SME TENDEROpen OpportunitySME / MSME ProcurementOpen Tender
Tender ID:GEM/2026/B/8014671
SJVN Limited (Joint Venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh - Mini Ratna PSU)Central/State Government

SJVN Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station Bathymetric, Sedimentation & Drone Topographical Survey

District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh, IndiaProcurement Portal: Central Procurement PortalLast Verified: 15 September 2026 at 09:59 pm IST
Estimated Value₹28 Lakh
Earnest Money (EMD)₹56,000
Tender FeeRefer Tender Doc
Closing Deadline6 Oct 202620 days remaining

SME Opportunity Score & Analysis

TenderMan proprietary analytical suitability index for MSMEs & startups

89100/ 100
Highly Accessible for SMEs89100% 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 (Deep Technical Niche, Explicit MSE EMD Exemption & Level Playing Field)

Official Tender InformationVerified Source Data

SJVN Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station Drone & Bathymetric Survey Tender 2026: GeM Bid Intelligence INTRODUCTION SJVN Limited (formerly Satluj Jal Vidyut Nigam), a Mini Ratna Category-I Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) operating as a joint venture between the Government of India and the Government of Himachal Pradesh under the administrative control of the Ministry of Power, published an official Notice Inviting Tender (NIT) under Tender Reference PCD-1043(O&M)/2026 and Government e-Marketplace (GeM) Bid Number GEM/2026/B/8014671 on 11 September 2026. This highly specialized geospatial and hydro-engineering tender calls for accredited surveying agencies to execute a comprehensive "Bathymetric Survey, Sedimentation Study, and Drone-Based Topographical Survey of the Nathpa Dam Reservoir" servicing the flagship 1,500 MW Nathpa Jhakri Hydro Power Station (NJHPS) in District Kinnaur, Himachal Pradesh. With the online bid submission deadline scheduled for 06 October 2026 at 01:00

TenderMan Independent Analysis
SME & MSME Targeted Procurement
Opportunity Attractiveness

High commercial relevance in the Drone Surveying, Bathymetric Mapping, Hydro-Geological Studies & GIS sector. SJVN Limited (Joint Venture of Govt. of India & Govt. of Himachal Pradesh - Mini Ratna PSU) 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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EMD / Fee Exemption CertificateCategory: Statutory

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Tender Timeline & Milestones

Official scheduled dates for this procurement procedure

IST (UTC+5:30)
Tender Published
Fri, 11 Sept, 2026Completed
Bid Submission DeadlineCritical
Tue, 6 Oct, 2026Upcoming