Corrigendum-Gua MDO PDF

STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED
(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

BOKARO STEEL PLANT
TENDER & CLAIMS DEPARTMENT (PROJECTS DIVISION)
ISPAT BHAWAN, BOKARO STEEL CITY – 827001
BOKARO, JHARKHAND (INDIA)
Telephone: +91 6542-240375, Fax: +91 6542-240375/163
Email: bsl.proj.tenders@sail.in
CORRIGENDUM-01
Extension of Bid Submission Due Date, MSA(Mining Services Agreement) & Clarifications
GLOBAL TENDER ENQUIRY
NIT No.: T&C(M)/BSL-JGOM/GUA/BKD/630 dtd 23.12.2022
1. Bid submission due date of the above referred Tender for “Selection of MDO for
Expansion of Gua Ore Mines to 10 MTPA of Product Capacity with
Matching Beneficiation Facilities,4 MTPA Pellet Plant and 10 MTPA loading
Plant” has been extended up to 08.05.2023 1130 hrs IST. Tenders shall be
opened on 08.05.2023 1145 hrs IST or thereafter.
2. The following “Existing Provisions” of bid document Mining Services
Agreement (MSA) shall be considered to be revised/ modified as per the
“Revised Provisions” mentioned in the table below:
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1. MSA/11 “Effective Date” means the “Effective Date” means the date of signing of
/1.1.25 date of signing of the Mining the Mining Services Agreement(MSA) or 60
Services Agreement or 60 days days from the date of issue of the Letter of
from the date of issue of the Acceptance (LoA), whichever is earlier.
Letter of Acceptance(LoA) However, if CTE (Consent to Establish) is not
whichever is earlier. available on the Effective Date, then the
“Effective Date” shall be considered as the
date on which the valid CTE is made
available.
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BOKARO STEEL PLANT
Telephone: +91 6542-240375, Fax: +91 6542-240375/163
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2. MSA/94 The Contractor shall use steel The Contractor shall use such items of
/33 manufactured by Steel Authority steel as are manufactured by Steel
Authority of India Limited (SAIL) and which
of India Limited (SAIL) and which are required for execution of all civil and
are required for execution of all building structural work including sheeting,
technological structures, pipelines, etc.
civil and building structural work Such items of steel as are made by SAIL
including sheeting, technological and required for the work shall be
procured from SAIL-Stockyards / Plants.
structures, pipelines, etc. Such
To ensure availability of steel items
items of steel as are made by required for the Facilities, the Contractor
has to give at least 1(one) month advance
SAIL and required for the work
intimation of such requirement. However,
may be procured from SAIL- in case of non-availability of steel from
SAIL-Stockyards, the contractor shall be
Stockyards / Plants. To ensure
free to procure steel materials from
availability of steel items various other integrated Steel producers by
giving 04 weeks’ notice to SAIL.For
required for the Facilities, the
technological structures, no clearance is
Contractor has to give at least required from SAIL before procuring steel
from other integrated steel producers.
1(one) month advance intimation
of such requirement. However,
in case of non-availability of
steel from SAIL-Stockyards, the
contractor shall be free to
procure steel materials from
various other integrated Steel
producers by giving 04 weeks’
notice to SAIL.
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BOKARO STEEL PLANT
Telephone: +91 6542-240375, Fax: +91 6542-240375/163
3. List of frequently asked queries/clarifications in the above tender.
4. All other terms and conditions of NIT shall remain unchanged.
5. The bidding schedule shall be as follows:
Srl Events Tentative Schedule
1 Last date for purchase of Tender Documents 05.05.2023
2 Last date and time for submission of Proposal 08.05.2023 1130 hrs
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3 Opening of Bid Security and Techno- 08.05.2023 1145 hrs
Commercial Proposals submitted by bidders (in IST or thereafter
presence of bidders who choose to attend)
CGM(P)/ Commercial
SAIL/BSL
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Tender No.: T&C(M)/BSL-JGOM/GUA/BKD/630 Date: 23.12.2022
SELECTION OF MDO FOR EXPANSION OF GUA ORE MINES TO 10 MTPA OF PRODUCT CAPACITY WITH MATCHING BENEFICIATION FACILITIES, 4 MTPA PELLET PLANT AND 10 MTPA LOADING PLANT
Section ref no. and Existing SAIL's Reply Changes from NIT
S. No. Clarification Required Suggested Text for Amendment, if any Rationale for Clarification or Amendment
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1 Clause 8.1 8.1 Commencement of Commercial The commercial production date is 37 months from To mitigate, the following amendment can be undetaken Given the scope of work, Project will involve major Gua Iron Ore Mine is a working mine having production capacity No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 37 Production effective date of MSA. The Milestones of Project are in the agreement: capital investment. In the current scenarion there is of 4 MTPA. Crushed ROM is transported through a series of
(a) Commercial Production period Crushing Plant, Beneficiation Plant, Palletizations Plant no scope for MDO to generate any revenue during downhill conveyor to loading plant and subsequenlty loded in to Clarification Only
shall start from 37th month from the with interconnecting conveyors from Primary stockpile. I. The commercial production date can be split into Three intial construciton period of 3 years which is very Wagons.There is no alternate evacuation transport road form the
“Effective date”. During this construction Period, MDO has no obligation Milestones without changing the overall construction risky from project financing point of view. MDO earmarked mining area to new loading siding. Also the
for interim Mining at GOM and hence it will have no period. present EC does not have permission for interim mining with road
revenue during this period. Milestone 1: MIning of suitable quantity and product size transportation.Hence option of Interim mining for MDO is not
Consequently, MDO is exposed to very high Working after mutal discussion, feasible logistically as well as statutorily.Further mining fee "M1 &
Capital requirement. This may lead bidder to quote Milestone 2: Construction of Crushing Plant and M2 " will not be applicable in case of interim mining as it also
higher. Milestone 3: Construction of Beneficiation Plant & covers Beneficiation and loading .
Hence, for the fair price discovery, we suggest to add Pelletization Plant
provision of interim mining in the agreement wherein
during construction Period, MDO may undertake the II.During construction of crushing plant, the Mining,
MIning and supply Iron Ore at Mine Pit to SAIL. crushing & Screening to be allowed with HEMM and
Mobile Crushing & Screening Plant for which Mining Fees
(M1 & M2) as described in clause 9.2 will be applicable.
2 Clause 25.1 Delay in Commencement of We understand that the total period of construction The total construction period is 36 months from the Effective No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 76 Commercial Production shall be 6 years including extension for whatsoever Date of Contract. In case extension of Constrcution Period beyond
reasons as mentioned in the agreemnt. 36 months due to non-performance on part of MDO, SAIL shall be Clarification Only
Please confirm. Further, indemnification of Loss of indemnified for the damages including Loss of Profit.
profit is not on euitable basis and hence we request you - -
to please remove such condition.
It is requested to remove the word “Loss of Profit”. Clarification provided above No change from NIT.
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3 Clause 6.1 6.1.1.3 Indenting of Railway Wagons We understand that the payment of mining fee is linked Request you to Include following provisions for Project requires huge capital investment and hence SAIL is operating five integarted steel plants and is commited to No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 20 with quantity of lumps, fines and pellets dispatched. compensating the MDO in case of non take-off: to make the agreement equitable and financial off take iron ore lumps & fines and pellets, comensurate with
and Since, MDO does not have control over dispatch, bankable it is prudent to include clauses which Production plan (Annexure -3 of Draft MSA). Clarification Only
therefore SAIL should take full responsibility for 1. If the MDO meet the quarterly target and GOM fails to balance the obligations of SAIL and MDO.
Clause 9.5.2 9.5.2 Liquidated Damages for shortfall dispatch. provide sufficient rake/buyers truck for final dispatch, 90%
MSA, Pg. No. 54 in Quantity of the respective Fees to be paid based on weighment at Further, Liquidated Damages are already applicable
Further in case of non-offtake by SAIL, MDO is exposed stockpile for the un dispatched ore and remaining 10% to on the MDO as per Clause 9.5.2 of MSA for shortfall
to huge financial burden considering the investment be adjusted during final dispatch. in quantity, the costing of the project has to take
requirement for the project. Hence to make the this into consideration and accordingly, the capex
agreement financially banakble it is suggested to include 2. Further in any case, If SAIL offtakes less than 90% of the deployment is done considering certain level of
the provisions for damages on SAIL in case of scheduled quarterly quantity in any quarter, then SAIL will revenue realization at certain production levels.
nonofftake. pay 35% of the Mining fee (towards fixed cost) for the
difference of quantity between 90% of the scheduled In case of non-offtake, MDO receives zero payment.
quarterly quantity and quantity actually offtaken by SAIL Therefore, we request you to incorporate
in that quarter. compensation for reduction in offtake.
3. In the event when SAIL opts not to take Delivery of Iron

Ore, MDO will have additional burden of rehandling of
Iron Ore which it is forced to keep in stockpile.
In case of such stockpiling and re-handling of iron ore,

quality of iron ore will deteriorate which is without default
of MDO. Further significant quantity of iron ore will also
be exposed, quality of the same also will deteriorate by
the passing of time.
Moreover, during the time period wherein SAIL does not

4 Clause 9.5.2 9.5.2 Liquidated Damages for shortfall We request you to please amend the clause as Request to add following clause: There are various operational factors which may Mining fee is to be paid on monthly basis.whereas as there is no No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 54 in Quantity suggested so that fair price can be discovered for this If there is a shortfall in production in any Quarter, MDO impact our ability to achieve the quarterly target in a penalty imposed on shoftfall in monthly production. There is
tender. May Produce additional quantity of ROM, SG, OB, IB in short run, already leverage given that MDO can makeup monthly shortfall in Clarification Only
the subsequent remaining Quarters in the same However if MDO is able to make up for the lost the subsequent months of that quarter.
Accounting Year. target quantity in subsequent quarter, it should not
be penalized.
The liquidated damage collected during each quarter with
respect to shortfall in Production shall be adjusted in the
subsequent quarter at the rate of Prevailing Mining Fees
of the quarter in which shortfall quantity is supplied &
compensated.
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Additionally We request to amend the Supplied quantity % No change in NIT No change in NIT
criterias as follows:
>If the Supplied quantity is 90%, LD NIL
>If the supplied quantity is 80% to < 90%, LD – 5%.
>If the supplied quantity is < 80%, LD – 10%.
(Common for Fines, Lumps, Pellets)
5 Clause 9.5.2.1 9.5.2.1: Damages for failure to We understand that natural occurance will dictate the Request you to redraft the clasue as follows: At the start of every commercial production year, SAIL and MDO No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 55 remove Overburden/Inter-burden: mining of OB/IB/SG and during operation unforeseen During the course of Mining, encountering OB/IB/SG will shall jointly draw out the annual operational plan outlining the
circumstances may arises due to which quantities of be based on Mining Plan. The stripping ratio of OB:ROM Quantity of Overburden/ inter burden removal & Dumping Clarification Only
OB/IB/SG may vary compared to what is stated in Mine will be reviewed on actual basis and therefore, variation of Schedule for GOM (Refer Clause 8.3.2.1 (ii)). Since the Quantity
Plan. Hence we request you to please consider ±10% quantity from the quarterly target should not of Overburden/ inter burden will be mutually agreed between
amending this clause and allow variation of atleast 10%. attract any Liquidated Damage. SAIL and MDO on yearly basis, the occurrence of the waste rock
i.e. variation of ±10% quantity from the quarterly target If the variation is more than 10%, approval of Mines will be fairly known to both the parties. Further, MDO can make
should not attract any Liquidated Damage on MDO. Manager GOM shall be obtained on the recommendation up the shortfall within 9(nine) months immediately following the
of local committee constituted by Mines Manager. The year in which the relevant shortfall occurred (refer clause 9.5.2.1).
committee should have member of GOM & MDO.
6 Clause 9.5.3 & Penalty for shortfall in Chemical Request you to Include following provisions in this clause: As per current LD clauses, MDO will incur heavy Lumps , Fines & pellets are to be used in our steel plants. So, No change from NIT.
9.5.4 Quality Parameters Rakewise penalty for shortfall is very stringent Rake wise Liquidated Damage collected from MDO for penalties for not meeting the quality criteria for maintaining rake wise quality is almost importance for mainating
MSA, Pg No. 55-59 considering the the Clause 8.7.2 where we know as a Slippage in Physical and Chemical Parameter, shall be every individual rake dispatched from its loading optimun blast furnace productivity. Accordingly intensive Clarification Only
fact that ore characterization and beneficiation test reconciled on the weighted avergae basis for the total plant. beneficiation has been envisaged to get the desired quality of
work was done in year 2009. Selective mining of high supplied quantity at the end of each quarter and However if the MDO makes up for the deviation in lumps, fines & pellet grade concentrate. So, reconcilation of
grade continued thereafter, which has resulted in accordingly any additional Penalty/ LD shall be refunded entire quarter, it shall not be penalized. quality on the weighted avergae basis at the end of each quarter
dilution of average ROM feed grade. Hence we request to MDO. can not be considered.
you to please consider reconcilation of quality on the
weighted avergae basis for the total supplied quantity at
the end of each quarter. Kindly amend the clause
accordingly.
7 ANNEXURE-1 General Query Please clarify that during area grading work- Iron ore having Fe grade less than 45% shall be considered as No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK 1. If Iron Ore is encountered, can it be stacked waste. Ore having Fe % more than or equal to 45% will be fed to
ITT, Pg. No. 90 separately and considered as Direct Ore. plant for subsequent beneficiation . The encountered ore can be Clarification Only
2. The OB/SG encountered can be considered as Mine considered as DO , if its Fe grade conforms to required quality
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Handling quantity. norms as per MSA clause8.3.4 (a). Subgrade generated will be
3. What will be the location for storage of OB/SG etc. blended with high grade ore and will be fed to beneficiation plant.
waste will be dumped in the earmarked waste dumps as per the
approved mining plan.
8 EC Amendment_ General Query As per latest EC Dt. 06/11/2020 approved EC sanctioned As per current EC conditions and tender terms SAIL SAIL-3.0 MTPA of ROM. No change from NIT.
Duarguiburu_ capacity is 12.5 MTPA (7.5 MTPA ROM + 5 MTPA fines). will have to mine 3 MTPA (0.5 MTPA ROM + 2.5 MDO-7.0 to 9.5 MTPA of ROM & 2.5 MTPA of Dumps fines.
SAIL_06.11.2020 As per tender MDO mining Target is 9.5 MTPA (7 MTPA MTPA Fines) Quantity of ROM ore to be mined by MDO will vary from 7.0 to Clarification Only
ROM + 2.5 MTPA Dump Fines) and SAIL Departmental Which will increase the dump fines quantity in 9.5 MTPA depending upon quntity of dump fines available for
and mining target is 3 MTPA overall material to be processed by MDO at its mining by MDO. So, the present EC will be required to be modified
screening, beneficiation plant. for 12.5 MTPA of ROM.
ANNEXURE-1 If the same EC conditions are to be followed, then please Responsibility of design and engineering is with the MDO.
SCOPE OF WORK clarify the distribution of the SAIL departmental mined Detailed material balance chart is required to However, design, location alignment etc have to be in line with
MSA, Pg. 100 ore (ROM + Dump Fines) understand the exact project requirements i.e., approved documents/ drawings of environment clearance, mining
capacities of Dump hopper, C&S Plant, Screening Plan, forest clearance etc.
Detailed material balance chart is required to plant, Beneficiation plant MDO shall comply with the terms and conditions stipulated in the
understand the exact project requirements i.e., Mining Lease, Approved Mining Plan, Environment Clearance and
capacities of Dump hopper, C&S Plant, Screening plant, Forest Clearance.
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Beneficiation plant. All the capacity parameters mentioned in MSA have to be
complied with by MDO.
For the requested information, kindly refer to the documents
provided as per NIT e.g approved mining plan, Geological report.
DPER prepared by MECON/FR prepared by CET can be referred
(Only Technical Portion). The MECON DPER/CET FR will be treated
as indicative and for guidance of the bidder only. Kindly note that
,in the envisaged MDO scope, there is slight deviation from the
scheme as mentioned in MECON DPER. The location of primary &
secondary crushing plant is shifted located towrds MDO area ,
according conveyor routing changed up to primary stock pile.Also
Dry disposal of tailing has been envisaged in MDO scope.
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9 Clause 6.1.3 Non-Obligation We understand that if the agreement is terminated We request you to please amend the clause and provide This project will require immense captial investment. For extension of mining lease, there is provision for Govt No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 22 & It is further clarified that SAIL shall not under this clause then SAIL shall purchase the MDO's reference to the termination payment to be received by Since renewal of the lease is in SAIL scope and MDO companies under MMGC rule.
Clause 19.2 Page be held responsible or liable to the Asset as per clause 28. the MDO. has no control over it. Clarification Only
no. 73 MDO for any termination or SAIL should provide confidence to MDO for its
revocation or non-renewal of the Further, we request you to please amend the clause 28 19.2 In case of premature termination of lease for any investment security.
mining lease by the competent as mentioned in our queries reason but no fault on the part of MDO, this agreement
authority. shall also stand terminated without any financial
implication to either party. In this case MDO shall receive
19.2 In case of premature termination Termination Payment as mentioned Clause 28.
of lease for any reason but no fault on
the part of MDO, this agreement shall
also stand terminated without any
financial implication to either party.
10 Clause 6.2.1.1 Approvals It is understanding that charges related to FC, EC, CTO, Already confirmed vide clauses 1.1.61, 6.2.1.1 of MSA. No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 24 …...................... CTE and any other statutory approvals, shall be
SAIL will reimburse lease renewal reimbursed to MDO. Clarification Only
charges, license fees for obtaining Please confirm
CTO and any other statutory fees
11 Clause 18 18 MDO’s ACCESS TO MINE SAIL should ensure that the departmental mining and No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 73 crushing activities of SAIL should not hinder the SAIL departmental mining will ensure 3 MTPA ROM as mentioned
obligations of MDO under this agreement. Please in MSA. Further, the area of operation for both MDO and SAIL will Clarification Only
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confirm. be separate.
12 Clause 6.2.1.7 List of New Equipments/ Health of It is requested to remove the condition of new equipment.
MSA, Pg. No. 24 Equipment / facilities Instead MDO undertakes to always maintain the plant and
machinery in good and safe operational conditions for the
New equipment / facilities shall be - fulfillment of obligations under this agreement as per - NO change from NIT. NO change from NIT.
installed by MDO for Crusher with clause 22.2
drives, Screens with drives, Conveyor
System….....
13 Clause 6.2.3.2 Obligations to Change in Ownership We request you to please remove the clause 6.2.3.2 (i) &
MSA, Pg. No. 33 i. The MDO shall not undertake or (ii) which states that MDO shall not undertake or permit
permit any Change in Ownership in it any change in ownership in it except with the prior written
except with the prior written approval - approval of SAIL instead initimation to SAIL should be - NO change from NIT. NO change from NIT.
of SAIL. considered sufficient.
14 Clause 8.4.2 & Physical Parameters Please clarify, what is the meaning of MDO'S Plant In GUA mine , SAIL is operating 4.0 MTPA capcaity Ore handling No change from NIT.
8.4.3 Chemical Parameters mentioned in this clause ? plant. SAIL will continue to operate its crushing plant up to
MSA, Pg. No. 40 secondary crushing stage . The secondary crushed product of SAIL Clarification Only
The Lumps and Fines produced from plant will be subsequently fed to MDO beneficiation plant. So,
the MDO’s plant - - product from MDO plant means product generated from
beneficiation plant installed by MDO.
15 Clause 8.7.1 …................................... The cost incurrered by SAIL towrds beneficiation Clause should be amended as following -
MSA, Pg. No. 43 The cost incurred by SAIL towards amenability test should not be adjusted in the mining 8.7.1.…...............The cost incurred by SAIL towards
beneficiation amenability test will be fee Since it can not be foreseen at the time of bidding beneficiation amenability test will be adjusted in mining
adjusted in mining fee.. and should be termed as unforeseen circumstances. fee for respective product of MDO. Based on the
…................................ Beneficiation amenability test, the chemical quality
Also the clause is unjustified when on the one side SAIL parameter of Lumps, fines and pellets as mentioned in
is requiring adjustment in mining fee based on clause 8.4.3 may be reviewed by SAIL.
amenability test, it is not willing to provide any price 8.7.2 The ore characterisation and beneficiation test work - NO change from NIT. NO change from NIT.
implcation in case of any variation in the confirmatory was done in year 2009. Selective mining of high grade
test as mentioned in Clause 8.7.2. continued thereafter, which has resulted in dilution of
average ROM feed grade. Therefore.............Price
Hence the clause should be amended suitably. implication, if any, on account of results of confirmatory
test work will not be allowed based on the mutual
discussion. Implication on quality of products will be
mutually agreed between MDO and SAIL.
16 Clause 8.7.1 The ore characterisation and The mechanism as detailed in this clause shall be done Area like Gojaphar, allocated to MDO is unexplored at present. No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 43 beneficiation test work…............ pre bidding stage or post bidding stage? SAIL is in process of getting the exploration done. Hence, this
Please clarify. - - clause is applicable post bidding stage. Clarification Only
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17 Clause 8.4.3 Chemical Parameters Request you to please tie up the quality of the the Minimum quality of pellet shall depend on the feed grade Intensive beneficiation plant has been envisaged for processing of No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 41 The finished pellets from the MDO’s Pellets with the quality of the feed grade of Iron Ore of the Iron ore and hence must not be constant ROM to get the desired quality of lumps, fines & pellet grade
pellet plant shall conform to following instead of keeping the pellet quality parameters fixed for throughout the life of project and the chemical concentrate. Additionally quality parameters can be review as per Clarification Only
chemical parameters the entire duration of the agreement. There should be a parameters provided for pellet in the tender is indicative MSA clause no. 8.7.
provision of quarterly declaration of the quality of Feed only.
material basis quality of ROM and accordingly Quality of
the Pellets may be declared. Please modify the clause
accordingly. -
'Minimum quality of pellet shall depend on the feed

