CENTRAL COALFIELDS LIMITED A Miniratna Company Govt. of India Undertaking) DARBHANGA HOUSE, RANCHI -834029 Phone : (0651) 2360369/2360114 Fax : (0651) 2360369 / 2360007 No : Wsry(CCL)/EOI/Dhori reject/12/ Date : / / 2012

Expression of Interest for Purchase of Washery Rejects.

This is for information of all interested thermal based Power Plants / Fluidized Bed Combustion Technology based TPPS that CCL would like to sell 0.74 Mtpa washery rejects to be produced from upcoming Dhori Washery to be installed under turnkey concept. The rejects will have GCV 3640 kcal/ kg(as per TEFR of CMPDIL, based on one sample test result which is likely to vary on either side depending on characteristics and quality of Raw Coal Feed) . The rejects are expected to be available from June 2014/commissioning & starting of the Washery and its price will be as per the selling price of rejects as decided by CCL/CIL/MoC taking into account the situation prevailing at the time of commissioning & starting of washery.

All interested thermal based Power Plants / Fluidized Bed Combustion Technology based TPPs fulfilling the requisite criteria as given in EoI document (see website www.ccl.gov.in, having requirement of rejects from June’2014/commissioning & starting of the Washery onwards, may please submit their expression of interest to the office of the General Manager, Sales and Marketing Division , CCL, Darbhanga House, Ranchi (Jharkhand) at 15.00 Hrs. (IST) on or before 30.03.2012.

Clarification required by the Respondents may be submitted on or before 19.03.2012 through email Id : [email protected] or through FAX. The interested bidders may also attend the pre-bid meeting on 21.03.2012 at 11.00 Hrs. (IST) in the office of the General Manager , Sales and Marketing Division, CCL, Darbhanga House, Ranchi, Jharkhand.

The details can be viewed and downloaded from CCL website www.ccl.gov.in till 05.03.2012

CENTRAL COALFIELDS LIMITED

A Miniratna Company(Govt. of India Undertaking)

DARBHANGA HOUSE, RANCHI -834029

Phone : (0651)2360369/ 2360114 Fax : (0651) 2360369/2360007 Expression of Interest (EoI) for purchase of washery rejects from proposed Dhori Washery of CCL.

Last date of submission : 30.03.2012

1. CENTRAL COALFIELDS LIMITED – BACK GROUND

CCL is a Public Sector Undertaking engaged in Mining of Coal and allied activities. It occupies an important place in coal mining sector in India as much as it produces bulk of the medium coking coal mined in the country. CCL meets almost 80% of the total medium coking coal requirement of the integrated steel sector. CCL was established on 1st Nov’1975 to operate medium coking coal /non-coking coal mines operating in the North Karanpura, South Karanpura, East , West Bokaro, Ramgarh, Giridih, Hutar and Daltonganj Coalfields to ensure planned development of the medium coking coal /non- coking coal resources in the country.

A brief description of the organized structure and detail activities of CCL can be viewed in the web site : www.ccl.gov.in.

BACKGROUND FOR CALLING OF EXPRESSION OF INTEREST

The Expert Appraisal Committee (EAC) of MoEF has approved the terms of reference (ToR) for preparation of EIA/EMP for the Dhori medium coking coal washery (2.5 Mtpa) of CCL. As per the approved ToR, MoEF has prescribed that the rejects should be completely used in FBC based TPP and MoU should be entered into with potential buyers for the long term use.

2. OBJECTIVE OF INVITATION FOR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EoI)

The object of this invitation for EoI is to select nationally / internationally experienced and financially capable consumers who have their own thermal based power plant / FBC based TPP to purchase the rejects from Dhori washery of CCL for their captive use.

3. BRIEF OUTLINE OF OFFERED WASHERY REJECTS

Dhori coking coal washery having capacity 2.50 MTY will be installed at Dhori Area,CCL. It is located near the Tarmi Siding & beside the proposed Tarmi Quarry No. 2 project in Dhori Area. The lies on the Gomoh- Barkakana – Dehri-on –Sone loop line of Eastern railway . , , & Bhandaridah railway station are the nearby railway stations. Phusro- Dumri all weather metalled road , which joins with GT Road in the north is the nearby road. The ash % of reject will be 53.2% & moisture will be 0.9% ( Air dried basis).

