-Mar-2025 (5:00 PM)
  • Document Download End: 07-Apr-2025 (11:30 AM)
  • Bid Submission Start: 20-Mar-2025 (5:00 PM)
  • Bid Submission End: 07-Apr-2025 (11:30 AM)
  • Bid Opening Date: 11-Apr-2025

🔑 Technical Specifications of Biomass Pellets

The pellets must adhere to strict quality parameters to ensure compatibility with GHTP’s combustion system:

  • Raw Material: Agro-residue (Wood-based pellets are NOT acceptable)
  • Diameter: ≤ 25mm; No other dimension exceeding 35mm
  • Bulk Density: ≥ 600 kg/m³
  • Fines (<3mm): ≤ 5%
  • Moisture Content: ≤ 14%
  • Gross Calorific Value (GCV): 2800–4000 kcal/kg
  • Mandatory Usage: At least 50% paddy straw from Punjab (documentary proof required)

pdf: tendernotice_1.pdf, page no8, para b.

🚚 Transportation & Unloading Requirements

  • Mode: Covered trucks with waterproofing (Rail transport subject to approval)
  • Unloading: Supplier to handle unloading using tipper trucks/trolleys
  • Rejection Clause: If materials fail to meet specifications, PSPCL holds no liability

📜 Submission & Technical Details

  • Bid Submission Covers:
    1️⃣ Fee Cover: EMD proof or exemption certificate
    2️⃣ PreQual/Technical Cover: Technical and commercial qualification documents
    3️⃣ Finance Cover: Price bid as per BOQ
  • Multi-Currency Bidding: ❌ Not Allowed
  • Preferential Bidders: ❌ Not Allowed
  • Independent External Monitor: ❌ Not Applicable

🔧 Key Commercial & Technical Conditions

  • Experience Requirement: Bidders must provide completion certificates for similar supplies in the last 5 years.
  • New Suppliers: If bidding for the first time, a technical and financial appraisal will be conducted at the bidder’s cost.
  • Contract Flexibility: PSPCL reserves the right to increase the order quantity based on mutual agreement.

📅 Next Steps for Interested Bidders

1️⃣ Visit the Punjab Government e-Procurement Portal and download the tender documents.
2️⃣ Ensure compliance with all technical and commercial conditions.
3️⃣ Submit your bid online before the deadline (07-Apr-2025, 11:30 AM).

🔹 This is a major opportunity for biomass pellet manufacturers to collaborate with PSPCL and contribute to India’s sustainable energy transition. 🌱⚡