grade of the Iron ore and hence must not be constant
throughout the life of project and the chemical
parameters provided for pellet in the tender is indicative
only. Please confirm.
18 Clause 9.2 (x) cost towards procurement of the Since Explosives shall be provided by SAIL and the cost For Project cost estimation Explosive procurement rate is Rs. 76087.10/Ton of SME/SMS No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 49 explosives of procurement of the explosives shall be recovered exclusive of accessories like detonators, boosters etc.
from MDO, we request SAIL to please share the current - Refer copy of present PO enclosed. Clarification Only
explosive contract or procurement rate.
19 Clause 9.4.3.2 Payment adjustments There is no specifiedprovision in the case of delay in

MSA, Pg. No. 49 payments to MDO by SAIL for reasons not attributable to
the MDO. For such cases, we request you to kindly
consider incorporating provision for payment of the
amount due along with interest charges.
- - No change in NIT No change in NIT
If the payment is not made to the MDO withinin 30 days
of invoice submission, we request SAIL to provide
interest at the Bank Rate plus 500 basis points.
20 Clause 9.5.1 Liquidated Damages for delay in LD for delay in completion of project shall be computed No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 53 completion of project daily basis? Please clarify
Regarding LD for delay in completion of project, kindly Refer MSA
Additionally, LD for delay in completion of project and Clarification Only
clause 9.5.1.2 . LD for delay in complertion of project and shortfall
shortfall in quanity must not be applicable
in quanity is not applicable simultaneously.
simultaneously. - -
LD for project delay i.e. delay in start of commercial production
and LD during commercial production on shortfall quantity are
separate.
21 Clause 9.5.4.6 SAIL Supplied ROM No penalty should be applicable on MDO in case Any deviation in Physical and chemical parameters SAIL will only supply crushed ROM, which will be subsequenlty No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 59 departmental material do not conform the quality, of SAIL supplied ROM will alter the weighted average beneficiated by MDO. MDO has to ensure that
physical and chemical parameters and quantity. Please quality of the material to be loaded by MDO in rakes. beneficaitionshould be carried out to such extent to achieve the Clarification Only
confirm. Which will be the base for payment to MDO desired grade of products. Also, Quality of SAIL ROM will also be
measured at the recipt end by MDO. So low grade SAIL ROM can
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be discarded prior to feeding in to MDO beneficiation plant.
Hence, on account of quality there can not be any change from
NIT. However, concern regarding shortfall in quantity of SAIL ROM
is addressed under MSA clause 9.5.4.6.
22 Clause 15.1 Indemnification This clause should be subjected to limitation of liability

MSA, Pg. No. 65 for an amount limited to PBG only. No change in NIT No change in NIT
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23 Clause 15.4 SAIL shall hold lien against the This clause is ambiguous about having lien against the
MSA, Pg. No. 67 properties of MDO for its claim. properties of MDO, Which in our view should be limited to
concerned project only.
No change in NIT No change in NIT
- Hence we request to amend this clause as following- -
15.4 SAIL shall hold lien against the properties of MDO
(particular to this project only) for its claim.
24 Clause 17.2 Insurance Cover As per this clause MDO has to take insurance for goods. No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 70 (d) liability to third parties for goods Please clarify if the goods means products such as
or property damage lumps, fines and pellets and if so please suggest the Clarification Only
Products i.e. lumps, fines and pellets should not be considered
mechanism of insuarance since the ownership of the - -
under preview of goods.
products lies with SAIL.
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25 Clause 19.1 Suspension of work If the reason for suspension is not attributable to MDO If the reason for suspension is not attributable to MDO No change from NIT.
Clause 19.1 of MSA is amply clear regarding the responsibility and
MSA, Pg. No. 73 then MDO must be excused from its obligation under then MDO must be excused from its obligation under this
it only says about the applicabilty of this clause on default of
this agreement and LDs should not be applicable. Please agreement and LDs should not be applicable. Clarification Only
MDO.
confirm
26 Clause 20.1 Variations to be approved by SAIL variation if any as directed by SAIL, then the financial
MSA, Pg. No. 74 implications of such variation should be evaluated and any
additional scope shall be suitably compensated to MDO
27 Clause 26.1 No Fault Termination Clause 26.1 is not acceptable and must be removed
MSA, Pg. No. 74
28 Clause 26.3 Termination due to Force Majeure Instead of other party, either party should be able to No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 78 ….............................. terminate the contract if the force majeure exceeds a
"Other party" has been used with refernce to the affected party.
the other Party may immediately - continous period of 6 months in a year - Clarification Only
terminate
29 Clause 27.1 FORCE MAJEURE We request to amend this clause as follows:

MSA, Pg. No. 80 27.1 (b) withdrawal of (b) Delay, denial or withdrawal of permission/Approvals No change in NIT No change in NIT
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permission/Approvals by any Govt. by any Govt. Authorities…..........................
Authorities
30 Clause 28 MDO’S ASSET PURCHASE Please clarify, whether this clause is applicable No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 82 irrespective of the reason of termination? - - Clause 28 should be read in conjunction with Clause 26.
Clarification Only
We request you to please amend the clause as We suggest to amend this clause as below - As per this clause SAIL shall have the first right of
suggested so that fair price can be discovered for this refusal in case of termination, and if SAIL does not
tender. 28 MDO’S ASSET PURCHASE purchase within 90 days, the MDO may then sell it
(a) Upon termination or expiry of this Agreement, the SAIL to other parties.
Due to huge invement requirement, it will be very shall have first right of refusal to purchase the fixed assets Hence, SAIL is not obligated to purchase MDO’s
difficult to undertake the financial closure of the project of the MDO at a value determined by an independent assets upon termination. In this regard, we would
if appropriate recourse for the security of investment is valuer to be appointed jointly by SAIL and MDO. The MDO like to highlight that the project requires substantial
not availabe to bankers. shall provide assistance to SAIL in this regard and shall capex which loses a substantial value upon
provide all the necessary details including original termination, unless purchased by the mine owner.
Hence we request that SAIL should purchase the MDO's specifications, date of purchase, usage and maintenance
assests i.e. infrastructure, equipment and machinery at history and expected residual life etc.
valuation assessed by Independent valuer and to pay (b) The MDO may offer first charge on all its fixed and
No change in NIT No change in NIT
one time compensation of 4 months equivalent of Total current assets to its Lenders if any. However, it will be
mining fee to the MDO along with all the dues pending obligatory for the MDO and/or its Lenders to seek offer
with SAIL against the perfomance of MDO under this for the fixed assets of the MDO’s from SAIL as the
Agreement. foremost preferred buyer.
(c) In the event SAIL does not purchase the fixed assets
within a period of 90 days from the date of termination or
expiry of this Agreement, the MDO may sell the fixed
assets to any third party(s).
(c) SAIL shall pay one time compensation equivalent to 04
X (Total Mining Fee applicable in the month immediately
preceding the month in which the Termination Notice is
issued) X (average monthly quantity for that Financial
Year).
31 Clause 33 USE OF SAIL STEEL We request to remove this clause as the 4 weeks’ notice 1) As 4 weeks notice period is known to the MDO, it is expected 1) No Change in NIT
MSA, Pg. No. 94 The Contractor shall use steel is restrictive and may lead to unnecessary delay in that MDO will plan and schedule activities in such a way that
manufactured by Steel Authority of works. execution of the project should not be delayed on this account.
India Limited (SAIL) _______________________________________________
2) For technological structures no clearance is required from ______________________
SAIL before procuring steel from other integrated steel
producers. 2) Change from NIT
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(Corrigendum)
32 ANNEXURE-1 MDO has to install, operate and SAIL is insisting on only straight grate technology, we Since, MDO has to carry out test studies before EC has been granted for travelling grate techology i.e. Straight No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK, maintain 4 MTPA Pellet plant based may face limitations in achieving the quality parameters commencement of the project, MDO shall install the grate technology.
MSA, Pg. No. 110 on straight grate technology like CCS, SIZE, Porosity, and other metallurgical pellet plant utilizing the suitable technology on the basis Clarification Only
properties of test results.
Hence, we request SAIL to consider installation of

technology which is beneficial to the project instead of
only Straight Grate Technology.
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33 ANNEXURE-1 Dry disposal of tailings in to tailing Disposal of tailings may be allowed in paste form also. Dry disposal has been considered to minimise the make up water No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK, dam…...... Please confirm requirement with due consideration of the available water
MSA, Pg. No. 103 withdrwal permission at GOM. Further availability of land and EC Clarification Only
permission for disposal of paste is not there.
34 ANNEXURE-1 Furnace Oil MDO may be allowed to install producer gas plants in No change from NIT. No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK, place of furnace oil, as alternate fuel.
MSA, Pg. No. 112 Please confirm
35 Clause 12.2.2 Process Description Pellet plant requires additives like limestone, antharasite Rake transportation of Additives will not only save For surface lease there is no land use plan. No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg No. 111 The additives (limestone, bentonite coal/ coke fines, bentonite, and furnace oil. on transportation cost but also reduce the carbon
and coke breeze) will be received by MDO proposes to bring these materials by rake and footprint of the project As per railway approved DPR, no tippling or track hopper has been Clarification Only
truck….... MDO to be allowed to install wagon tippler in the considered. On an average about 5 rakes (BOXN wagons) of
…........................ railway yard. fluxes will be received every month for which manual unloading
Also we propsoe to bring the furnace oil by rake, MDO has been considered.
shall make necessary arrangement to decant the
furnace oil rake. Further, as per railway approved DPR, due to space constraints, it
Please clarify is not feasible to set up Fuel Oil decanting terminal at the
identified site and the volume of traffic is very low, movement of
LSHS by rail is not considered.
36 Clause 8.7.2 MDO shall carry out confirmatory ore Bidder to share the bench as well as pilot scale test work report. No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg No. 44 characterization, its beneficiation and
pelletising test works …................... Clarification Only
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MDO shall demonstrate the pilot scale
studies….... Test work for beneficiation and pellet of lab tests can be
shared, not pilot scale.
37 Minimum quantity of pellet as asked The target and penalties for quality and quantity can be Quality may be reviewed based on test work (refer MSA clause No change from NIT.
under Annexure-3 shall be adhered to. - accepted only after testwork. 8.7.2) , but bidder has to meet the minimum quantity of pellets
as per Annexure-3. Clarification Only
38 Clause 12.2.2 …...............................will be MDO shall not be compelled to reimburse the charges fr No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg No. 62 reimbursed by MDO to SAIL-BSL-GOM the overseas expert deployed by SAIL
in case it is payable by the Employer The clause is amply clear. Unless the payment is mandatorily Clarification Only
(SAIL-BSL-GOM) for deployment of required to be paid by the Employer i.e. SAIL on behalf of MDO for
such overseas experts. engagement of Foreign expert for the said project, then only it will
be liable to be reimbursed by MDO to SAIL.
39 Clause 8.4.3 The Lumps and Fines produced from The reduction in Fe is acceptable limit is 63%, No change in NIT No change in NIT
MSA, Pg No. 40-41 the MDO’s plant shall conform to accordingly the gaunge content should be 6.5% instead
following chemical parameters of 5.5%
Rake wise weighted average value
40 Clause 4.9.3 MDO will withdraw water from … What is the existing water requirement of the GOM? For required information, Kindly refer feasibility report for No change from NIT.
ITT, Pg No. 48 …...................................... How much water will be available out of 4.16MCM to availability of water as provided with NIT documents. Design and
Water withdrawal permission from MDO? engineering is the responsibility of bidder. Water requirement for Clarification Only
Karo River for 4.16 MCM on annual MDO is to be accessed by bidder.
basis has been granted by Govt. of Present water consumption enclosed.
Jharkhand.
41 6.2.1.13 Land for Township Till MDO constructs their own township, We request to No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 27 Land for township/ accommodation provide the accomodation at the SAIL township.
shall be arranged by MDO We request SAIL to spare some flats that can be Clarification Only
provided to MDO on chargeable basis. As of now there is no availability of quarter ans MDO has to make
its own arrangement.
Additonally, if possible any vacant land parcel land
available with SAIL-GOM can be provied for MDO's
township and other facilities.
42 6.2.1.14 Land for Infrastructure facilities at GIOM has to give the clear land including forest No change from NIT. No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 129 GOM clearance for any facility which fall beyond mine lease
area to MDO for installing their facilities.
43 6.2.1.16 MDO Responsible for Mine Closure MDO to adhere to the Mine plan for the purpose of MDO has to adhere to approved mining plan. Regading No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 28 progressive Mine closure. However, any new law, rules applicability of change in law ,refer MSA clause 31 .
- and regulation, notification, policy or any new order shall Clarification Only
be considered as change in law.
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44 6.2.1.17 Security & Safety Security of the project is the sole responsibility of the MDO liability will be limited to its working area allocated within No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 28 MDO, instead since SAIL has department working and the leasehold & surface rights of GOM and its own assesst .
assets within the mining lease Clarification Only
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We request SAIL-GOM to consider changing this clause
and restricting the security obligation of MDO to its own
assets only.
45 Clause 4.7.1 Selection of Mining Block As per EC and Mining Plan, the in-pit mining for ROM is For required information, Kindly refer approved mining plan and No change from NIT.
ITT, Pg. No. 44 concentrated in Durgaiburu Iron Ore Mining Lease geological report, as provided with NIT documents.
(1443.756 Ha). However, as per scope of work, Mine planning & Design, is the responsibility of bidder. Yearwise Clarification Only
Production @ 3.0MTPA of ROM from existing working development and production plan as well as waste dump
pit located in OT Hill & North Eastern part of HD Buru management plan has to be prepared by MDO.
and Rajaburu area of the Durgaiburu lease hold of GOM Refer Demarcated working area of SAIL and MDO enclosed.
to be continued by SAIL departmentally with existing
infrastructure. HD Buru area (South Eastern Part), Bai
Hill, Ranichua, Darbarburu, and Gojaphar to be given to
MDO for expansion of GOM.
1.Therefore, kindly provide the Year wise mine

development and production plans (Preferably AutoCAD
Files), having clear demarcation of working area of SAIL
and MDO with Easting-Northing Coordinates.
2.Request you to provide GR of GOM with Core
recovery data, Litho Logs, Exploration data collar, assay
and survey files of all completed boreholes and
geological model (Plans & Sections), to assess the ore
body formation and grade distribution.
3.Year wise, waste dump management plan with
method of Dumping. Kindly suggest BHQ/BHJ should be
dumped along with phylletic /talcosic clay. Whether
lateritic (Morrum), material to be stored separately or
dumped in the active dump.
4.Year wise sub-grade storage location and utilization
plan.
46 Clause 4.7.12 Methods of Mining Kindly clarify, Bidder has to adhere to approved mining plan . Bidder can change No change from NIT.
ITT, Pg. No. 44 1.As per approved Mining Plan, the bench geometry the bench geometry in line with permission granted to GOM
described in OB & Ore benches are 10m width and 10m under regulation 106 (2b) of MMR, 1961 .Further any chage from Clarification Only
height. The bench geometry must be maintained as per approved mining plan shall has to be again approved by modifying
approved Mine Plan or MMR, 1961. the mining plan. Multi pit mining has to be done in GOM. Mine
2.The width of the Hauling Road to be maintained desigh & planning is the responsibilty of MDO (point 1 to 5) .
during the conceptual period of mine. Bidder can follow pit specific bench & haul road parameters. also
3.One way traffic or both way traffic is permissible dump slope stability study, pit slope stability study will be under
during the conceptual period of Mine. the scope of MDO. Regarding point 6 & 7, complete blasting
4.The year wise starting point mRL and closing MRL of accessories along with explosives (including SME) & Blaster will be
Waste Dump, Sub Grade Stock, Topsoil stack. The provided by GOM.
method of dumping i.e., whether advancing or
retreating. Necessary modification required if any may be taken by MDO
5.The dump slope stability study, pit slope stability from IBM through SAIL.
study will be under the scope of MDO or GOM.
6.The explosive will be provided by GOM but drilling
and Blasting is in the scope of MDO. The complete
blasting accessories along with explosives & Blaster will
be provided by GOM or only Primary explosives.
7.Can the GOM allow MDO to improve the system by
introducing SME plant inside the ML area for
undertaking blasting in Ore & OB benches through
Modification in licenses.
8.Whether the returns in PESO to be filled by GOM
with documentation.
Additionally Request to provide following supporting

