OPGC RFQ for selection of mine developer and operator of Manoharpur coal block

REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATION FOR SELECTION OF MINE DEVELOPER AND OPERATOR (MDO) OF MANOHARPUR COAL BLOCK

Odisha Power Generation Corporation Ltd (OPGC) is setting up 2 x 660 MW (Units 3 & 4) supercritical coal fired thermal power station at lb Thermal Power Station, Banharpali, Jharsuguda, Odisha, India. The Ministry of Coal, Government of India has allotted two contiguous coal blocks – Manoharpur (fully explored with proven geological reserves of 181.68 MT) and its Dip side (regionally explored with indicative geological reserves of 350 MT) located in the Ib Valley coal fields in the state of Odisha to meet the fuel requirement for its capacity addition.

OPGC has hereby initiated the bidding process for selection of MDO of the Manoharpur Coal Block and accordingly invites proposals from the companies who are prima facie' engaged in mining operations through issuance of Request for Qualification (RFQ). The details about the indicative scope of work, qualification requirements and cost of RFQ document etc. are available at OPGC website: http://www.opgc.co.in The Prospective Bidders willing to enter into Integrity Pact would qualify to participate in the Tender.

Last Date for purchase of RFQ from OPGC or down load from OPGC website is 15th March 2012. All correspondence including any further information required in relation to this RFQ shall be addressed to the General Manager (Mines) at the below address or email: mdo@opgc.co.in

ODISHA POWER GENERATION CORPORATION LTD.

7th Floor, Fortune Towers, Chandrasekharpur, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, PIN- 751023

Ph: +91 6742303765 - 66, Fax: +91 6742303755/56