SME TENDEROpen OpportunitySME / MSME ProcurementOpen Tender
Tender ID:GEM/2026/B/7985600
NMDC Limited (Navratna CPSU, Ministry of Steel, Government of India)Central/State Government

NMDC Donimalai Iron Ore Mine Design, Supply & Commissioning of 150-KVA 3.3KV/230V Dry Type Lighting Transformer

Donimalai, Sandur Taluk, District Bellary, Karnataka, IndiaProcurement Portal: Central Procurement PortalLast Verified: 16 September 2026 at 01:19 pm IST
Estimated Value₹18.5 Lakh
Earnest Money (EMD)₹37,000
Tender FeeRefer Tender Doc
Closing Deadline26 Sept 202610 days remaining

SME Opportunity Score & Analysis

TenderMan proprietary analytical suitability index for MSMEs & startups

89/ 100
Highly Accessible for SMEs89% Suitability
Financial Barrier

High (EMD Exemption Applicable)

Experience Criteria

Relaxed for Startups & MSMEs

Doc Complexity

Standard MSME / Udyam Checklist

Specific MSME Provisions & Exemptions:

FULLY_ACCESSIBLE (Specialized Electrical Manufacturing MSME Opportunity, 100% MSE EMD Exemption & Navratna PSU Preference)

Official Tender InformationVerified Source Data

NMDC Donimalai Mine Lighting Transformer Tender 2026: 150-KVA Dry Type VPI GeM Bid INTRODUCTION NMDC Limited (formerly National Mineral Development Corporation), India's premier Navratna Public Sector Enterprise and single largest iron ore producer operating under the administrative authority of the Ministry of Steel, Government of India, published an open competitive tender on the Government e-Marketplace (GeM) under Bid Number GEM/2026/B/7985600 on 14 September 2026. This vital electrical power engineering procurement invites proposals from accredited transformer manufacturers, electrical engineering MSMEs, and high-voltage apparatus fabricators for the turnkey "Design, Supply, Installation, Commissioning, and Testing of a 3-Phase, 150-KVA, 3.3KV/230V, 50 Hz, Dry Type Vacuum Pressure Impregnated (VPI) Outdoor Lighting Transformer," deployed at the highly mechanized Donimalai Iron Ore Mine (DIOM) in Sandur Taluk, District Bellary (Ballari), Karnataka - 583118. With online bid submi

TenderMan Independent Analysis
SME & MSME Targeted Procurement
Opportunity Attractiveness

High commercial relevance in the Electrical Equipment, Industrial Transformers, Mine Electrification & Power Distribution sector. NMDC Limited (Navratna CPSU, Ministry of Steel, Government of India) procurement cycles indicate strong contract stability and predictable disbursement milestones.

Entry & Compliance Barrier

Low to moderate barrier. MSME bidders qualify for EMD exemption and relaxation on turnover metrics under Public Procurement Policy.

* Analytical assessment generated by TenderMan Editorial & Research Desk. Not issued by the procurement authority.
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Who Can Participate? (Eligibility Criteria)

Officially Specified Conditions
  • Bidder must hold valid GST Registration and PAN.
  • Prior technical capability in relevant field as defined by tender RFP.

Documents Required Checklist

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Technical Bid DocumentsCategory: Technical
Financial Proposal / BOQCategory: Financial
EMD / Fee Exemption CertificateCategory: Statutory

How to Participate in this Tender

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Tender Timeline & Milestones

Official scheduled dates for this procurement procedure

IST (UTC+5:30)
Tender Published
Mon, 14 Sept, 2026Completed
Bid Submission DeadlineCritical
Sat, 26 Sept, 2026Upcoming