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47 Clause 4.8.1 4.8.1 Mining Plan 1.Current Mining Plan is approved up to the year 2023- Responsibility of Approval of mining plan lies with SAIL. MDO has No change from NIT.
ITT Pg. No. 45 24. Please clarify whether MDO will be allowed to to approach SAIL for modification if required. The required
modify the mining plan if need arises. modification has to be mutually agreed by SAIL & MDO. Clarification Only
2.Any future modifications in Mining Plan will be Mining plan will be prepared Jointly by SAIL & MDO.
carried out jointly by MDO and GOM or will be done Selection and sizing of HEMM will be done by SAIL & MDO for
solely by MDO or SAIL. Please Clarify. their respective mining area. SAIL & MDO mining area
Also, GOM will give notice to MDO whenever, any are clearly demarcated, so mine illumination has to be
modification to the approved Mining Plan is envisaged. maintained by SAIL & MDO separately for their exclusive mining
3.The size, capacity of HEMM selection will be done by area. Regarding power connection, Kindly
MDO or GOM. refer Scope of work (Annexure-1) "the battery limits for electrical
4.If there is delay in approval in Mining Plan and supply".
thereby fresh area allotment (from Forest Department) Refer land use plan and plan demarcating areas for SAIL and MDO
for lateral development of Pit is delayed. The shortfall in enclosed.
production or excess production of OB will be
compensated or target will be revised for subsequent
month/quarter.
5.Illumination survey of the Pit, Haul Road etc. will be
scope of MDO or GOM. Kindly share illumination plan of
GOM.
6.The electricity/Power connection up to mine pit is
available or fresh overhead line is required to be laid.
7.Please provide location of (marked on map) nearest
point from where power can be sourced for mine
lighting.
8.Will there be common infrastructure for the area
where GOM will work and MDO area of work.
9.Please clarify whether the GOM have exemption of
48 Clause 4.8.2 4.8.2 Forest Clearance Please Clarify : 1) The entire Durgaiburu lease is segregated in two portions, No change from NIT.
ITT Pg. No. 45 1.Obtaining FC till handover of Forest area will be in the Northen side area will be operated by GOM and the Southern side
scope of GOM during the LOM. In case of delay, in area will be operated by MDO as per land use plan. Presently out Clarification Only
obtaining FC, how the impact on project will be of 1443.756 Ha, FC for 635.986 Ha have already been obtained.
evaluated. Out of 635.986 Ha a portion has been deputed for MDO
2.The various schemes required to be maintained as per operation however, remaining aea i.e., 807.77 Ha (out of
the condition of FC is implemented or under 1443.756 Ha) is alloted to MDO in which presentlmy GOM is
implementation. preparaing for exploration which will take around 1one and half
3.In future, the implementations of various scheme years, After completion of exploration MDO will have to take all
stipulated in FC conditions will be the responsibility of necessary clearances and approval in onbtaining FC, EC & MP and
MDO or GOM. other statutory permission through SAIL-BSL/GOM. In the existing
635.986 for which the FC has been obtained, necessary phase
wise land release , tree enumeration , tree felling has to be
obtained for the portion alloted to MDO through SAIL-BSL/GOM.
2) THe condition in connection with 635.986 Ha for which FC-2
has been obtained, and most of them have been complied and
some of the conditions like reclamation and rehanbilitation ,
safety zone fencing are under process.
3) In future all the statutory conditions related to safety format,
environment and other statutory bodies are to be complied by
MDO through SAIL-BSL/GOM.
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49 Clause 4.8.3 4.8.3 Environment Clearance 1.Please confirm that Obtaining EC including Public 1. EC is obtained. No change from NIT.
ITT Pg. No. 45 Hearing etc. will be scope of GOM. 2. Topographical map is shared.
2.Please share information regarding, any area which 3.CTE / CTO is already obtained and provided. Modifications, if Clarification Only
has been identified for establishment of infrastructure required in CTE/CTO will be done by MDO through GOM.
required for expansion of the project. Please share the 4. At present in surface lease we have installed three nos. of water
contour map. harvesting system. However, MDO has to make a detail plan for
3.CTE/CTO applied or awaited – Please provide status of water harvesting and also implement the same within mining
the same. lease or surface lease.
4.Rainwater Harvesting Scheme approval copy along 5. Presently we are doing these through JSPCB quaterly. In future
with Map showing the no. of ground water charging all the quality study as desired in statutory conditions will be done
pond. The map showing the well/hand pump station, by MDO.
piezometer installation. 6. Already certain measure have been taken by GOM if addtionally
5.Please share the details of the external agency doing require, MDO to take up.
the Air quality study, downstream water quality study. 7. Grid S/S, Ulijhari, Chaibasa, Jharkhand
In future, whether this study will be done by MDO or
GOM, please clarify.
6.If by the condition of MOEF&CC, any Scientific study
required to be done for downstream sediments traps,
dump slope study, pit slope study to determine the
factor of safety will be under the scope of MDO or GOM.
7.220 KV Power allotment approval is from which Grid.
Additionally Request to provide following supporting

documents-
•EIA & EMP Report of GOM
•Study report of IIT KGP on Dump Fines.
•DPR of Surface drawl of water from Karo River and
50 Clause 4.9 4.9 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Request you to share Design and engineering is the responsibility of bidder. So No change from NIT.
ITT Pg. no. 48 National Metallurgical Laboratory •Any propsoed circuit diagram based on the study responsibility of flow sheet development,material and water
(NML), Jamshedpur has conducted •Material Balance/ Mass Balance chart balance lies with MDO. However, DPR prepared by MECON//FR Clarification Only
the bench scale and pilot scale test prepared by CET, can be referred. The MECON DPER/CET FR is
work….............. indicative and for guidance of the bidder only
51 Clause 6.1.5 6.1.5 SAIL’s Rights More clarification required on quantum of CSR No change from NIT.
MSA Pg no. 23 activities, to assess cost implications. CSR Policy and activity Plan will be shared annually wherein MDO
(a) Assistance and guidance in CSR has to assist SAIL in implementing the same. Clarification Only
activities. Request you to Please share the CSR Plan of SAIL
pertaining to GOM
52 Clause 6.2.1.4 MDO Responsible for conveying of Please Clarify : Primary stock pile shall remain fix through out the life of project. No change from NIT.
MSA Pg no. 25 crushed ore from MDO’s & existing 1.The location of Intermediate Stockpile shall remain For the reqiured information, kindly refer DPER prepared by
departmental crushing plant to fix throughout the life of Project or may change. MECON/FR prepared by CET, which may be shared by BSL/SAIL on Clarification Only
intermediate stockpile Please Provide Location map of Intermediate stockyard. request .The MECON DPER/CET FR is indicative and for guidance
2.The CLO and Fines shall be maintained separately at of the bidder only.
the same location or crushed ore will be homogenous
(+6-75mm)
3.The MDO and GOM (Departmental) material can be
conveyed through same conveyor or separate
4.The mechanism that will be adopted record the
tonnage.
53 Clause 6.2.1.6 6.2.1.6 Loading of Products (Lumps, Kindly give more clarifications on number of dispatch LUMP, fines and pellets to be despatched through rapid loading No change from NIT.
MSA Pg no. 25 Fines& pellets) into Railway wagons points to maintained, as there are several products i.e., sysytem. For the reqiured information, kindly refer DPER prepared
BO, DO, Pellets (being generated at different locations) by MECON/FR prepared by CET, which may be shared by BSL/SAIL Clarification Only
which are to be delivered by MDO as part of its on request .The MECON DPER/CET FR is indicative and for
obligation. guidance of the bidder only.
We request you to provide location of the product wise
54 Clause 6.2.1.8 6.2.1.8 Compliance with conditions di h iof conditions
Compliance d l kindML, MP,
h EC, FC is in the Compliance of conditions in ML, MP, EC, FC is in the scope of No change from NIT.
MSA Pg no. 26 stated in the Mining Lease, Mining scope of MDO however, the compliances which remain MDO however, the compliances which remain not completed
Plan, Environment Clearance and not completed prior to appointment date of MDO shall prior to appointment date of MDO shall automatically become Clarification Only
Forest Clearance. automatically become MDO scope or with GOM. MDO scope. No violations as on date.
Additionally, Copy of ML, MP, EC, FC compliance may
be shared with along with past Violations.
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55 Clause 6.2.1.14 6.2.1.14 Land for Infrastructure SAIL shall provide land for Constructing Infrastructures Already clarified at Point No. 2 above No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 28 facilities at GOM facilities Within and outside the mining lease.
Clarification Only
Please clarify, whether the project milestones
commencement date shall begin from the land hand
over date or signing of the Mining Service Agreement vis-
à-vis commercial production date.
In case there is any delay in handing over of land to
MDO, which is not attributable to MDO, please clarify
that the timelines will be moved forward accordingly?
Also request you to provide map having clear

demarcation of project infrastructure facilities within
56 Clause 6.2.1.16 6.2.1.16 MDO Responsible for Mine The protective measure undertaken for Reclamation & The liability under the said clause will be effective from effective No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 28 Closure Rehabilitation and proposed protective measures to be date of contract for the area allocated to MDO for mining purpose
undertaken for R&R as stated in PMCP shall begin with as per PMCP. Clarification Only
the commercial production date.
The work which is under progress or not started shall be
scope of GOM or will get transferred to MDO scope,
please clarify
57 Clause 6.2.1.17.1 6.2.1.17.1 Security Any SOP needs to be developed and linked with the After award of work, MDO in consultation with SAIL and CISF(or No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 28 reporting structure of CISF (SAIL Security). Security Agency) will formulate SOP for smooth operation within
Please share, existing security plan/SOP, if available. the working area. Clarification Only
58 Clause 6.2.1.17.2 6.2.1.17.2 Safety First Aid Station, Hospital, Ambulance shall be Facility at GOM is not sufficient to cater MDO requirement. No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 28 maintained independently by MDO or the existing
infrastructure of GOM can be used on payment Clarification Only
basis/free of cost.
Please clarify
59 Clause 6.2.3.1 6.2.3.1 General Obligations 1.The mechanism for approval of Engineering Drawings 1) Design and engineering is the responsibility of bidder. No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 30 for establishing the project. 2) Mobile Crushing and Screening unit can be engaged depending
2.In Mines, Mobile Crushing and Screening unit can be on its suitability, high volume handling and statutory conditions, if Clarification Only
engaged if required for Inpit crushing & Screening. any.
60 Clause 6.2.3.1 (iv) 6.2.3.1 (iv) The MDO shall, at its own As Lease Owner all the regular returns will be filed by No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 31 cost and expense, in addition to and GOM and data will be provided by MDO. Further, MDO to prepare and submit through GOM
not in derogation of its obligations whether the returns which needs to be submitted by Clarification Only
elsewhere set out in this Agreement. contractor as per 10th Conference shall be submitted to
DGMS directly by MDO or GOM as per the data
submitted by MDO, Please clarify.
61 Clause 6.2.3.9 6.2.3.9 Obligations to Mining Plan Will the MDO have contribution and input to any Responsibility of Approval of mining plan lies with SAIL. MDO has No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 36 modifications of Mining Plan. to approach SAIL for modification if required. The required
A suitable SOP may be derived to jointly take up the modification has to be mutually agreed by SAIL & MDO. Clarification Only
Mining Plan modification, wherein MDO can also lend
their technical experties along with SAIL.
62 Clause 6.2.3.11 6.2.3.11 Obligations in relation to Please clarify, if MDO is required to shift any existing Public infrastructure falling within the MDO allocated space which No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 36 public infrastructure infrastructure which is being utilized by SAIL and will be required to be used in future either by SAIL or in General
continues to do so after relocation, whether MOD will will preferably not allowed to be shifted. So, MDO should Clarification Only
be reimbursed for this activity. accordingly design and plan.
Additionally, what is the process to be adopted in case If in any case, MDO is requied to shift the same, it is to be done on
the MDO has to shift the infrastructure which does not its own cost.
belong to SAIL?
Request you to provide detailed map showing existing

