2025-07-30

🔥 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 residue—primarily paddy stubble—for its thermal power plants. This is a major opportunity for biomass pellet manufacturers in India, especially those based in Haryana.

📅 Tender Published: 04 July 2025
📅 Bid Submission Deadline: 04 August 2025, 1:00 PM
🔍 Tender ID: 2025_HBC_456294_1
📍 Location: HPGCL Thermal Plants – Panipat, Yamunanagar, Hisar
📎 Tender Link: https://etenders.hry.nic.in/nicgep/app


📌 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 Amount₹50,00,000 (for 2 or 3 plant supply)
Tender Fee + Processing Fee₹1,180 + ₹1,180 = ₹2,360
EligibilityPellet plant must be in Haryana
Contract Duration1 year (extendable by 1 year)
Delivery ModeFOR at plant site (truck or rail)
Benchmark Price Cap₹2.58 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

✅ Technical Specifications of Biomass Pellets

ParameterSpecification
Base MaterialAgro residue (no wood allowed)
Mandatory Raw Material≥ 50% rice paddy stubble/straw from Haryana
Bulk Density≥ 600 kg/m³
Diameter≤ 25 mm
Moisture Content≤ 14% (As Received Basis)
Gross Calorific Value3400–5000 kcal/kg
Volatile Matter (VM)≤ 22%
Hard Groove Index (HGI)≥ 50
Fines (<3mm)≤ 5%

⚠️ Strict Do’s and Don’ts

✅ 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.

🔍 Quote: “Wood obtained from tree cutting shall not be treated as agro residue and shall not be used…” — Page 21


🧾 Eligibility Criteria (PQRS Highlights)

  • Experience: PO(s) executed in last 7 years in HPGCL/NTPC/SEBs/PSUs of similar material.
  • Turnover: ₹5.46 Cr (for 1 plant), ₹10.92 Cr (for 2), ₹16.38 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.


📦 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.

📜 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%

📬 How to Apply

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

📨 Contact:
Chief Engineer Planning,
Shakti Bhawan, Sector-6, HPGCL, Panchkula
📧 Email: seplg.pkl@hpgcl.org.in | xenplgp4.pkl@hpgcl.org.in
📞 Phone: 9355869241, 8222024011


📢 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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