📢 Overview:
DVC has invited electronic tenders on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) platform for the supply of biomass pellets to its various thermal power plants in Eastern India. The procurement is significant in volume and forms part of India’s green energy initiative under biomass co-firing policy in coal-based power plants.

🌾 Plant-wise Tender Details:

Plant	Quantity (MT)	Pre-Bid Meeting	Bid Closing	GeM BID No.
MTPS, Mejia (2×500 MW)	51,100 MT	04.07.2025 – 12:00 PM	24.07.2025	GEM/2025/B/6380137
BTPS, Bokaro	29,200 MT	03.07.2025 – 12:00 PM	24.07.2025	GEM/2025/B/6375299
DSTPS, Andal	51,100 MT	03.07.2025 – 04:00 PM	25.07.2025	GEM/2025/B/6380146
RTPS, Raghunathpur	51,100 MT	04.07.2025 – 04:00 PM	25.07.2025	GEM/2025/B/6380119
KTPS, Koderma (2×500 MW)	51,100 MT	08.07.2025 – 12:00 PM	25.07.2025	GEM/2025/B/6380205

🔗 Pre-Bid Meeting Link (MS Teams):
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✅ Key Highlights:

📌 Total Biomass Requirement: ~2.33 lakh MT
📋 Tender Type: Single Stage – Three Envelope
🖥️ Platform: Government e-Marketplace (GeM)
🔍 Opportunity for: Biomass pellet manufacturers, agri-residue processors, and renewable energy suppliers.
🗓️ Deadline: Between 24–25 July 2025 depending on the plant.
💼 Bidder Type: Open to MSMEs, large pellet producers, and consortiums.
⚙️ Compliance Needed: BIS/NTPC biomass norms, emission control, bulk supply logistics, and traceability.
🌱 Supports India’s Co-Firing Policy: Aligned with MoEFCC & MNRE for reducing coal usage.

📌 Why This Matters:

Large-Scale Business Potential – Supplying to multiple 2×500 MW plants.
Entry into Government Contracts – Working directly with DVC boosts credibility.
Revenue Assurance – Through government-backed procurement via GeM.
Environmental Impact – Supports India’s National Bio-Energy Mission.

🔍 Recommendations for Bidders:

Attend the pre-bid meetings to clarify terms, quantity scheduling, and logistics.
Register and update documents on GeM portal in advance.
Ensure your pellets meet the technical specifications and delivery standards.
Coordinate with logistics partners for bulk transport planning.
Highlight your sourcing strategy (agro waste, torrefied pellets, etc.) in technical bid.

⚠️ Disclaimer:

All interested vendors must read the official tender documents carefully on the GeM portal before bidding. The summary above is for informational purposes and does not substitute the official bid terms and conditions.