facilities and infrastructure along with proposed project
facilities.
63 Clause 8.3.1.3 (vi) 8.3 Terms of Measurements: Does the MDO has flexibility in deciding the capacity of MDO has to install adequate nos and of sufficient capacity of No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 38 each weighbridge for measurement of ROM and OB. weighbridge for measurement of ROM and OB.
8.3.1.3 The daily log book shall be Clarification Only
jointly maintained by the MDO & SAIL Please share the Location Plan for weighbridge The location of the weighbridges is to be planned by MDO as per
establishment. its requirement within the clear area allocated to MDO.
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64 Clause 8.4.2 8.4 Quality of Iron Ore & Pellets The guaranteed values range for undersize and oversize No change from NIT. No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 40 of 5% to 7% (max) each for fines and Lumps during
8.4.2 Physical Parameters monsoon will be very difficult to maintain.
We recommend that a range of 8% to 10% shall also be
included in this clause specifically for monsoon season
only, considering the operational difficulties which are
beyond the control of MDO.
65 Clause 8.4.3 8.4.3 Chemical Parameters Please provide- For the required information, Kindly refer approved mining plan No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 40 1.The average grade of ROM of Gua Mines? and Geological report provided with NIT.
2.Ratio of Fines to Lumps Clarification Only
3.Ratio of Hard ore to Laminated soft friable ore.
66 Clause 8.5.3 8.5 CHEMICAL AND PHYSICAL Please Clarify Refer clause 8.5.1, The lab will be set up and maintained by MDO, No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 42 ANALYSIS OF IRON ORE (LUMPS & 1.The Lab built by MDO shall be operated by GOM however sample preparation & testing will be done by SAIL.
FINES) AND PELLETS independently or with representative of MDO. Usable/ consumables (running Expenses) shall be provided by Clarification Only
2.The chemicals, spare parts shall be procured by MDO MDO. The Lab should be NABL accredited. All the
8.5.3 The chemical laboratory to be or GOM – Running Expenses. returns/compliances related to Lab shall be the responsibility of
established by MDO 3.The Lab should be NABL accredited. GOM.
4.All the returns/compliances related to Lab shall be
the responsibility of MDO or GOM.
67 Clause 9.5.2.1 Liquidated Damages The Overburden/Interburden to be removed as per the At the start of every commercial production year, SAIL and MDO No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 55 agreed OB removal Plan. shall jointly draw out the annual operational plan outlining the
9.5.2.1 Damages for failure to remove However, while operation, due to geological conditions Quantity of Overburden/ inter burden removal & Dumping Clarification Only
Overburden/Inter-burden (Dyke, intrusions, pinching etc.), if there is variance in Schedule for GOM (Refer Clause 8.3.2.1 (ii)). Since the Quantity
actual quantity. How the shortfall or excess can be of Overburden/ inter burden will be mutually agreed between
managed? SAIL and MDO on yearly basis, the occurrence of the waste rock
will be fairly known to both the parties. Further, MDO can make
up the shortfall within 9(nine) months immediately following the
year in which the relevant shortfall occurred (refer clause 9.5.2.1).
Excavation of overburden/ waste rock/ inter burden is within the
scope of MDO. As it is a long term contract, excess excavation in a
particular year will ultimately benefit MDO in subsequent years.
Hence, there won’t be any compensation for additional volume.
68 Clause 16.2 OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH Kindly provide the copy of Approved Safety Management Plan Safety Mgmnt Plan enclosed for reference purpose only. No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 68
16.2 Compliance with Laws and DGMS MInes Rules 1955, MMR 1961 and related circulars & Clarification Only
Policies safety conferences are to be abided by.
69 Clause 18 18 MDO’s ACCESS TO MINE In case SAIL wish to deploy agency in other block, can No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 73 the first refusal right may be given to MDO before No
engaging other suitable agency by SAIL. Clarification Only
70 General Geotech report & Contour detail Please share detail of Geotech report & contour details Design & engineering is the responsibility of bider. Geo-technical No change from NIT.
of mine study has to be carrried out by bidder. However, Geo technical
report is enclosed for reference. Reagrding contour deatil , refer Clarification Only
approved mining plan.
71 General Infrastructure Please share AutoCAD file of the Surface master plan Enclosed No change from NIT.
showing Detail of exiting & proposed infrastructure at
the mine site Clarification Only
72 General Rehabilitation and Resettlement A mine service agreement doesn't provide any list of PAF No change from NIT.
No R&R colony construction envisaged as per LARR Act 2013
within the mine lease area. It is assumed that no R&R
colony construction envisioned in MDO scope. Please Clarification Only
confirm.
73 Clause 6.2.1.13 6.2.1.13 Land for Township As Noamundi town is very near to mine site (appx 25km) Without hampering to fulfill their liabilities under the contract, No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 27 MDO shall opt out for construction of colony for its own the township for general manpower can be put at any suitable
employee. Please confirm location for smooth operation of the mines. However, for Clarification Only
statutory manpowers accomodation has to be provided at a
suitable location as per DGMS guidelines.
74 Clause 6.2.3.1 (I) 6.2.3.1 (I) Shifting of all existing public Please provide detail of existing road passing through No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 32 and private infrastructure, if any and the block like the width of the road, length of the road, There is no existing road in the block. However, an approach road
diversion of road from within the Site. RCC or bituminous road. of 7.5 m width and 7 km length is existing for reaching the block Clarification Only
Page no. Provision
75 Annexure - 1 ANNEXURE-1 SCOPE OF WORK Please share Approved mine plan. Also Approved Mining plan already provided to bidder along with No change from NIT.
1.0 (C) 1. Provide condition of any existing road. Tender documents. Approach road is required to be made for
ITT, Pg. No. 106 1.0 Pre Development Activities 2. This road is from gau village (downhill) to up hill. virgin mining area like Goja phar & darbarburu, proposed plant Clarification Only
(C) Construction of approach roads to Approach road outside mine lease boundary not location e.g. crushing plant plant, PSP, Beneficiation & pellet
the deposit as per approved mine required. Please confirm. plant, tailing disposal, loading plant etc. Approach road outside
plan. mine lease boundary , but within the surface right area will be
required for facilites loacted in this area.
76 Annexure - 1 ANNEXURE-1 SCOPE OF WORK Please provide hydrogeological report and nala diversion Refer EIA-EMP Report No change from NIT.
2.0 (i) study report. It shall contain details like HFL detail, route
ITT, Pg. No. 107 2.0 Development Activities of diverted nala etc. Clarification Only
(i) Stream diversion.
77 Clause no.8.7.2 8.7.2 Selective mining of high grade Please furnish ore characteristics which shall be Please refer Ore characterisation and beneficiation test report No change from NIT.
MSA. Pg No. 44 continued thereafter, which has processed in the proposed scheme. provided along with tender documents.
resulted in dilution of average ROM Clarification Only
78 feed grade. Please provide beneficiations test reports which can be Ore characterisation and beneficiation test report already No change from NIT.
referred for design of proposed plant as part of this provided along with tender documents.
tender Clarification Only
79 General As per tender total plant capacity envisaged 12.5 MTPA Bidder to decide. Design and engineering is the responsibility of No change from NIT.
including 9.5 MTPA beneficiation plant. What is the bidder. For required information, bidder may refer Approved
desired peak capacity to be envisaged for DO processing Mining plan and Geological report . Bidder may also refer DPR Clarification Only
section. prepared by MECON/FR prepared by CET(Technical Part Only).
The MECON DPER/CET FR is indicative and for guidance of the
bidder only.
80 General Kindly clarify the grade range of BO and DO Quality desired is given in the tender documents. No change from NIT.
Clarification Only
81 General Please provide detailed flowsheet of proposed Design and engineering is the responsibility of bidder. So No change from NIT.
beneficiation and pellet plant, if available responsibility of flow sheet development for beneficaition and
pellet plant lies with MDO. However, DPR prepared by MECON/FR Clarification Only
prepared by CET (Technical Portion Only), can be refered. The
MECON DPER/CET FR is indicative and for guidance of the bidder
only.
82 Approved Provided list of major equipment in Can the bidder make a few improvisations to the YES, subject to statutory permission granted to GOM like EC , FC, No change from NIT.
Modification of crushing & Beneficiation Plant provided equipment list by adopting latest available CTO, approved mining plan etc.
mining plan, technologies, wherever applicable ? Clarification Only
Chapter-3
83 Approved Tailing disposal The clause indicates tailing disposal by both the Dry disposal through filter press. No change from NIT.
Modification of methods -
mining plan, a)Dry method through filter press, b)slurry form Clarification Only
Chapter-3 (Pg No- through pumping.
50/94)
Please clarify which method has to be adopted by the
bidder.
84 Annexure -16 Proposal for utilization of actual area Is it mandatory to use specific size/area of land for Bidder to adhere to approved land use plan. No change from NIT.
(Pg No - 505/661) for mining, Plant, Infra, tailing pond, proposed facilities? Or the bidder can modify, if needed.
etc., Clarification Only
85 General Please provide palletization studies data(Test work Design and engineering is the responsibility of bidder. For required No change from NIT.
report) information, bidder may refer DPR prepared by MECON/FR
prepared by CET (Technical Portion Only). The MECON DPER/CET Clarification Only
FR is indicative and for guidance of the bidder only.
86 General Kindly furnish list of equipment with technical Design and engineering is the responsibility of bidder. For required No change from NIT.
specifications for pellet plant, if available information, bidder may refer DPR prepared by MECON/FR
prepared by CET (Technical Portion Only). The MECON DPER/CET Clarification Only
FR is indicative and for guidance of the bidder only.
87 Annexure -16 (Pg Please confirm that for what duration shall the 4-5 years. No change from NIT.
No - 505/661) designated tailing area will store the tailings generated
from the plant, If any evacuation is not done. Clarification Only
Page no. Provision
88 Battery Limit “Battery Limit” for Water Supply will 1. Please provide tentative pipe route from intake well Design and engineering is the responsibility of bidder. For required No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 6 be withdrawal of water from Karo to mine site. information, bidder may refer DPR prepared by MECON/FR
River near existing intake well & pump 2. Kindly provide detailed project report for water prepared by CET(Technical Portion Only). The MECON DPER/ CET Clarification Only
hose…........................ drawal from Karo river. FR is indicative and for guidance of the bidder only. Bidder may
3. Please provide three season's water quality report for also refer water withdrawal report provided with tender
existing water drawal arrangement. documents.
Recent three season water quality may be referred.
89 (b) MDO shall construct, maintain and Rain water harvesting structure as per CMA to be Raifall data to be referred. No change from NIT.
MSA Pg. No. 6 operate the rain water harvesting furnished.
facilities in compliance to water with Clarification Only
drawl agreement of SAIL-BSL-GOM
from Karo River.
90 Annexure - 1 Services/auxiliaries facilities MDO will consider only fire extinguisher for iron ore MDO may require to install and maintain fuel farm for storage of No change from NIT.
1.0 (C) > Fire protection and safety system. mine. Any other system is to be considered shall be HSD and furnace oil, lube oils etc as per statutory conditions. So
MSA, Pg. No. 111 indicated. MDO has to adhere to all the safety protocols as required for Clarification Only
complicane as per the granted licence, which may not be limited
to fire extinguisher.
91 Clause no. 6.2.1.12 6.2 MDO’s RESPONSIBILITIES, MDO will have access to existing water reticulation No change from NIT.
MSA. Pg No. 27 LIABILITIES AND OBLIGATIONS system during construction stage and till the permanent
infrastructure for water drawl from Karo river is With respect to power during construction period, MDO has to Clarification Only
6.2.1.12 Utilities constructed. Please confirm. arrange on its own. If excess power is available to GOM, the same
on chargeable basis may be allowed to be tapped. However, the
MDO shall also arrange for utilities Construction power may be provided by SAIL GOM on same is not an obligation of SAIL.
including power and water during chargable basis
construction period at its own cost. With respect to water drawal from the existing infrastructure of
SAIL during the construction period may be allowed to be tapped
on chargeable basis to the extent possible without hampering
SAIL's own requirement.
However, MDO to prioritise construction of their own facilities for
power and water drawal to facilitate during the construction
period and to minimise dependancy on SAIL.
92 Clause no. 6.2.3.11 6.2.3 MDOs Obligations Client shall furnish the details of diversion required No change in NIT No change in NIT
MSA. Pg No. 36 along with the diverted route.
6.2.3.11 Obligations in relation to
public infrastructure
MDO shall be primarily responsible for

removal/diversion/relocation of any
public infrastructure, including but
not limited to roads, factories, etc.
required to perform the Scope of the
Project.
93 Water Feasibility Thus 4.16 MCM or 475 M3/hr of 2.222 MCM capacity of water storage reservoir is No change from NIT.
Report by M/s. water could be easily made available proposed. The location of same shall be provided for
Sona Engineering at proposed site for operating the Iron mine water management. location is Gojha pahar nalla Clarification Only
5. Ore Mining lease area with a storage
Recommendation : intervention of 2.222 MCM capacity
for the month of November to May to
meet the water demand for mining
activities.
94 General Please clarify for any existing Transmission line diversion No shifting of existing transmission line is required. No change from NIT.
within the scope of MDO with following details.
1) Existing length Clarification Only
2) voltage level of line
-
3) single circuit/double circuit
4) Existing pole/tower type
5) Re-route length
95 ANNEXURE-1 Installation and operation of new Please inform the tentative availability date for 220 kv Expected commissioning by Dec'24 No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK 220/ 11 kV MRS, for which power at line at GOM end.
ITT, Pg.No. 94 220 kV is being taken to GOM by SAIL- Clarification Only
96 BSL-GOM for which double circuit MDO may be allowed to purcase power through No change in NIT No change from NIT.
Transmission line job is in progress. excahnges or do the wheeling from any of their power
plants.
Page no. Provision
97 1) Location coordinates of Mine end transmission line No change from NIT.
Installation and operation of new shall be furnished. 1) Location is adjacent to the existing MRSS. The proposed
220/ 11 kV MRS and downstream 2) The distance to furnished between the MDO MRS to location & coordinates are marked in the map showing facilities. Clarification Only
HT/LT Sub-Stations for meeting the existing GOM MRS for considering length of 2) The distance between the MDO MRS to existing GOM MRS is
entire power requirement of transmission line/no.of runs of cables. approx. 200 - 300 mtrs.
................... 3) Seeing the scope of MDO and associated electrical 3) No change in NIT
load, the power distribution will be at 33kV hence the 4) No change in NIT
switch yard will be 220/33kV instead of 220/11kV. 5) Redundant
Kindly allow and confirm.
4) With reference to above point, kindly allow 33kV
feeders to feed existing GOM MRS instead of 11kV.
5) Kindly confirm whether power distribution inside
plants shall also be redundant or single circuit.
98 ANNEXURE-1 Provision of primary stockpile for Minimum capacity of stockpile of SAIL-BSL-GOM of MDO to decide. However, the same should be within the No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK stacking secondary crushed ore from least 50000 Tonnes will be kept however What is the approved land use plan.
ITT, Pg.No. 91 both departmental crushing plant minimum capacity MDO should keep for their plant as Clarification Only
(SAIL-BSL-GOM) & from MDO Plant primary stockpile ,Pls. clarify.
separately.
The minimum capacity of stockpile of
SAIL-BSL-GOM should be at least
50000 Tonnes. Moreover there
should also be earmarked space in the
stockpiles for BO & DO.
99 ANNEXURE-1 The secondary crushed ROM of SAIL- SAIL-BSL-GOM secondary crusher technical details like Kindly refer clause 6.1.2.5 and 8.4.1 of MSA. No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK BSL-GOM will be supplied to MDO for efficiency and percentage of oversize material which
ITT, Pg.No. 90 further processing. will be supplied to bidder shall be provided. Clarification Only
100 4.9 OTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION Please provide the said DPER for Expansion of Gua Ore DPR prepared by MECON/ FR by CET (Technical Portion Only) may No change from NIT.
Clause 4.9 National Metallurgical Laboratory Mines by MECON Limited be referred. The MECON DPER/ CET FR is indicative and for
ITT, Pg.No. 48 (NML), Jamshedpur has conducted guidance of the bidder only. Clarification Only
the bench scale and
...............................March 2009 for
preparation of DPER for Expansion of
Gua Ore Mines by MECON
Limited…....................
101 installation and operation of conveyor Existing departmental crushing facilities drawing where The clause given in page 101/129 holds good. The clause given in No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1 system for tapping of secondary tapping will be done shall be provided to bidder, to page 117/129 should be read as " Supply of secondary crushed
SCOPE OF WORK crushed ROM from existing understand the modification required. ROM, size (-75 mm), @ 3.0 Mtpa from existing GOM Crushing Clarification Only
MSA, Pg.No. 101 departmental crushing plant to plant up to tapping point of MDO".The scope of MDO will starts
primary Stockpile. Page 101/129 and page 117/129 clause are from tapping of SAIL crushed ROM from its existing departmental
contradictory clarify the scope of conveying from downhill conveyor of SAIL crushing plant.The scope covers the
existing crushing unit to primary stockpile . required modification for tapping along with installation and
operation of conveyor system for conveying of seconadry crused
ROM to primary stock pile.SAIl scope is limited up to conveying of
crushed ROM to tapping point.
102 Clause 5.0, (d) 5.0 Responsibilities of SAIL- BSL-GOM The clause given in page 117/129 should be read as " Supply of No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1, secondary crushed ROM, size (-75 mm), @ 3.0 Mtpa from existing
SCOPE OF WORK (d.) Supply of secondary crushed GOM Crushing plant up to tapping point of MDO ". Clarification Only
Pg. No. 117 ROM, size (-75 mm), @ 3.0 Mtpa from
existing GOM Crushing plant to
primary stock pile of MDO.
103 Installation and operation of online Can bidder install Weigh scale and iron ore cross belt No change from NIT. No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1 weighing as well as quality sampling system to take the iron ore for moving belt
SCOPE OF WORK measurement system to measure the conveyor and further quality measurement will be done
MSA, Pg.No. 101 quality and quantity of reclaimed ore as per requirement ,pls confirm
from primary stockpile of SAIL-BSL-
GOM and MDO separately.
104 Reclamation of dump fines @2.5 Clause 106 (2b) of MMR, 1961. request to elaborate the Refer approved mining plan. No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1 MTPA from dump fines stockpile if equipment to be utlized reclamation of dump fines.
SCOPE OF WORK available/permitted, are to be done in Clarification Only
MSA, Pg.No. 102 line with Clause 106 (2b) of MMR,
1961.
Page no. Provision
105 Installation and operation of Intra- Kindly clarify the Quantity of silo and capacity of storage Design and engineering is the responsibility of bidder. For required No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1 Plant conveying system & silos for dumped fines or can bidder decide the capacity information, bidder may refer DPR prepared by MECON/FR
SCOPE OF WORK construction of Storage silos for . prepared by CET. The MECON DPER/CET FR is indicative and for Clarification Only
MSA, Pg.No. 102 intermediate storage of dumped fines. guidance of the bidder only.
106 The proposed capacity expansion of We are considering 5000 working hour for OHP plant Design and engineering is the responsibility of bidder. For required No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1 GOM is envisaged to be achieved design, information, bidder may refer DPR prepared by MECON/FR
SCOPE OF WORK through mine development & Please confirm. prepared by CET. The MECON DPER/CET FR is indicative and for Clarification Only
MSA, Pg.No. 100 operation, utilization of existing guidance of the bidder only. working in 3 three shift allowed.
crushing facilities, …................ Working in 3 shift is allowed? Please confirm.
107 Installation and operation of suitable 3 number of wagon loading silo of 500 T capacity steel MDO to consider rapid loading sysytem . One can be used for No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1 loading plant along with dedicated silo is considered (1 for lumps, 1 for fines and 1 for loading of lumps as well as pellets. The other one can be used for
SCOPE OF WORK rapid loading system, each for loading pellets). loading of fines. Clarification Only
MSA, Pg.No. 103 of lumps, fines and pellets produced Please confirm ?
from the MDO’s crushing, screening,
beneficiation &pellet plant and SAIL-
BSL-GOM departmental production,
into Railway wagons.
108 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI PLATE_19_LACATION_OF_PROPOSED_PLAN drawing 2 MDO to consider rapid loading sysytem . One can be used for No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G silo is shown but as per document " dedicated rapid loading of lumps as well as pellets. The other one can be used for
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL loading system, each for loading of lumps, fines and loading of fines. Clarification Only
pellets" is mentioned,
pls clarify 2 silo to be considered or 3 silo to be
considered by bidder.
109 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI PLATE_19_LACATION_OF_PROPOSED_PLAN is scanned Enclosed No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G pdf document and not legible .
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL For better clarify and understanding of bid drawings Clarification Only
request to provide the original pdf/AutoCAD file.
110 General OHP Flow diagram for both existing and proposed plant Existing OHP may be seen in the mining plan. Proposed flow sheet No change from NIT.
shall be provided for bidder's clarity to be developed by bidder.
Clarification Only
111 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI All facility shall be numbered and abbreviation shall be Bidder has to do this for their own clarity. No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G provided to each facility for bidder's clarity and
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL consideration Clarification Only
plate_19_location of proposed_plan
112 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI As per drawing many Existing ore handling Production from existing plant is continue, thus MDO will not be No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G infrastructure like downhill conveyor, stockpile permitted to use SAIL's infrastructure.
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL conveyor are available, can bidder utilize the available Clarification Only
infrastructure . Pls clarify.
Scope of Modification /dismantling of existing
infrastructure shall also to be clarified.
113 Installation and operation of Conveyor Bidder shall construct new downhill conveyor from hill Bidder to constuct new downhill conveyor of adequate capacity. No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1 System including downhill conveyors top to hill bottom or Existing down hill conveyor for SAIL-
SCOPE OF WORK up to screening plant. BSL-GOM Departmental 3 MTPA plant material as per Clarification Only
MSA, Pg.No. 114 PLATE_4_SURFACE_PLAN shall be utilised for the same ,
please clarify.
114 Installation and operation of Conveyor Any survey data for proposed long distance conveyor Survey data not available. No change from NIT.
ANNEXURE-1 System including downhill conveyors route available ? If yes pls share ,and also share the
SCOPE OF WORK up to screening plant. AutoCAD for contours required for planning of Long Clarification Only
MSA, Pg.No. 114 distance conveyors
115 ANNEXURE-1 General 1. contour map of mines, proposed land of benificiation, A no. of documents along with tender documents such as No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK pellet plant, primary stock pile, approved mining plan, test report, landuse plan, water withdrawal
MSA 2. Autocad format of the plant layout and rail loading report has been provided. Bidder to refer these documents for the Clarification Only
system of the present and the proposed expansion of desired information. Bidder may also refer DPR prepared by
rail loading system with rapid loading system. MECON/FR prepared by CET (Technical Portion Only) . The
3. Any soil investigation report available for benificiation MECON DPER/CET FR is indicative and for guidance of the bidder
and pellet plant area (non binding) only.
4. KML file of project area of MDO and surface lease
area.
5. Report of test work done for benificiation and pellet.
Page no. Provision
116 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI Dump fines material shall feed to tertiary crushing Bidder may refer DPR prepared by MECON/FR prepared by No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G building or it can be feed directly to Beneficiary plant CET(Technical Portion Only). The MECON DPER/CET FR is
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL please clarify, as connection is not seen in the drawing indicative and for guidance of the bidder only. Clarification Only
PLATE_19_LACATION_OF_PROPOSED
_PLAN
117 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI We presume that two conveyors from tertiary crushing One conveyor from tertiary crushing plant to silos can be used No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G to beneficiation plant /silo is shown in the drawing. Shall either for BO or DO on time sharing basis. Bidder to decide.
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL bidder consider single conveyor on time sharing basis. Pl Another one dedicated for reclaimation of dump fines to dump Clarification Only
PLATE_19_LACATION_OF_PROPOSED Clarify. fines silos.
_PLAN
118 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI As per the drawing, there is no screening arrangement Decision on close circuit may be driven by oversize/undersize in No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G for tertiary crushing is shown, we recommend closed products. Bidder to decide.
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL circuit for achieving 100% -30 mm product. Kindly Clarification Only
PLATE_19_LACATION_OF_PROPOSED clarify.
_PLAN
119 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI Tender document mentioned facility and drawing not Bidder has to make their drawing as per Scope of MSA and No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G matching provide updated drawing as per Mine service approved land use plan.
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL agreement. Clarification Only
_PLAN
120 ANNEXURE-1 Finished pellet stockpiles Can MDO propose an alternative ways of stockpile YES, subject to statutory permission granted to GOM like EC , FC, No change from NIT.
SCOPE OF WORK The different product (lumps, fines & preparation, equipment and decide on number of EIA-EMP, CTO, approved mining plan etc.
MSA, Pg.No. 113 pellets) obtained after beneficiation& stacking and reclaiming equipment ? Please clarify. Clarification Only
palletization, will be conveyed to their
respective product ….......................
121 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI Infrastructure like conveyor route ,crushing plant Location can not be changed as stage-2 FC has been accorded No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G location ,stockyard location are provided in the drawing accordingly.
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL ,However can MDO plan an alternate conveyor route, Bidder has to adhere to approved land use, EC, FC etc. Clarification Only
PLATE_19_LACATION_OF_PROPOSED with different stockyard, crushing, screening, Train load
_PLAN out location? please confirm
122 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI Can MDO has a option to plan number of conveyor YES. (land use plan may also be seen) No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G streams, capacity, belt width, speed and length as per
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL layout requirement without compromising overall Clarification Only
PLATE_19_LACATION_OF_PROPOSED performance.
_PLAN
123 General Kindly confirm the conveyor shall be closed gallery or Bidder to decide as per conditions of EC & FC. No change from NIT.
open gallery with hood.
Clarification Only
124 General we presume covered shed for open primary stockpile is Bidder to decide. No change from NIT.
not envigesed. Kindly confirm
Clarification Only
125 APPROVED_ANNEX ANNEXURE_GUA, The entire Document is scanned pdf document , Enclosed No change from NIT.
URE_GUA_ORE_MI Proposed flow diagram For better clarity and understanding please provide
NES legible pdf document . Clarification Only
page:429/661
126 APPROVED_REVIE APPROVED_DRAWINGS_GUA_MODIFI For Dump fines material and 3 mtpa SAIL-BSP-GUA No. No change from NIT.
W_OF_MINING_PL CATION_OF_REVIEW_OF_MINING_G departmental production can we use existing conveyor ?
AN_TOPAILORE UA_ORE_MINES_SAIL Please clarify Clarification Only
_PLAN
127 Clause 30 B (5) B. CONCILIATION Please provide the said Scheme as mentioned in this Enclosed No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 88 …............................................. clause.
Conciliation shall be held through "SAIL's Scheme for Settlement of Clarification Only
SAIL's Scheme for Settlement of Contractual/Commercial Disputes through Mechanism
Contractual/Commercial Disputes of Outside Expert Committee (OEC)"
through Mechanism of Outside Expert
Committee (OEC).
128 Clause 30 B (6) In Clause 30 (B) (6) it is provided that in case of dispute Request to amend the clause as follows: No change in NIT No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 88 involving claim amount more than Rs.250 crores, either In case of dispute involving claim amount more than
party can approach the court of competent jurisdiction Rs.250 crores, matter can be referred to Arbitration or
including commercial court, whereas Clause 30 (B) (1) either party can approach the court of competent
provides that in the event of failure of Conciliation the jurisdiction including commercial court.
dispute can be referred to Arbitration or Commercial
Court.
So, in Clause 30 (B) (6) as well both Arbitration or
Commercial Court are to be incorporated.
Page no. Provision
129 Clause 30 C (2) …......................................... the The Clause (C) is for arbitration, therefore mentioning No change in NIT No change from NIT.
MSA, Pg. No. 89 Dispute is to be decided by Court of of Arbitral Tribunal in this clause is required.
Competent Jurisdiction including
Commercial Courts Act, 2015 (as
amended time to time).
SELECTION OF MDO FOR EXPANSION OF GUA ORE MINES TO 10 MTPA
(Tender No.: T&C(M)/BSL-JGOM/GUA/BKD/630 Date: 23.12.2022)
Sugges Rational Changes

