2025-07-30

πŸ”₯ HPGCL Tender: Supply of Torrefied Agro Residue Biomass Pellets (3.55 Lakh MT) – Apply Now!

Haryana Power Generation Corporation Limited (HPGCL) has released a significant open tender for the supply of 3.55 Lakh Metric Tons of torrefied biomass pellets made from agro residueβ€”primarily paddy stubbleβ€”for its thermal power plants. This is a major opportunity for biomass pellet manufacturers in India, especially those based in Haryana.

πŸ“… Tender Published: 04 July 2025
πŸ“… Bid Submission Deadline: 04 August 2025, 1:00 PM
πŸ” Tender ID: 2025_HBC_456294_1
πŸ“ Location: HPGCL Thermal Plants – Panipat, Yamunanagar, Hisar
πŸ“Ž Tender Link: https://etenders.hry.nic.in/nicgep/app


πŸ“Œ Quick Summary

ParticularDetails
Tender TypeOpen Tender (Single Stage – Two Envelope)
Tender Ref. No.40/CE/PLG/BiomassPellets/398 dated 04.07.2025
Total Quantity3,55,000 MT (1 year) + optional 1-year extension
MaterialTorrefied Biomass Pellets (Min. 50% Rice Paddy Residue)
Technical Bid Opening06 August 2025
EMD Amountβ‚Ή50,00,000 (for 2 or 3 plant supply)
Tender Fee + Processing Feeβ‚Ή1,180 + β‚Ή1,180 = β‚Ή2,360
EligibilityPellet plant must be in Haryana
Contract Duration1 year (extendable by 1 year)
Delivery ModeFOR at plant site (truck or rail)
Benchmark Price Capβ‚Ή2.58 per 1000 Kcal (ex-GST & transport)

🏭 Supply Targets Per Plant

HPGCL PlantAnnual Quantity (MT)Daily Avg. (MT)
PTPS, Panipat85,000233
DCRTPP, YamunaNagar90,000247
RGTPP, Hisar180,000493
Total355,000973

βœ… Technical Specifications of Biomass Pellets

ParameterSpecification
Base MaterialAgro residue (no wood allowed)
Mandatory Raw Materialβ‰₯ 50% rice paddy stubble/straw from Haryana
Bulk Densityβ‰₯ 600 kg/mΒ³
Diameter≀ 25 mm
Moisture Content≀ 14% (As Received Basis)
Gross Calorific Value3400–5000 kcal/kg
Volatile Matter (VM)≀ 22%
Hard Groove Index (HGI)β‰₯ 50
Fines (<3mm)≀ 5%

⚠️ Strict Do’s and Don’ts

βœ… Allowed:

  • Paddy straw, cotton stalks, mustard husk, groundnut shell, bamboo, sarkanda, horticulture waste.
  • Binders (in limited proportion): Lignin, starch, cow dung, natural additives.
  • Direct purchase from farmers via Haryana’s agriharyana.gov.in portal or certified by agriculture officers if portal is non-functional.

❌ Not Allowed:

  • Any wood-derived raw material (saw dust, furniture waste, etc.).
  • Press mud, poultry waste, or any material causing odor/nuisance.
  • Non-declared binders or undisclosed compositions.

πŸ” Quote: β€œWood obtained from tree cutting shall not be treated as agro residue and shall not be used…” β€” Page 21


🧾 Eligibility Criteria (PQRS Highlights)

  • Experience: PO(s) executed in last 7 years in HPGCL/NTPC/SEBs/PSUs of similar material.
  • Turnover: β‚Ή5.46 Cr (for 1 plant), β‚Ή10.92 Cr (for 2), β‚Ή16.38 Cr (for 3).
  • Plant Location: Must be in Haryana, registered in bidder’s name.
  • Minimum Available Free Capacity (AFMC):
    • 50 TPD (for 1 plant)
    • 100 TPD (for 2)
    • 150 TPD (for 3)

🟑 MSMEs in Haryana may receive exemptions on EMD, turnover, and past experience. Refer Annexure-XIII of tender for GoH MSME Policy dated 13.08.2021.


πŸ“¦ Supply, Delivery & Penalty Conditions

  • Start Delivery: Within 30 days from PO or 2 days from supply schedule.
  • Unloading: By HPGCL if loose-filled, by supplier if bagged.
  • LD Penalty: 5% of shortfall value beyond 15% monthly deficit.
  • Sampling: Moisture & HGI tested pre-unloading; GCV, VM tested post.

πŸ“œ Price Escalation Clause (2nd Year)

  • Escalation applicable based on:
    • Diesel Price (13%)
    • Electricity WPI (17%)
    • Raw Material (42%)
    • Labour CPI (20%)
  • Fixed portion (F): 8%

πŸ“¬ How to Apply

  • Portal: https://etenders.hry.nic.in
  • Digital Signature: Class-III required
  • Bid Validity: 180 Days
  • Documents: Technical + Financial (.pdf + .xls)

πŸ“¨ Contact:
Chief Engineer Planning,
Shakti Bhawan, Sector-6, HPGCL, Panchkula
πŸ“§ Email: [email protected] | [email protected]
πŸ“ž Phone: 9355869241, 8222024011


πŸ“’ Disclaimer:

All information above is summarized from the official tender documents available on the Haryana e-Procurement Portal. Applicants are advised to read the full tender document carefully before bidding.



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