Characteristics of washery rejects :

Sl Name of Washery Approx. GCV (kcal/kg) No. Quantity (Mtpa)

1 Dhori Washery 0.74 MTY 3640(as per TEFR of CMPDIL, based on one (2.5MTY) on sample test result which is likely to vary on turnkey basis. either side depending on characteristics and quality of Raw Coal Feed)

4. Terms and condition :

After short listing of the interested bidders based on this EOI, it will be followed by 2nd stage of bidding, an agreement between CCL and Party / Parties after completion of all the formalities and finalization of bidding. The guiding principles of the agreement will be as under :

The transportation of Rejects for use in captive Thermal based Power Plant/Fluidized Bed Combustion Technology based TPP shall be preferably within 100 Kms . However the power utility unit interested to lift the Reject by Rail mode will have to arrange their own siding and transportation of Reject from Washery to siding.

Reject should not be lying stacked at washery site more than ten days. If rejects lie for more than ten days at the working site, ground rent will be charged @ Rs.4500 per acre per month, which shall be enhanced by 25% after lapse of every three years.

MoU should be entered into with CCL and the successful bidder for long term use of the rejects. The MoU is to be signed in advance of the construction of washery as soon as the final selection of bidder is finalized. This is for purpose of obtaining environment clearance from MoEF.

MOU will contain the provision for compensation for short lifting/delivery below 60% of Annual Contracted Quantity and performance incentive to be paid by purchaser in excess of 90% of the annual contracted quantity lifted by the purchaser as per model FSA applicable for erstwhile non-core sector consumers. However, in case of force majeure situations as defined in FSA(copy annexed) the question of payment of performance incentive or compensation for short lifting /delivery etc. will not arise.

The quantity of rejects to be supplied shall be 50% of the capacity or total production whichever is higher during the first year of commissioning. During second ,third & fourth year ,the supply of rejects shall be 80% ,90% & 100% respectively or total production whichever is higher.

All applicable laws/ rules relating to environment has to be complied by the selected bidder.

All applicable labour laws /other statutory obligations have to be complied by the selected bidders.

The successful bidder before entering into an MoU or concurrently at the time of signing of MoU will have to furnish a commitment guarantee in the form of a Bank Guarantee or demand draft equivalent of 10% of value of annual contracted quantity of reject. The commitment guarantee is liable to be forfeited in the event of non materialization of the project within June’2014. For the purpose each bidder is required to furnish a detailed Project Report (hereinafter referred as “DPR”.) indicating the cost of the project .

CCL may call pre NIT meeting amongst short listed parties before 2nd stage of bidding.

5. QUALIFICATION CRITERIA

5.1 For the purpose of this EoI, a company will mean a company registered / incorporated in India who have/ or going to have their own thermal based power plants/ FBC technology based TPP.

5.2 The intending Respondents will be required to submit along with the EoI a declaration in a non judicial stamp paper of Rs.100 only to the effect that they are not involved in any litigation with any companies and government of India and also not involved in any CBI or Vigilance cases. An affidavit is to be submitted by the party in this regard.

5.3 The intending Respondents will be required to submit along with the Eol a declaration that their business has not been banned at any time by any PSU / Government of India.

5.4 All Respondents will be required to submit their application supported by documentary evidence in respect of all sub clauses supported by document / certificates specially their financial capabilities (like audited annual accounts for last three years & a certificate from CEA or state authorities.

5.5 Copy of PAN No. & Sales Tax Registration number must be accompanied along with EoI.

5.6 The bidder must produce evidence of adequacy of working capital and in case obtaining credit from bank, a certificate from concerned bank is to be produced to that effect indicating the amount of credit to be given.The bidder must have an annual turn over of Rs 50 crore per annum.

5.7 Each respondent company / companies may express their interest of purchase of washery rejects and its transportation from Dhori Washery for their existing plant or plant scheduled to be completed before June’2014.

The transportation of rejects for use in captive thermal based power plants/ /FBC technology based TPP shall be preferably within 100 km.