ted e for from NIT
Section text clarificat
SL.
Ref No & Existing provision Clarification required for ion or SAIL Reply
NO
Page No amend Amendm
ment ent
if any
Bidder to refer the test No change in
From the dump fines (26.4Mt
report provided along with NIT.
Clause no of 60.07% Fe), to get the final
Reclamation of Dump NIT document. Dump fines Clarification
1 4.6 of ITT & output of 64.5% of Fe what is
fines and ROM is likely to be Only.
Page no. 44 the expected recovery and
processed simultaneously to
tailings?
get the desired Fe grade.
Presently No change in NIT No change in
Duarguiburu mining NIT.
lease is valid up to
21.02.2029. In case,
What happens if for any
the
Clause reason the lease period after
Mining Lease is not
4.8.5 of the year 2029 is not
2 renewed for any
page. 46 of extended, How the invested
reason beyond
ITT amount in CAPEX shall be
21.02.2029, the
recovered?
contract
shall come to an end
on 21.02.2029 with no
cost to either party.
Dump fines: Dump reclaimation has to be No change in
Clause
Durgaiburu lease – 26.4 Mt done by MDO for both NIT.
4.9.1 of
3 Dump fines Topailore lease – 6.6 Mt durgaiburu as well as Clarification
page. 48 of
topailore lease. All other Only.
ITT
In the MDO scope whether operations will be confined
Page 1 of 31
only Durgaiburu lease for duragiburu lease. MDO

operations are covered has to excavate the ROM iron
orTopailore lease is also ore from pit in the range of 7
included. Kindly clarify to 9.5 Mtpa depending on the
In case we consider 2.5 the availability of Dump
MTPA for dump fines Fines .
reclamations, it will complete
within 10 years. After the 10
years, whether the MDO shall
excavate total quantity of 9.5
MTPA from the pits? Kindly
clarify
The existing quality of The grades as mentioned in No change in
ROM at a cut-off grade the clause 4.9.1 are average NIT.
Clause
of 45% Fe, and Dump What is the average grade of grade. Clarification
4.9.1 of
4 Fines of GOM is given the mines? Only.
page. 48 of
below
ITT
ROM – Fe 60.01%
DF – Fe 60.07%
Bidder to assess the ore and No change in
Annexure Kindly provide the legible
make their own flow chart. NIT.
5 13 of mine Flowchart flowchart given in mine plan
Legible Copy of Flowchart Clarification
plan annexure 13.
enclosed Only.
Installation of What is present status of Likely date of commissioning No change in
Facilities for tapping 220kV power line? When the of transmission line is NIT.
power and water from power will be made available Dec’24. Clarification
Clause 1 of
Battery limit along to the MDO. Kindly provide Only.
6 MSA &
with the tentative time to get the
Page no.5
transmission and power.
distribution network.
“Battery Limit” for in case the commencement
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electrical supply: of project is delayed due to

Incoming power at delay in obtaining
220 kV level will be permissions for the 220kV
made available to power line to draw the
MDO, which is being power Kindly specify.
taken to GOM through
Double circuit
transmission line.
MDO should install a
MRSS at GUA and
make all necessary
arrangement
including required
infrastructure to meet
its power
requirements.
Construction of well- Location will be inside GOM. No change in
equipped laboratory For required information, NIT.
including Bidder to refer clause 8.5.1 of Clarification
spectrometric MSA. Only.
&instrumentalanalysi
s facility along with all
Kindly provide the
Clause 1 of conventional testing
laboratory location and what
7 MSA & facilities for physical
are all the equipments need
Page no.6 and chemicalquality
to be purchased
parameters of iron
ore& pellets.
Laboratory shall also
be equipped
withtesting
equipment like XRF,
Page 3 of 31
ICP etc.
No change from NIT. No change in

The project involves huge NIT.
investment for the setting up
of Crushing & Screening
Plant (9.5 MTPA),
Beneficiation Plant (9.5
4.2 Commencement of
MTPA) and Pellet Plant (4
Commercial
MTPA) it will take minimum
Production Date
4-5 years practically. Kindly
Commercial
provide the development
Annexure- Production Date shall
period at least 4-5 years to
4.2 of MSA be effected
8 avoid the delay in the
& Pg. No. immediately after 36
commencement of operation
18 months from
We suggest that the
theEffective Date of
Investment in the
this Agreement unless
Beneficiation Plant and Pellet
extended upon by
Plant set up for the mine may
mutual consent.
be considered as paid
activity and may be
reimbursed in a phased
manner to MDO on mutually
agreed mile stones
List of New No change from NIT. No change in

Equipments/ Health NIT.
6.2.1.7 &Pg Whether the MDO may
of Equipment /
9 No. 25 of deploy the refurbished
facilities:
MSA equipment
MDO shall always
maintain all the
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equipment/ facilities
in good and safe
operational condition.
New equipment /
facilities shall be
installed by MDO for
Crusher with drives,
Screens with drives,
Conveyor System with
drives, Stacker
&Reclaimer, Jigs,
WHIMS/HGMS,
Grinding Mills, Filter
press, Thickeners,
Slurry
pumps, Rapid Loading
System, Induration
machine, Exhauster,
ESP, Disc pelletiser,
transformers,
switchgears,
automation systems
etc. The above
mentioned new
equipments are not
exhaustive and MDO
may further decide on
installation of other
equipments/facilities
to fulfill their
contractual
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obligations.
Land for Township No change in NIT. However, No change in

MDO shall arrange SAIL will always try to NIT.
accommodation for its facilitate MDO for providing
6.2.1.13 employees. Land for quarters/flats/land if
Land for the MDO township
&Pg No. 27 township/ available. The same should
10 may be provided by the SAIL
of MSA accommodation shall not be treated as SAIL’s
free of cost
be arranged by MDO responsibility.
outside the Mining
leasehold area at its
own cost.
Performance Bank The guideline is amply clear No change in
Guarantee and it says 3% of the contract NIT.
The MDO shall value and not the annual Clarification
provide to SAIL, a contract value. So, PBG of 5% Only.
Performance Bank of annual contract value is
7 & Pg. No.
Guarantee equivalent kept much below the
37 of MSA
to 5% of annual guideline.
PBG – 5% of annual contract
contract value based
value shall be revised to 3%
on the total Mining fee
11 of the annual contract value
for 100% quantity of
as per guidelines given by
Lump, Fines and
the central Govt.
Pellets or equivalent
in any freely
convertible foreign
currency in the form
of Bank Guarantee
within forty five days
(45) days, of the
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execution of this
Agreement. The
validity of the
Performance Bank
Guarantee furnished
by MDO should be for
entire Mining Services
Agreement period
plus additional 90
days. Alternatively, a
bank guarantee of
shorter validity of
minimum 5 years may
be submitted, which
has to be renewed
successively at least
six months before the
expiry of such bank
guarantee submitted.
If the Successful
Bidder fails to sign the
Mining Services
Agreement or to
submit the
Performance Bank
Guarantee within 45
(Forty Five) days from
the date of execution
of Mining Agreement,
then EMD of the
Successful Bidder
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shall be forfeited.
It is requested to provide the No change in NIT No change in

monthly escalation on fuel NIT.
and explosive due to
frequent variations in price.
Payment Terms
Normally the price
(v) For the purpose of
adjustment of mining service
this agreement
9.2 (v) & fee is considered on
frequency of the price
12 Pg. No. 48 quarterly basis in most of the
adjustment for the
of MSA public sector MDO contracts
Mining Service Fee
except fuel which is
shall be once every
considered on monthly basis.
year.
We can provide you
examples of many public
sector contracts awarded
recently.
Explosives shall be What type of explosives are SME/cartridge. No change in
provided by SAIL - presently in use in the Mines Explosive procurement rate NIT.
BSL as per the (SME/Cartridge/ANFO) is Rs. 76087.10/Ton of Clarification
statutory kindly provide the present SME/SMS exclusive of Only.
requirement. Thecost explosives issuing rates accessories like detonators,
Clause no. towards procurement including the GST as per the boosters etc.
9.2 (X) of of the explosives shall SAIL like SME, Cartridge (Refer Present PO for details)
13
MSA & Pg. be recovered from (Booster &Column), Nonel,
No. 49 MDO bySAIL - BSL at Electric Detonator for the
actual. Blasting will be estimation purpose.
done under the And also provide the average
supervision of charge factor or powder
SAIL/BSLwhile factor being achieved in the
recovering cost of mines
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explosives from MDO,

applicable GST on
suchrecovery shall be
levied by SAIL at
applicable rate by
raising GST invoice
onMDO
Bidder to refer the proposed No change in
land use plan provided with NIT.
NIT documents.Design and Clarification
Provision of primary
engineering is the Only.
stockpile for stacking
responsibility of bidder.
secondary crushed
Bidder may refer the DPR
ore from both
prepared by MECON/ FR
departmental
prepared by CET. The
crushing plant (SAIL-
MECON DPER/CET FR is
BSL-GOM) & from
indicative and for guidance of
Annexure- MDO Plant separately. Kindly provide the primary
the bidder only.Kindly note
1 Scope of The minimum stockpile location with
14 that ,in the envisaged MDO
work & Pg. capacity of stockpile elevations (coordinates)
scope, there is slight
No. 91 of SAIL-BSL-GOM
deviation from the scheme as
should be at least
mentioned in MECON DPER.
50000 Tonnes.
The location of primary &
Moreover, there
secondary crushing plant is
should also be
shifted located towrds MDO
earmarked space in
area , according conveyor
the stockpiles for BO
routing changed up to
& DO.
primary stock pile.Also Dry
disposal of tailing has been
envisaged in MDO scope.
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Design and engineering is the

Capacity of silos shall be
Construction of Silo
decided by bidder as per the
for intermediate
process requirement. Process
storage of tertiary
Annexure- Kindly provide the storage Flow sheet has to developed
crushed material and
1 Scope of capacity of Silo for by bidder on their own.
15 separate Silo for
work & Pg. intermediate storage and Bidder may refer the DPER
rejects from Jigging
No. 92 location. prepared by MECON/CET FR.
plant. Rotary Bin
The DPER/FR is indicative
Extractor shall be
and for guidance of the
provided in each silo.
bidder only. However
location shall be within the
land use plan.
No Dump fines shall be No change in
Installation of directly stored in a silo NIT.
conveyors, reclaimers Whether for the dump fines before beneficiation plant. Clarification
Annexure-
for reclamation of also MDO have to make a Bidder may refer the DPR Only.
1 Scope of
16 crushed ore from separate stockpile at the prepared by MECON/ FR
work & Pg.
primary stockpile and primary stockpile? Kindly prepared by CET. The
No. 92
conveying to tertiary clarify MECON DPER/CET FR is
crushing plant. indicative and for guidance of
the bidder only.
Annexure- 10 Te No change in
1, clause Provision of Kindly provide the present NIT.
17
no: 5(a) & Explosives Magazine. magazine capacity Clarification
Pg. No. 100 Only.
Annexure- Production @ Whether the SAIL shall SAIL will ensure supply ROM No change in
1 Scope of 3.0MTPA of ROM from provide the 3 MTPA of @ 3.0 Mtpa. However, in case NIT.
18
work & Pg. existing working pit secondary crusher product (- of shortfall, no penalty will be Clarification
No. 100 located in OT Hill & 75mm) throughout the MDO levied for the quantum of Only.
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North Eastern part of project duration? shortfall quantity as per MSA

HD Buru and clause 9.5.4.6.
Rajaburuarea of the In case the shortfall in the
Durgaiburu lease hold supply of SAIL material (3
of GOM to be MTPA) is there what will
continued by SAIL happen.
departmentally with
existing
infrastructure. The
secondary crushed
ROM of SAIL-BSL GOM
will be supplied to
MDO for further
processing.
Kindly provide the contour For required information, No change in
Annexure-
Crushing plant & plan for all proposed Bidder to refer approved NIT.
1 Scope of
19 Beneficiation plant crushing & screening plant, mining plan as provided with Clarification
work & Pg.
area stockpile, Beneficiation and NIT documents. Only.
No. 101
pellet plant area.
MDO to design own No change in
Ore mined by MDO
equipment flow sheet. Bidder NIT.
Annexure- shall be fed
Kindly provide the maximum may refer the DPR prepared Clarification
1 Scope of first to the two-stage
20 ROM size to be fed to the by MECON/ FR prepared by Only.
work & Pg. crushing plants which
primary crusher? CET. The MECON DPER/CET
No. 101 shall be installed by
FR are indicative and for
the MDO
guidance of the bidder only.
The crushed ore from Whether Primary stockpile Bidder may consider No change in
Annexure-
both the MDO plant can be overground stockpile arrangement based on their NIT.
1 Scope of
21 and SAIL-BSL-GOM with underground hopper design & engineering. Clarification
work & Pg.
plant shall be and tunnel conveyor Only.
No. 101
conveyed through arrangement for reclaiming?
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conveying system to Kindly clarify

be installed by the
MDO and shall be
stacked at primary
stock pile.
What is the conveyor Design and engineering is the No change in
distance to be considered responsibility of bidder. MDO NIT.
The crushed ore from from the existing owner to install a conveyor for Clarification
both the MDO plant secondary crushing tapping of secondary crushed Only.
and SAIL-BSL-GOM arrangement to the proposed product from down hill
Annexure- plant shall be Primary stockpile? conveyor of existing system.
1 Scope of conveyed through This conveyor route and its Bidder may refer the DPR
22
work & Pg. conveying system to terrain to be understood for prepared by MECON/ FR
No. 101 be installed by the better conveyor plan and prepared by CET. The
MDO and shall be estimation. Kindly provide MECON DPER/CET FR is
stacked at primary the details. Please provide indicative and for guidance of
stock pile. the longitudinal section of the bidder only.
the alignment of conveyor
route
Installation and Yes. However, it must be as No change in
operation of online per industry approved NIT.
weighing as well as standard. Clarification
Annexure- quality measurement Only.
Any online quality analyser
1 Scope of system to measure the
23 to be considered for quality
work & Pg. quality and quantity
check of primary stockpile?
No. 101 of reclaimed ore from
primary stockpile of
SAILBSL-GOM and
MDO separately.
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Provision of primary For required information,

stockpile for stacking Bidder to refer the GR and
secondary crushed approved Mining plan, as
ore from both provided with NIT
departmental documents.
crushing plant (SAIL-
BSL-GOM) & from
MDO Plant separately. Kindly provide the avg. grade
Annexure-
The minimum of Beneficiable ore (BO) and
1 Scope of
24 capacity of stockpile Direct Ore (DO) including the
work & Pg.
of SAIL-BSL-GOM fines (-6mm), CLO (6-30mm)
No. 101
should be at least and other sizes if any
50000 Tonnes.
Moreover there
should also be
earmarked space in
the stockpiles for
BO & DO.-
The screening plant MDO to design their own No change in

will be installed to system. NIT.
separate the -30 mm There will be a separate Bidder may refer the DPR Clarification
sized material into screening line for both DO & prepared by MECON/ FR Only.
Annexure- lump & fines in case of BO types of ore in the prepared by CET. The
1 Scope of DirectOre (DO) and screening plant. What will be MECON DPER/CET FR is
25
work & Pg. lump, fines & slimes in the capacity of DO screen indicative and for guidance of
No. 101 case of Beneficiable plant and BO screen plant? the bidder only.
Ore (BO). There will This data is important to size
be a separate the plant and equipment
screening line for both
DO & BO type of ore in
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screening plant.
For required information, No change in

Kindly provide the location Kindly refer proposed Land NIT.
Annexure-
of all the facilities building to Use Plan and approved Clarification
1 Scope of Location of facility
26 be earmarked in the layout to Mining Plan, provided with Only.
work & Pg. building
understand the terrain and NIT documents. Design and
No. 101
land contour. engineering is the
Design and engineering is the No change in
responsibility of bidder. NIT.
Bidder has to develop its own Clarification
Kindly provide the location General layout drawing. Only.
Annexure-
of Screening plant and the RL However for reference,
1 Scope of Location of screening
27 difference from Secondary Bidder may refer the DPR
work & Pg. plant
crushing to the screening prepared by MECON/ FR
No. 101
plant. prepared by CET. The
the bidder only.
Construction of Silo What is the capacity of a silo MDO to design its own No change in
for intermediate for storage of tertiary system. However, Bidder NIT.
Annexure-
storage of tertiary crushed material and reject may refer the DPR prepared Clarification
1 Scope of
28 crushed material and from jigging plant? Kindly by MECON/ FR prepared by Only.
work & Pg.
separate Silo for provide the type of CET. The MECON DPER/CET
No. 102
rejects from Jigging construction of Silo (RCC or FR is indicative and for
plant Steel)? guidance of the bidder only.
Annexure- Reclamation of dump During the site visit we came Total dump fines has to be No change in
29 1 Scope of fines @2.5 MTPA from to know that the dump fines reclaimed. Any further NIT.
work & Pg. dump fines stockpile size is -12mm, in that case treatment of dump fines has Clarification
Page 14 of 31
No. 102 if the dump fines needs to be to be decided by the bidder Only.
available/permitted, processed (screening) before as per their process design &
are to be done in line sending to the storage silos. requirement.
with Clause 106 (2b)
of MMR, 1961. Whether the
Installation and screening/processing of
operation of dump dump fines required or
fines reclaiming directly we can reclaim as
conveying system per the scope? Kindly clarify
complete with
dumping platform and
hopper for
reclamation of
dumped fines.
Installation and
operation of Intra-
Plant conveying
system & construction
of Storage silos for
intermediate storage
of dumped fines.
Please refer the proposed No change in
Land Use Plan. The NIT.
Annexure- Kindly confirm whether the
considered dam area is Clarification
1 Scope of tailing dam area is sufficient
30 Tailing Dam sufficient for storage of Only.
work & Pg. to accommodate all the
tailings for about 4-5 years.
No. 103 tailings.
Regular evacuation will be
done by SAIL.
Annexure- Whether the Direct ore can Secondary crushed ore (-75 No change in
31 1 Scope of Despatch of Direct Ore be dispatched from the mm ROM) is stacked at NIT.
work & Pg. primary stockpile? Kindly Primary stock pile. Bidder Clarification
Page 15 of 31
No. 104 clarify has to design their own Only.

process of material flow.
prepared by CET. The
the bidder only.
MDO will withdraw MDO will design their No change in
water from Karo River beneficiation plant. NIT.
near existing intake MDO has to assess their own Clarification
well &pumphouse. water requirement. Only.
MDO will construct its For required information,
own intake well and bidder may refer the water
Whether the water
water pumping feasibility report provided
withdrawal permission of
arrangement to meet with NIT.
4.16 MCM is sufficient for the
its water requirement.
entire project which includes
Water withdrawal by
Annexure- primary, secondary, tertiary
MDO shallremain
1 Scope of crushing plants, beneficiation
32 within the permissible
work & Pg. plant, pellet plant and other
limit so that existing
No. 104 infrastructures usage (MDO
water requirement of
colony, SAIL colony etc.)
GOMis also met in
Kindly provide the water
addition to its their
requirement per day for the
own requirement.
entire project.
Installation, operation
andmaintenance of
the intake well,
pumping station and
pipe lines for
watersupply to
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various areas related

with the MDO’s
facilities will be the
responsibility of the
MDO. Also
construction of water
reservoir and
processwater tanks
lies with MDO.
SAIL-BSL has got
water feasibility study
done through M/s
Sonaengineeringcons
ultant in year 2012.
Water withdrawal
permission from Karo
River for 4.16MCM on
annual basis has been
granted by Govt. of
Jharkhand.

bidder may refer the water NIT.
fesibility report as provided Clarification
Annexure- Kindly provide Water intake
with NIT. Bidder may refer Only.
1 Scope of Water intake & water location, possible pipe
33 the DPR prepared by
work & Pg. reservoir routing, ROW study report if
MECON/ FR prepared by
No. 105 any
CET. The MECON DPER/CET
FR is indicative and for
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bidder may refer the water NIT.
fesibility report as provided Clarification
Annexure- What is the RL level
with NIT. Bidder may refer Only.
1 Scope of Water intake & water difference from the intake
34 the DPR prepared by
work & Pg. reservoir water level and proposed
MECON/ FR prepared by
No. 105 water reservoir.
For process water bidder has No change in
to decide as per its NIT.
requirement within the Clarification
Annexure-
approved land use. Bidder Only.
1 Scope of Kindly provide the water
35 Water reservoir may refer the DPR prepared
work & Pg. reservoir proposed location.
by MECON/ FR prepared by
No. 105
MDO shall do mining For required information No change in
as per the approved bidder may refer the GR and NIT.
What is the average strip approved mining plan as Clarification
mining plan and short
ratio for the 20 years project provided with NIT. Only.
term excavation plan
for MDO operating pits? Further, regarding OB
mutually agreed
Annexure- How the payment for OB removal refer Draft MSA
between SAIL- BSL
1 Scope of shall be made? clause 8.3.2 . OB to be
36 and MDO. MDO shall
work & Pg. In case the strip ratio is removed in line with annual
also ensure safe and
No. 107 increased in the insitu pits
scientific operational plan,and shall be
(Gojhapahar&Darbarburu),
development of mine commensurate with the
how the payment shall be
by excavating approved Mining Plan and the
made
overburden/ inter- production plan. Payment of
burden OB is inclusive in mining fee
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of ROM .
MDO to decide. However, No change in

Bidder may refer the DPR NIT.
Annexure- Please mention the Capacity
prepared by MECON/ FR Clarification
1 Scope of Capacity of product of Product storage of
37 prepared by CET. The Only.
work & Pg. storage beneficiation Plant and Pellet
No. 107 Plant?
the bidder only.
Whether the direct ore (DO) MDO to decide. However, No change in
and beneficiable ore (BO) Bidder may refer the DPR NIT.
Annexure-
processed separately from prepared by MECON/ FR Clarification
1 Scope of Direct ore
38 the face itself? What will be prepared by CET. The Only.
work & Pg. &Benefeciable ore
the capacity of plants for DO MECON DPER/CET FR is
No. 107
and BO. Kindly clarify and indicative and for guidance of
specify the details. the bidder only.
Design & Engineering is the No change in
responsibity of bidder. NIT.
Bidder has to decide the Clarification
capacity & location of its own Only.
within the approved land use.
Annexure-
Kindly provide the RLS However, for required
1 Scope of
39 RLS Siding location location with the silo information, MECON-DPER
work & Pg.
capacity for each. and DPR of M/s Rites for
No. 114
railway siding may be
refered. These DPER are
the bidder only. (BSL/ GOM
to Review).
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MDO shall assist SAIL MDO Area for tree No change in

in tree felling in the enumeration, felling, logging NIT.
area for which SAIL and other allied jobs approx. Clarification
has 830 Ha. Only.
forestclearanceand
the area is required
for mine development
andinstallation of
various facilities
required as per this
agreement. MDOshall
facilitate and assist
(e.g. follow ups,
providing labour,
Annexure- Kindly provide how much
vehicles etc.)forest
1 Scope of area is allocated for the tree
40 department in tree
work & Pg. felling as of now. Kindly
felling, cutting into
No. 114 provide the details
logs and
transportation ofthe
logs to forest
department. The
payment against the
demand notesraised
by forest department
for tree felling shall be
paid by SAIL-
BSLGOM.Allother
Incidentalchargesfortr
ee
enumeration,treefellin
gand
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transportationshallbe
bornebyMDO.
MDO shall assist SAIL For required information, No change in

in obtaining required refer ITT clause no 4.8. NIT.
approvals (if any) Clarification
fromvarious Only.
Government
Departments,
including but not
limited to, Ministry
of Mines, Ministry of
Environment &
Forest, Directorate
General ofMines
Annexure- Safety, Regional Kindly provide the present
1 Scope of Director of Explosives, status of statutory clearances
41
work & Pg. state Pollution Control like EC, FC, Mine lease, Mine
No. 114 Board, District plan, Surface right etc.
Administration and
such other agencies
whose approvals
are mandated for
mine development
and operation. Any
penalty raised by
Competent
Authorities due to
violation ofstatutes
during the contract
period shall be the
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sole responsibility
ofthe MDO.
The railway siding Area levelling for siding No change in
construction is in scope of construction is in SAIL scope. NIT.
Clause 2.0
Proposed Railway SAIL. Whether the area Clarification
42 .(e) MSA &
siding levelling for siding Only.
Pg. No. 115
construction should also in
SAIL scope? Kindly clarify.
Annexure- Yes No change in
Construction of mine Kindly clarify, whether the
1 Scope of NIT.
43 water discharge proposed plant is a zero
work & Pg. Clarification
treatment. discharge effluent plant?
No. 115 Only.
Construction of Does any minimum Design & engineering is No change in
residential buildings, dimension required for responsibility of bidder. So, NIT.
Annexure-
community building, workshop, residential MDO to design on its own as Clarification
1 Scope of
44 roads, sewage and its buildings for MDO, office, Lab per applicable standards. Only.
work & Pg.
treatment, water and other administrative
No. 115
supply etc. for building for construction of
employees of MDO. MDO comes under the scope.
Construction of Design & engineering is No change in
residential buildings, responsibility of bidder. So, NIT.
Annexure- The construction type of
community building, MDO to design on its own as Clarification
1 Scope of buildings are RCC structure,
45 roads, sewage and its per applicable standards. Only.
work & Pg. PEB structure or steel
treatment, water
No. 115 structure? Kindly clarify.
supply etc. for
employees of MDO.
Annexure- Any diversion of nala Bidder to assess as per the No change in
1 Scope of required with in thelease site visit. NIT.
46 Stream diversion
work & Pg. area? Kindly provide the Clarification
No. 115 length for the diversion of Only.
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Nalla, Stream, etc.
Escalation: No change from NIT. No change in

Component Beneficiation Min NIT.
Salary & 2.71 9.0
Wages
POL (HSD)+ 1.61 7.44
Lubes
Explosives 1.9 The provided escalation
Annexure-
components need to be re
47 5 of MSA & Repair 21.59 16.
&Maint look into it and increase the
Pg. No. 122
Power 22.51 4.1 component %
Limestone
(BF Grade)
Coke
Breeze
Total 48.42 39.
(variable)
Design & engineering is No change in

responsibility of bidder. So, NIT.
Any Geo-technical report Bidder to carry out the soil Clarification
data available for the soil? Or test for the required Only.
Soil Baring Capacity information. However,
48 General Soil test report (SBC)data ?for the Bidder may refer the DPR
beneficiation plant, pellet prepared by MECON/ FR
plant and crushing & prepared by CET. The
screening plant areas. MECON DPER/CET FR is
the bidder only.
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Kindly provide the Geological Please Refer the GR report &

report & bore hole data for Approved mining plan as
49 General Geological report
the explored area for the provided with NIT
estimation purposes documents.
Any interim production is No. No change in
required before the NIT.
completion of construction Clarification
50 General Interim production
period? If yes, how to Only.
calculate the mining fee for
interim production?
Area for the beneficiation No change in
plant and pellet plant and NIT.
Kindly provide the present tailing ponds are already Clarification
land status for Beneficiation acquired by GOM. Only.
and pellet plant area. Beneficiation plant and pellet
Whether the required area plant lies within surface right
51 General Plant area
for the beneficiation plant area and tailing pond is
and pellet plant and tailing within mining lease area.
ponds acquired? Kindly Refer proposed Land Use
provide the present status. Plan as provided with NIT.
Also Refer clause no. 4.8 of
ITT for present status.
Kindly provide the line MDO to design their own No change in
diagram of whole process system. NIT.
52 General Layout diagram
from primary crushing to Clarification
final pellet. Only.
What is the recovery For required information, No change in
percentage of final product Refer the test report NIT.
53 General Recovery
from beneficiation plant and provided with NIT. Clarification
pellet plant? Only.
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Bidder to decide. However,

What is the specification and
capacity of primary,
54 General Specification of plant prepared by CET. The
secondary and tertiary
crushing plant?
the bidder only.
Kindly confirm which type of MDO to desin their own No change in
lightening has been used system to maintain the NIT.
55 General Lightning whether LED or any other illumination as per the Clarification
types for the beneficiation requirement of DGMS. Only.
plant and pellet plant
MDO to design their own No change in
system. However, Bidder NIT.
Kindly provide the plant flow
may refer the DPR prepared Clarification
sheet and Plant Layout for
56 General Flow sheet by MECON/ FR prepared by Only.
both pellet and beneficiation
plant
Kindly refer the GR and Test No change in
What is the Particle size
Particle size report as provided with NIT. NIT.
57 General distribution (PSD) of Feed
distribution Clarification
material?
Only.
system. Bidder may refer the NIT.
To produce 4 MTPA pellet,
DPR prepared by MECON/ FR Clarification
Feed material for how much quantity of iron
58 General prepared by CET. The Only.
pellet plant ore needs to be fed to the
plant
the bidder only.
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MDO to design their own

system. However, Bidder
Kindly provide the mass
may refer the DPR prepared
Mass Balance balance sheet for all process
59 General by MECON/ FR prepared by
flowsheet from Primary crushing to
final Pellet plant output.
system. However, Bidder NIT.
may refer the DPR prepared Clarification
how much is the total electric
60 General Electric load by MECON/ FR prepared by Only.
load demand ?
Gojharphar and Durbarburu OB to be removed in line with No change in
are virgin pits, what will be annual operational plan, and NIT.
the overburden volume for shall be commensurate with Clarification
this area? And also kindly the approved Mining Plan Only.
provide the average strip and the production plan.
61 General Overburden ratio for the MDO operating Refer Draft MSA clause 8.3.2 .
pits up to 20 years. In case
the excessive removal of over
burden (insitu pits), How the
SAIL shall compensate for
the same.
What will be the lead and lift MDO is long term contract for No change in
distance for the Over burden 20 years. Mining fee has been NIT.
& ROM from the face to the optimised based on average Clarification
62 General Lead & Lift
dumps and primary crushing lead distance. So no Only.
plants? compensation for varianace
In case the lead increases, in the lead distance.
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how the SAIL shall

compensate for the variance
in the lead distance.
What will be the average The average ROM grade at a No change in
ROM grade? Fe cut off of 45% is given in NIT.
The entire cost is based on clause 4.9.1 of ITT and clause Clarification
the what is be input ROM 8.4.1 of MSA. Only.
grade and what will be
recovery of grade with
quantity. In case the average
ROM grade is not meet the
specified grade due to
geological conditions, that
will affect the cost to the
MDO.
63 General Average ROM Grade Kindly provide the average

input ROM grade from the
face, subsequently kindly
provide the recovery ore
both quantity and quality for
each activity from primary
crushing, secondary
crushing, tertiary crushing,
screening, jigging,
beneficiation, pellet etc.
And also provide the flow

sheet diagram for each
activity above mentioned
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There is no scope of CSR This shall be as clause 6.1.5 No change in

activities in the tender (a) of MSA. NIT.
document,we understood Clarification
64 General CSR activities
that there are no CSR Only.
activities in the MDO scope.
Kindly confirm
If the work is hampered due MDO to maintain conducive No change in
to the local problems, who environment for smooth NIT.
65 General Local Issues
will handle the local issues. delivery of their liabilities as Clarification
Kindly clarify per the contract. Only.
Is there any provision to give As per the State Govt. Laws No change in
Employment of local the employment to the and directives in this regard. NIT.
66 General
people locals? If yes, kindly specify Clarification
how many numbers. Only.
Refer GR and approved No change in
Kindly provide the
mining plan as provided with NIT.
67 General Mineralized area mineralized area and non-
NIT. Clarification
mineralized area
Only.
• Are there any villages No R&R colony construction No change in
inside mine lease envisaged as per LARR Act NIT.
area? 2013 Clarification
• Kindly provide the no. Only.
68 General R&R of PAF/PAP’s in the
project.
R&R policy applicable
in this project, kindly
provide the details
MDO to design the facility No change in
Any additional land required within the proposed land use NIT.
69 General Land requirement
for the project? plan as provided with NIT. Clarification
However, MDO has to Only.
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arrange the land for their

township separately.
Kindly provide the subgrade ROM having Fe % more than No change in
% in the ROM. If the 45 has to be fed to Plant for NIT.
subgrade % in the ROM further processing. So, there Clarification
70 General Subgrade increases, the recovery shall is no provision for subgrade. Only.
be less so more input
material required for the
output product.
Whether 3 shift operations Yes No change in
are permissible? Kindly NIT.
71 General Shift operation
confirm Clarification
Only.
Whether the required area Refer the proposed Land use No change in
for the entire infrastructure plan as provided with NIT. NIT.
is acquired. Kindly provide Land area required for the Clarification
72 General Infrastructure area the present status of land. entire infrastructure is Only.
Kindly provide the present available with SAIL.
land use pattern and future
requirement.
Refer approved mining plan. No change in
Kindly provide the total
NIT.
73 General Explored area explored and non-explored
Clarification
area for the MDO operations.
Only.
7.11.4 Calculation of The factor has been decided No change in
Kindly elaborate, how the
Clause Mining Services Fee as per SAIL Cost model. The NIT.
factor (%) for calculation of
7.11.4 of P = Applicable Mining base case i.e. factor value Clarification
74 mining fee for the bidders
page. 66 of Service Fee for (F)=1 has been assigned, to Only.
understanding for the M2,
ITT reclamation, Capital related charges and
M3 and M4.
Screening, Processing, opex for, reclamation of
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Beneficiationand secondary crushed ROM from

loading into wagons PSP, Screening, Processing,
of lumps & fines Beneficiation and loading
(quoted by bidder) into wagons of lumps, fines &
• M1= Q1 x P pellets, and corresponds to
• M2= Q2 x P x mining service fee P (quoted
0.5968 (Factor Price as per annexure-4 of
for processing MSA). This is factor is
of ROM) represented in formula
• M3= Q3 x P x M1=Q1xP , ( Here Factor
0.1033 (Factor value=1). The factor value F1,
for reclamation F2 and F3 are ratio of
of dump fines) respective Capital related
• M4= Q4 x P x charges and opex for ROM
3.9521 (Pellet mining, Dump Mining &
Conversion pellet making respectively
Factor) w.r.t Capital related charges
M1-Mining Service and opex for, reclamation of
Fee for Processing, secondary crushed ROM from
Beneficiation and PSP, Screening, Processing,
Loading Beneficiation and loading
M2-Mining Service into wagons of lumps, fines &
Fee for ROM pellets.
processed up to
Primary Stockpile
M3-Mining Service
Fee for reclamation of
dump fines fee
M4-Mining Service
Fee for Pellet
Conversion
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What is the amount of For pellet plant, letter of No change in