6. SELECTION METHODOLOGY

The Eol received from the Respondents will be scrutinized for short listing on the basis of fulfillment of minimum qualification criteria spelt out under clause 5.0 & the final selection will be made through second stage bidding amongst the qualified shortlisted

7. SUBMISSION OF EoI

The intending Respondents are required to submit three copies of expression of Interest, (one original & two copies) duly signed by authorized signatory in all pages along with seal separately for washery rejects, stating mode of transport and approach note along with forms appended below to this notification duly filled in. All the claims made in the form by the prospective bidder must be supported by reliable documents and credentials which may be verified for its genuineness. All the three copies of EoI in respect of Dhori washery should be placed in loose one cover. All such loose covers (in case EoI) should be contained in a sealed top cover, clearly bearing the name and address of the Principal Respondent and superscripted on the top left corner by “EoI for Washery Rejects”.

The EoI should be submitted to the office of the General Manager, Sales & Marketing Division, CCL, Darbhanga House, Ranchi- 834001 (Jharkhand) at 15.00 Hrs (IST) on or before 30.03.2012.

Clarification required by the Respondents may be submitted on or before 19.03.2012 through e-mail Id – [email protected]

CCL reserves the right to accept the applications in entirely or reject any or all of them or withdraw the notice at any stage of processing without assigning any reason whatsoever.

CCL shall not be held responsible for non receipt of submittals sent by the prospective bidder by post or private couriers, within the stipulated time.

PRESCRIBED FORMAT

FORM-I GENERAL INFORMATION

Sl.No. Information required To be filled by bidder

1 Name, Address, Telephone Number, Fax number and e-mail Id of the Respondent

2 Name of Banker

3 Details of the ownership of Industry/FBC based thermal plant or any other industry based on thermal of the principal respondent

4 Special mention, if any

FORM-II EXPERIENCE OF THE COMPANY

Sl.No Details of similar Location of Total Washery Details nature of work operation Rejects Transport experience in last five transported Facility years during the period 2008- 09,2009-10, 2010-11

1

FORM-III INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL STATUS

Sl.No Indicators 2010- 2009- 2008- 11 10 09

1 Turn over, last three years in INR

2 PAN number & Sales tax Registration number, TAN Number

3 Details of Financial adequacy (Bank details)

4 Detail of Financial sanctions from Financial Institution

DOCUMENTS FOR THERMAL BASED POWER PLANTS / FLUIDIZED BED COMBUSTION TECHNOLOGY BASED TPPs

1. Plan approval of Plant from Directorate of industries/ Department of Energy of the concerned state.

2. No objection certificate of Pollution Control Department.

3. Relevant industry registration document

4. Provisional capacity assessment shown through ToR approved by MoEF, Government of India.

5. PAN number

6. Current Electricity Bill

7. Companies CIN No. issued by Registrar of Companies

8. VAT registration certificate and CST Registration certificate

9. Registration with Excise Department

10. Copy of sales tax return for the year 2010-11 or last return

11. Audited balance sheet for the last three years

12. Other relevant documents as per terms and conditions of Expression of Interest document.

13. Permission for commissioning of power plant granted by CEA/ MOP/Govt. of relevant state.

14. Existence of business entity- Certificate of Incorporation /Commencement of Business Certificate.

15. Approval of the investment decision- certified copy of the decision of Board of Directors duly signed by Company Secretary under common seal.

16. Technical and feasibility studies- Detailed Project Report prepared by Independent agency/Expert or In-House(if in-house prepared it should be self attested)

17. Land acquisition – land registration/transfer deed/land lease agreement

18. Environmental clearance granted by MoEF or state level Environmental Impact Assessment Authority, as applicable.

19. Forest Clearance, if applicable or NOC granted by concerned DFO

20. Water allocation – Sanction letter for firm water allocation granted by Central Ground Water Authority & /or State Water Supply Authority.

21. Commitment of equity investment by the Company for the project – certified copy of the decision of the Board of Directors duly signed by Company Secretary under common seal.

22. Financing of the Project/s financial closure – final sanction letter from the Bank(s) / Financial Institution/s or Loan Agreement.