Performance guarantee support as per format 14 is NIT.
required from the vendor required. Clarification
providing Technical support Regarding performance Only.
Format 20 Draft of BR for the to bidder for setting up a gurantee refer draft MSA
75 Page vendor providing pellet plant. And what will be clause 7.0.
No.209 technical support the duration of validity of the
guarantee
What will be the scope or
coverage of the Guarantee
for such vendor
What would happen to the Refer clause 5 and clause 28 No change in
Plants set up by the bidder at of draft MSA. NIT.
76 General General the end of MSA. Whether it Clarification
will be handed over to SAIL Only.
for O&M and on what terms
Provides for Bidder to 1 Original + 4 Copies No change in
submit 1 Original+ 4 NIT.
Copies of Techno- Clarification
Page No-12
Commercial Bid Only.
Clause
Please clarify which one to
no.10.6 (b)
follow. More copy
And
Format-2 Covering unnecessarily increases the
77 Page No-
letter for Techno- bid size and consequent
112
commercial Bid difficulty in Handling the bid.
Format-2
provides for bidder to
submit 1 original + 2
copies of the bid
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Rationale SAIL Reply Changes

Suggeste
for in NIT
Section d text for
SL. clarificati
Ref No & Existing provision Clarification required amendm
NO on or
Page No ent, if
Amendme
any
nt
From the dump fines For required information, No change in
(26.4Mt of 60.07% Fe), to refer test report and NIT.
get the final output of proposed land use plan Clarification
64.5% of Fe how much provided with NIT. The Only.
Clause no
Reclamation of Dump we can get the considered dam area is
1 4.6 of ITT &
fines recovery/tailings. sufficient for storage of
Page no. 44
Whether the area is tailings for about 4-5
sufficient to accumulate years. So regular
the tailings. evacuation has to be done
by SAIL.
Installation of Facilities What is present status of No change in
for tapping power and 220kV power line? When Expected date of NIT.
water from Battery limit the power will be made commissioning Dec’24.
along with available to the MDO. Clarification
transmission and Kindly provide the Only.
Clause 1 of distribution network. tentative time to get the
2 MSA & “Battery Limit” for power.
Page no.5 electrical supply:
Incoming power at 220 kV Kindly specify, in case
level will be the commencement of
made available to MDO, project delayed due to
which is being taken to getting the permissions
GOM through Double delayed for the 220kV
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circuit power line to draw the

transmission line. MDO power.
should install a MRSS at
GUA and make all In case if the project
necessary delayed attributable to
arrangement including the SAIL along with the
required infrastructure to time extension we
meet its power requested for the
requirements. financial compensation.
Kindly provide the

contract demand applied
to DVC (JH), What is
major write up way (i.e.
township, forest
clearance or cultivated
land/land)
For the escalation/de- No change in
escalation, CPI index is No change from NIT. NIT.
given for the Salaries &
Wages component. As
per the industry
Annexure –
practices the indices for
3 5 of MSA & Escalation for Wages
the Salaries & Wage
Pg.No: 122
component shall be
minimum wages as per
Minimum Wages Act as
notified by the Central
Govt. of India or State
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Govt. of Odisha
(whichever is higher).
Kindly consider the same
For your reference
below:
1. OMC – Dubna-
Sakradihi, Guali,
JillingLangalota
tenders
2. SAIL – Kalta
Tender
For the escalation/de- No change in
For escalation/de-
Annexure – escalation, for the given NIT.
escalation of coke breeze,
5 of MSA coke breeze is not
4 Escalation for coke Breeze WPI index of coal shall be Clarification
&Pg.No: mentioned in the WPI considered. Only.
124 index as published by
OOEA. Kindly clarify
In the table the No change in
escalation given for the No change from NIT. NIT.
Mining (M2)
Is 39.48% which seems
Annexure – to be substantially low,
5 of MSA further the we observed
5 Escalation for mining
&Pg.No: from the table provided
122 in page no. 122 of MSA
pertaining to escalation
components are not in
line with the industry
standards as well as
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abnormality in the
component %
distribution. Requesting
you to kindly re look into
it and make necessary
corrections.
Odisha Mining
Corporation Limited
(OMCL) Bhubaneswar
tenders for your
reference for the Mining
(M2):
Jillin
Component
ota
Bid submitted date 28.0
Fuel & Power
Wages
Spares & Lubes
Tyre & tube
Explosives
Fixed
TOTAL 1
Kindly provide No change in
illustration with NIT is amply clear NIT.
Annexure- examples for the regarding escalation
6 5 of MSA & Annexure-5 annexure-5 Clarification
Pg. No. 122 (escalation/de-escalation Only.
for each M1, M2, M3, M4)
for the bidders
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understanding.
Kindly provide No change in

The factor has been
illustration for how the NIT.
decided as per SAIL Cost
factor considered (F1- model. The base case i.e. Clarification
0.5968, F2-1033, F3- factor value=1 has been Only.
3.9521) for the bidders considered that
understanding corresponds to combined
Mode of Payment towards Capital related charges
Clause no
Iron Ore & pellet and opexfor reclamation
9.2 of MSA
7 Production from (secondary crushed ROM
& Pg. No.
Commercial Production from PSP), Screening,
47
Year and Onwards Processing, Beneficiation
and loading into wagons of
lumps, fines & pellets(P) in
Rs. per tonne. i.e. for
mining service fee P
(quoted Price as per
annexure-4 of MSA).
It is requested to No change in
To ensure the desired
Clause no consider the penalty on NIT.
quality, such a stringent
8.4.3 of either shortfall in Fe% or
8 Chemical Parameters penalty condition has been Clarification
MSA & Pg. increase in gangue %,
considered. No change Only.
No. 41 otherwise unnecessarily from NIT.
it will double penalty
Clause no Kindly provide the what
9 33 of MSA Use of SAIL Steel are all civil and building Rates available at SAIL
& Pg. No. structural works related
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94 steel items provide by website

the SAIL and provide the
rate also for the cost For technological Change from
estimation structures no clearance is NIT
required from SAIL before
procuring steel from other
integrated steel producers.
Provision of primary Whether the total No change in
stockpile for stacking capacity of stockpile shall It is the total capacity of NIT.
secondary crushed ore be 50,000 T or for the stockpile for secondary
from both departmental individual stockpiles for crushed ROM from SAIL. Clarification
crushing plant (SAIL-BSL- BO & DO. And what shall Only.
Annexure- GOM) & from MDO Plant be the capacity of
1 of MSA separately. The minimum stockpile from MDO
10
&Pg. No - capacity of stockpile of secondary crushed ore.
91 SAIL-BSL-GOM should be
at least 50000 Tonnes.
Moreover there should
also be earmarked space
in the stockpiles for BO &
DO.
The tertiary crushed BO Whether the tertiary Bidder may consider No change in
or DO material will be crushed BO & DO can be arrangement based on NIT.
Annexure- stockpiled in BO & DO, open stockpiled and their design &engineering. Clarification
11 1 of MSA SILOs for further reclaimed through tunnel Only.
&Pg No.-98 screening and conveyor. Please confirm.
beneficiation in hill
bottom.
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What is present load Present demand is 3.76 No change in

capacity of SAIL and how MVA. Power cannot be NIT.
much power can be spared by SAIL.
spared for the MDO in During construction Clarification
12 General Electrical Only.
the initial period? period the requirement of
Who will arrange the power is to be arranged by
backup DG during the MDO in whatever form
initial period? they like.
Kindly provide the DPR No change in
DPR prepared by
report for the reference NIT.
MECON/FR prepared by
13 General Detailed project Report CET enclosed. The MECON Clarification
DPER/CET FR is indicative Only.
bidder only.
Diversion of existing No change in
Diversions of existing
water pipeline, electric infrastructure facilities NIT.
Diversion of Electric line line, existing building
14 General coming under the plant Clarification
& Water pipeline coming under the plant area are under the scope Only.
area are whose scope? of MDO.
Kindly clarify.
How much is the Direct No change in
For required information,
ore (DO) and NIT.
refer GR & approved
15 General Percentage of DO & BO Beneficiable ore (BO) mining plan as provided Clarification
from the ROM. Kindly
with NIT. Only.
provide the %
For selection of Bidder to decide. Design & No change in
equipment we are
16 General Working hours/annum engineering is the NIT.
considering 6000 responsibility of bidder. Clarification
working hrs/annum.
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Please confirm Only.
It is the basic input to No change in

Bidder to refer the
bring all the bidders to a NIT.
Basic Inputs such as documents provided with
common platform and
Surface master plan, Plant NIT such as GR, Approved Clarification
have the common
layout, Contour Survey mining plans, Land use Only.
understanding on the
Drawings, Conceptual plans, test report, and
project requirements.
flow sheet, Geotechnical water feasibility report.
17 General Details to be furnished
Investigation report, Bidder may refer the DPR
by SAIL.
Hydrological study report prepared by MECON/FR
etc., have not been prepared by CET. The
furnished as part of MECON DPER/CET FR is
tender document. indicative and for
guidance of the bidder
only.
Please provide the Plan & Bidder may refer the DPR No change in
elevation drawing prepared by MECON/FR NIT.
showing Tapping point prepared by CET Clarification
Drawing of downhill
18 from the owners (technical Portion Only). Only.
General conveyor with transfer
conveyor point to the The MECON DPER/CET FR
house.
Primary stockpile. is indicative and for
only.
The Rail track layout No change in
For required information,
showing the proposed NIT.
MECON-DPER and Layout
19 General Rail track layout RLS position details to be drawing of DPR prepared Clarification
furnished by SAIL. by RITES (enclosed) may Only.
be referred. These
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documents are indicative

bidder only.
Kindly provide us the No change in
Feasibility study report NIT.
prepared by MECON/FR
on Crushing, prepared by CET Clarification
beneficiation & pellet (technical Portion Only). Only.
20 General Feasibility study report plant. The MECON DPER/CET FR
is indicative and for
only.
Kindly provide us the Already provided with NIT No change in
water feasibility study NIT.
documents.
report done by M/s Sona Clarification
21 General Feasibility study report
engineering consultant Only.
as mentioned in tender
document.
"1. Please provide the Dry Fog dust suppression No change in
Dust Suppression System system is being used in NIT.
for existing facilities at existing OHP. Clarification
conveyor discharge,
storage facities etc. Bidder to decide Pollution Only.
22 General Dust Suppression system 2. Please provide the control measures. For
pollution control norm to pellet plant, norms shall
be followed." be as per clause MSA
clause 9.5.3.
For other area it should in
conformance to the
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applicable IS standards
and in line with the
conditions of
environmental clearance
granted to GOM.
Whether there shall be Firefighting system shall No change in
firefighting system to be be considered for NIT.
considered for the crushing, beneficiation Clarification
Crushing, beneficiation & and pellet plant. Only.
Pellet plant. If yes, then Designing of firefighting
whether we have to system shall be the
23 General Firefighting system follow MVWS system for responsibility of MDO.
conveyors along with
hydrant system or only
hydrant system at
transfer points & other
strategic locations.
Please Clarify.
1. Conveyor Power and No change in
MDO to engage all
Tension will be designed NIT.
equipment and facilities at
as per IS-11592. Please the Mines and operate and Clarification
confirm. maintain in accordance Only.
with the Specifications and
24 General Conveyor design
Standards, Maintenance
Requirements, Safety
Requirements and
Standard Industry
Practice.
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What is the maximum Maximum moisture

moisture content during content is approx. 10%.
rainy season? We
understand rated
25 General Moisture content
capacity is including avg Moisture considered in
moisture. Please furnish rated capacity is 4%.
moisture considered in
the rated capacity?
"Please furnish the No change in
MDO to engage all
following : NIT.
equipment and facilities at
1. Open or closed type the Mines and operate and Clarification
Gallery maintain in accordance Only.
2. Walkway width with the Specifications and
requirement in Standards, Maintenance
a)single gallery,
26 General Conveyor gallery type Requirements, Safety
b)Double conveyors in Requirements and
single gallery Standard Industry
3. Typical conveyor cross Practice.
section for single
conveyor in gallery , It shall also be
double conveyor in inconformity to statutory
single gallery." clearances for the project.
Please provide the Rainfall data enclosed. No change in
Climatological NIT.
27 General Climatic data
data/Rainfall data. Clarification
Only.
Generally, Pre-Weigh Design of RLS is No change in
28 General RLS hopper capacity used to responsibility of MDO. NIT.
be matching with the Refer Layout drawing of Clarification
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wagon capacity. Kindly DPR prepared by RITES Only.

suggest the capacity of (enclosed) which is
Pre-weigh hopper. indicative and for
only.
Kindly furnish Feed Please refer the GR and No change in
Gradation / Particle Size Test report as provided NIT.
29 General PSD distribution (PSD) with NIT. Clarification
considered in feed Only.
"Please furnish iron ore No change in
Please refer the GR,
bulk density for : NIT.
approved mining plan and
1. Bulk Density for Test report as provided Clarification
volume calculation.
30 General Bulk density with NIT. Only.
2. Bulk Density for power
calculation
3. Bulk Density for civil /
structural"
Whether PEB/Pre-fab No change in
Sizes of the buildings shall
structure / Container can NIT.
be as per the requirement
be adopted by MDO for of manpower for Clarification
Administrative building,
31 General Administrative Building operation of plant. Design Only.
Site office, Canteen etc. & construction to be
Please confirm. Is there decided by the MDO.
any minimum size for
building/facilities?
Please provide protocol Design & engineering is No change in
32 General Drawings for approval of NIT.
the responsibility of
documents and Clarification
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drawings. bidder. Only.
Please furnish approved Bidder to decide as per No change in

vendor list. their design & NIT.
33 General Vendor list
engineering. Clarification
Only.
We are unable to find No change in
Design & engineering is
Soil Bearing Capacity. NIT.
Kindly furnish. Bidder may carry out the Clarification
soil test for the required Only.
information. Bidder may
refer the DPR prepared by
34 General Soil test
MECON/FR prepared by
CET (technical Portion
Only). The MECON
DPER/CET FR is indicative
bidder only.
Kindly furnish No change in
Staircase & Ladder
requirement for staircase NIT.
requirements are as
and ladder. side sheeting
35 General Staircase & Ladder required for the operation Clarification
& maintenance of the Only.
facilities.
Kindly mention floor Bidder to decide as per No change in
type in transfer houses ,
36 General Transfer houses requirement of operation NIT.
whether grating or Clarification
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Chequered floor or RCC & maintenance. Only.

to be considered?
Please furnish No change in
Requirement of Crossover
requirement of Cross NIT.
shall be according to the
Overs.We are
37 General Cross overs requirement of operation Clarification
considering Brick Wall of & maintenance of the Only.
0.9 m height. facilities.
Please provide selection Bidder to decide as per No change in
criteria of HT and LT NIT.
their design &engg.
38 General Rating motor motor considering kW Clarification
rating of the motor. Only.
Due to extensive scope Refer Corrigendum
involved in the Tender
document, we need the
more time for proper
estimation of the cost for
Extension of Bid
39 General quoting. It is requested
submission date
to kindly extend the bid
submission date at least
one month from the
existing bid submission
date i.e. 22.02.2023
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Serial Clauses of Reasons to modify SAIL-RSP draft Suggestion and SAIL Reply Changes from NIT
SAIL-Bokaro Service Agreement SAIL-BSP or SAIL-RSP
clause description
No change in
Tender no: 1) Impact of tender conditions on – Possible Solution The project has four NIT.
T&C(m)/bsl- competiveness of bid causing 1) Hence, we suggest to major elements Mining,
1 JGOM/Gua/BKD/360 fragility of consortium appropriately amend clauses
dated 23-dec-22 Beneficiation, Pellet Plant Clarification
6.2(ii), 6.2(iii) and 6.2(iv) to and Loading beside Only.
The bidder would need to invest reflect the commercial reality. others. Proportionate
significantly, which on a ballpark
Modification in capex may not be as
clause 6.2.(i), (ii), basis might be split as follows: 2) In our view, a balanced
stated.
(iii), (iv) a) 10%-15% of total investment approach can be achieved
might go towards Mining simply by –
(Eligible Bidder) capacity
a) deleting the clause 6.2.(iv)
b) 10%-15% of total investment, and
might go towards Beneficiation
and loading capacity b) requiring each member to
meet minimum 10% of
c) 70%-75% of total investment, financial criteria in clause
or around Rs. 1800-2000 crores, 6.2(ii) and
will go towards Pellet plant of
capacity 4.0 MTPA c) in clause 6.2(iii), introducing
words “…or atleast one of
Clearly, major investment will go the members must meet
towards 4.0 MTPA pellet plant, out Technical Qualification
of total project cost. Criteria in clause 6.1.1.A.
In such a scenario and proposed Such an amendment will align the

terms, for bidder being a commercial interests of consortium
consortium, might not be members judiciously and ensure a
commercially judicious. Because it stable long term servicing to SAIL.
requires –
a) each consortium member to
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meet 40% of financial criteria Refer Tender number
and; CET/01/BH/4803/TD/ME/01/R=0,
b) Lead Member to meet Technical dated dec’21 of BSP clauses, 1.8 at
qualification of clause 6.1.1.A, page 12 – which does not have such
complex criteria and yet is robust.
ie. Lead Member must be from
mining experience ONLY and
finally;
c) Lead Member to hold minimum
51% stake in consortium, while
non-lead member is limited to
hold maximum 49%.
Despite significant investment (Rs 1800-

2000 crores) required in 4.0 MTPA pellet
plant, the eligibility condition for pellet
plant is merely a “letter of comfort” and
1.0 MTPA capacity.
Tender conditions also caps pellet

producer’s stake in consortium to
maximum 49%.
Can a pellet producer after investing

(Rs. 1800-2000 crores) be merely a
“vendor” to MDO who is only likely to
invest Rs 600-800 crores? The tender is not for
procurement of pellets
To expect a non-lead member to invest and cannot be compared
70% of total project cost and settle for to such tenders.
merely 49% stake in consortium, will
make the consortium fragile and
imprudent.The fragility of consortium
is arising due to the imbalanced risk-
reward distribution between the 2-
members, which in turn, might cause
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unmitigated risks to objectives of SAIL
2) Impact of tender conditions on –

hindrance to fair price discovery or
pellet
a) The afore-mentioned tender
criteria (preferring MDO
experience over Pellet plant
experience) reduces the eligible
bidders to only 1-2 potential
bidders. Therefore, the
competitive price discovery will
be hampered.
We would also like to place that,

hitherto, SAIL was procuring pellets at
around Rs 4,000 per ton, which got
reduced to Rs2,000 per ton levels, only
because increase in competition and
encouraging pellet producers.
If the tender condition are set, as they

are in the extant tender, naturally, the
pellet prices will rise again and cause
economic loss to SAIL and Indian
economy.
No change in
Tender no: The words “…Letter of support from pellet Possible Solution No change from NIT. NIT.
T&C(m)/bsl- vendor” 1) make clause 6.1.1.A subject to
2 JGOM/Gua/BKD/360 clause 6.1.2
dated 23-dec-22 Mere, letter of support from a pellet vendor
that too to a multiple eligible bidder is,
Modification in 1) incongruous to spirit and theme of
Page 3 of 10
clause 6.1.1.B clause 6.4.1 of “multiple bids”;
(Pellet Plant) 2) might create shadow demand;
3) and too light a covenant for scope

of project which requires almost
70-75% of investment
For extension of mining No change in
Modifications in In event of Gua mine lease not being Possible Solution lease, there is provision NIT.
clauses 19.2 and renewed, the contract will be terminated 1) Consider, for “no default for Govt companies under Clarification
3 26.1 without any cost ie., ZERO cost, to on either Termination” due to non-renewal of
SAIL or Bidder. Gua mines, the Contractor will be
MMGC rule which Only.
(No fault reimbursed, the cost already provides security for
Termination) Since, the lease is expiring on 21-Feb-2029 incurred on Project Facility at Book continuation of lease.)
and if one assumes that contract is awarded Value plus an amount which gives
in 2023 it will leave only 2027 and 2028 (2 reasonable IRR, say at the rate of
years only) to recover the capex incurred by Bank Rate of Reserve Bank of India.
Bidder.
2) Consider, adequate value backed
Expectation of capex recovery in 2 year time warranties and representation by
is commercially impractical, and renders the SAIL.
entire project “un-bankable” and
unintentionally creates unmitigated risk for Service Agreement of SAIL-BSP Draft
Contractor. Agreement for 1 MTPA Pellet plant
clause 16.2.2 at page – 22, says that
“in case of early termination before 14
years on any count, both BSP and Party
shall jointly finalise the modalities ….”.
Draft Service Agreement of SAIL-RSP

for 2 MTPA Pellet plant clause
31.3.1(b),(c) have been amended with
a corrigendum dated 16-sep-22 refer
point #3 ,of corrigendum, which says
that
“…upon early termination, SAIL-RSP will
have ROFR to purchase at a value…“
No change in
Clause 25.3 and 25.4 1) Continued shortfall in pellet quantity for Possible Solution
Page 4 of 10
4 more than 2 quarters will trigger 1) Termination clause can be Please refer clause 25.8 of NIT.
(EOD for MDO) Termination clause triggered, only if, such draft MSA. Clarification
instances are repeated 2nd time
No change from NIT. Only.
2) Continued shortfall due to Suspension of
work beyond 90 days trigger Please align the clause 16.2.1 at page –
Termination clause 22, Article 12 of SAIL-BSP Draft
Agreement for 1 MTPA Pellet plant
After making substantial investment for
project of tenure 23 years or more, the “It give option to first mutually resolve
micro events must NOT lead to Termination. issues and only after repeated failures
an option of termination to SAIL-BSP”

for 2 MTPA Pellet plant clause 31.3.1
have been amended with a
corrigendum dated 16-sep-22 refer
“…SAIL-RSP will only have an option to

terminate…“
No change in
Clause 9.5.12 1) Project construction time and Possible Solution No change from NIT. NIT.
5 consequential delay is counted from 1) Reduce penalty and cap it to 5%.
(Liquidated damages Effected Date, since the project cannot 2) Reset counting of 36 months for
against delay in take-off LEGALLY without CTO and CTE. construction period from CTE date.
Commissioning)
2) Hence, both project construction time Please align the clause 12.1 at page –
and delay must be counted from CTE 19, Article 12 of SAIL-BSP Draft
date and not Effective Date. Agreement for 1 MTPA Pellet plant
“…The liquidated damages of 0.50% of
3) Penalty from 10% is too high, since it is the amount of Performance Security, for
also a responsibility of SAIL to achieve delay (excluding delays caused due to
CTO and CTE. SAIL-RSP, especially, for delays, if any,
caused due to Environmental Clearance,
CTE, CTO, Land availability and unknown
local exigencies not declared in Tender),
for delay of every month or part thereof
upto a maximum of 5%...”
Page 5 of 10
for 2 MTPA Pellet plant clause12.4.2 at
page 47, says that
“…penalty is 0.5% of performance
security pm and capped to maximum of
10% pf performance security.…“
No change in
6 Clause 9.5.2 Since, this is low margin business of Please align as per the clause 12.2 at No change from NIT. NIT.
conversion fee only, with high instance of page 19 of draft SAIL-BSP Service
(Liquidated fixed cost, any liquidated damages in range Agreement for 1 MTPA Pellet plant.
Damages for off 15% of Conversion Fees on shortfall
shortfall in quantity quantity, will make the project completely “0.5% of the conversion Fees of Pellet
of monthly unviable and commercially unsustainable for the shortfall quantity”
production by
Contractor)
for 2 MTPA Pellet plant clause 31.3.1
have been amended with a
corrigendum dated 16-sep-22 refer
that
“…penalty has been reduced - nil for first
10% shortfall, 5% only for shortfall of
10-20% …“
No change in
Clause 9.5.3 Since, this is low margin business of Please align as per the clause 12.1 page No change from NIT. NIT.
7 conversion fee only, with high instance of 9 of draft SAIL-BSP Service Agreement
(Liquidated fixed cost, any liquidated damages beyond a for 1 MTPA Pellet plant
Damages for maximum cap will make the project
slippage in quality completely unviable and commercially “0.5% of the conversion Fees of Pellet
by Contractor) unsustainable for the shortfall quality”
As per the clause 26.3 page 81 of draft

SAIL-RSP Service Agreement for 2
MTPA Pellet plant
Page 6 of 10
“10% of the conversion Fees of Pellet for
the shortfall quality
1) Refer next point.

Clause 5 1) Project construction time and 1) Please, reset counting of 36 months
8 consequential delay is counted from for construction period from CTE
(Term of Effected Date, since the project cannot date.
Agreement) take-off LEGALLY without CTO and CTE.
2) There is a provision in clause 25.1, 2) Please consider, to make clause 5, 2) Both the clauses
allowing cure period of 1-3 years, only subject to clause 25.1 for are different. Clarification
post that EOD and consequential completeness and clarity Clause 25.1 comes Only.
Termination is triggered. Clause 5, is in to effect only
untied to 25.1
when there is
event of default.
“Effective Date” means the date Change in NIT

Clause 8.1 1) Project construction time is counted 1) Please, reset counting of 36 months of signing of the Mining Services
9 from Effected Date, since project cannot for construction period from CTE Agreement or 60 days from the
(Corrigendum)
(Construction time) take-off LEGALLY without CTO and CTE. date. date of issue of the Letter of
Acceptance (LoA) whichever is
earlier.
However, If CTE is not available
on the Effective Date, then the
Effective Date shall be
considered as the date on which
the valid CTE is made available.
1) No compensation by SAIL to MDO for 1) Please, consider atleast 70% off- No change in NIT No change in
Clause 6.1.4 any reason, especially, without take commitment by SAIL, any NIT.
10 minimum off-take guarantee makes the shortfall in off-take by SAIL, will
(Additional project too one-sided and put the capex make contractor eligible for
Compensation) incurred by contractor at unmitigated additional compensation equivalent
risk and makes the project “un- to mutually agreeable
bankable” reimbursement @ of certain
percentage of fixed cost.
Please refer to clause 8.2 page 12 of
Page 7 of 10
SAIL-BSP draft agreement
“…BSP has guaranteed minimum 60,000
tons per month off-take”
Please refer to clause 7.2.2(b) page 28
of SAIL-RSP draft agreement
“…RSP has assured off-take of entire
production”
1) Restricting change in composition of No change in
Clause 6.2.3.2(iii)(c ) board of members of consortium, when No change in NIT NIT.
11 the contract is with a new JVC and when Please, consider deleting this condition.
(Obligation to clause 6.2.3.2(ii) (a) permits SAIL to issue
change in ownership written NOC prior to change in
- Power to change shareholding ratio of JVC is over-
board of directors of regulation
member of 2) Moreover, this is not a take-over or
Consortium) merger or a purely financial transaction,
hence such over-regulation of drilling
down to board of respective boards of
members of consortium is unnecessary.
Chapter 2, Bidding 1)Sl. No.3 - Gua Ore Mine visit duration –the 1) Please extend the date since the date Refer Corrigendum
Schedule scheduled date 17/01/2023 is already is already crossed.
crossed
12
2) Sl. No. 4 – the scheduled date for Last 2) Please extend the date since the date
date for receipt of pre-bid queries is already crossed.
(queries to be submitted by bidder to SAIL
through emails to (bsl.proj.tenders@sail.in)
-22/01/2023 is already crossed.
13 Chapter 7, Annexure 1) The given 36 months time period is too 1) Please provide 44 months time No change from NIT. No change in
1, scope of work short to complete the project including pilot period for project completion. NIT.
scale studies of pellet and beneficiation. The
beneficiation circuit can be designed after
pilot scale studies only which may take 6 to
8 months.
Page 8 of 10
2) Please consider to dispose tailings in Tailings to be disposed in No change in
2) Tailings can’t be dry. cake form through filter press. the form of cake and cake NIT.
should be transportable Clarification
through conveyor/truck. Only.
3) Please consider the Grate kiln No change in

3) Pelletizing technology is decided by the Technology also along with straight This is as per EC NIT.
availability of raw material and fuel sources technology.
condition.
and quality parameters required. We need
to confirm with technical consultant to No change from NIT.
confirm in Pelletizing Technology.
Bidder may refer MECON No change in

4) Battery limit details aren’t provided 4) DPER /CET FR (Technical NIT.
properly. a) Please provide the permitted
Portion only).These Clarification
Maximum demand of power can be
drawn. documents are indicative Only.
b) Please provide the Maximum power and for reference purpose
demand to be considered to existing only.
SAIL plant operations.
c) Please provide the maximum water
can be drawn in a single day, month
wise water can be drawn.
5) Please consider dolomite and coal No change from NIT. No change in
fines also as additives. NIT.
5) Process description- The additives

Bentonite, lime & Coke breeze aren’t
sufficient as additives to get desired quality.
6) Provision of natural gas in burners will 6) Please consider the provision of No change from NIT. No change in
affect the burner efficiency till we don’t use natural gas in burners if required. NIT.
natural gas.
Low Sulphur Heavy Stock Clarification
(LSHS) shall be used as Only.
fuel for burners and Light
Page 9 of 10
Diesel Oil (LDO) shall be
used for start-up and
flame stabilisation of
indurating furnace.
Provision for, use of
Natural Gas in future, as
fuel shall be kept.
14 Clause 7.22.1.vi In the last 7 (seven) years, reckoned from We request you to add “except when No change in NIT No change in
the last date of submission of Proposal as the bidder has received new contract NIT.
declared in the Section 2 Bidding Schedule, from any State /Central Government or
with respect to any tender related to mining Public Sector Undertakings”
issued by, or mining contract entered with,
any State /Central Government or Public
Sector Undertakings, the Bidder itself, or its
direct or indirect Subsidiary or Holding
Company or Subsidiary of Holding Company,
Promoter or Affiliate:
• has suffered forfeiture of the
earnest money deposit/bid security
• has suffered forfeiture of the
performance security for that contract, or
• has suffered termination/
cancellation/ foreclosure of any contracts
due to its/their default.
15 Clause 8.4.3 (b) 3 Maintaining 250 kg/pellet CCS continuously Please consider the required CCS as 220 No change from NIT. No change in
is very tough and also not required for Blast kg/pellet. NIT.
furnace operations.
16 Clause 8.4.4 Maintaining the <45 Fe in tailings/ore is Please consider the % Fe in rejection No change from NIT. No change in
highly tough. based on the Beneficiation test results. NIT.
Page 10 of 10
Clause No
S. Comments
and Current Clause SAIL Reply Changes
No.
Document from NIT
Clause 1.1 of This Tender Document along with No change in
ITT at Page its Annexure and Schedule is not NIT.
No.4 of 223 transferrable to any third party. It is requested to considered Clarification
one of Consortium Member Any one member may Only.
“Bidding Consortium”: Bidding
purchased the Tender purchase the tender
1 Consortium shall mean a group of
Clause 3.7 of Document and the same can document.
not more than 02 (two) members
ITT at Page be used for Bidding the
which have formed consortium for
No.29 of 223 Consortium.
submission of the Bid in response to
this Document.
The Bidder shall be deemed to have We have Purchased the
visited the mining site and its Tender Document by Paying
surroundings, carefully examined Tender Fee for Rs.5.90 Lakhs
and satisfied himself about the on 19-01-2023 and the Total
Clause 12.3
existing site conditions, availability Bid documents received by us
of ITT at
of local facilities, land requirement on 27-01-2023 through
Page No.13
etc. and to have quoted rates, taking Registered Post. We have not
of 223
into consideration all such visited the site as on date and
2 conditions and matters, which may, further time is required for Refer Corrigendum
in any manner, affect the work and detailed study of the proposal
the cost thereof. and its estimations by the
Site Visit: Bidder.
Clause 13.2 13.2.1 The Bidders are encouraged In view of the above, it is
of ITT at to familiarize themselves with local requested to extend the
Page No.15 conditions and take them into following due dates:
of 223 account in preparing their
Proposals. To obtain first-hand 1. Gua Ore Mine visit duration:
Page 1 of 5
information on the proposed up to 22-02-2023.
assignment and on the local 2. Last date for receipt of pre-
conditions, Bidders are encouraged bid queries :up to 22-02-
to pay a visit to the mine site before 2023.
submitting a Proposal as per the
dates specified in the Bidding 3. Responses to pre-bid
Schedule specified in Chapter 2; queries, Addendum/
13.2.2 It shall be noted that only Corrigendum to be issued
those Bidders who have purchased by SAIL: Suitable date by
this Tender Document through SAIL SAIL.
shall be allowed to make a Site visit 4. Last date for submission of
and the Bidder must carry proposal one month after
documentary evidence/ receiving replies for the
authorization provided by SAIL queries from SAIL.
against purchase of this Tender
Document on the day of Site visit, 5. Opening of Bid Security and
failing which the Bidder shall not be Techno-Commercial
allowed to perform Site visit; Proposals submitted by
13.2.3 It shall be further noted that a bidders: Suitable date by
maximum of 5 members from each SAIL.
Bidder shall be allowed for Site visit.
Bidding
schedule of
Bidding schedule
ITT at Page
No.26 of 223
It is requested the SAIL to No change in
accompany the Bidder for Site Necessary help will be NIT.
Clause Considering Site being a restricted visit to give more clarity on with provided at GOM.
13.2.4 of ITT area, SAIL have right but not local conditions for consider on Clarification
3 preparing Bidding Proposals Only.
at Page obligation to accompany the Bidder
No.15 of 223 for such Site visit by the Bidders; and to obtain information on the
proposed assignment and on
the local conditions etc.,
Page 2 of 5
No change in
The project has four NIT.
major elements Mining,
Beneficiation, Pellet Plant Clarification
and Loading beside Only.
others. The project lies
within the Reserve forest.
The EC has been
prepared considering the
above aspects and a
rationale has been
“Lead Member of the Bidding developed based on
Consortium”: “Lead Member” in probable bidder profiles.
case of Bidding Consortium shall
mean the Member of the
Consortium who is designated by
Clause 3.24
the Consortium Members to It is requested to consider the
of ITT at
4 represent the Consortium in every Lead member who meets the
Page No.31
transactions and decisions and entire financial criteria.
of 223
fulfils Technical eligibility criteria.
The Lead Member shall necessarily
have minimum 51% holding in the
SPV for the entire period of the
Mining Services Agreement.
No change in NIT
Page 3 of 5
Technical Criteria: Experience in No change in
mining operation: Same as replied in point NIT.
4 above.
The Bidder should have performed It is requested to consider the Clarification
the necessary activities of drilling average ROM of minerals for Only.
excavation and hauling, of Run of the last two financial years and
Mine (ROM) of atleast 5.0 (five) current financial year as on the
Million Tonnes (MT) of minerals on date of NIT.
an average annual basis in any 03
(three) financial years in last 06 (six)
years as on date of NIT out of which
at least 3.0 MT, on an average
annual basis in any 03 (three)
Clause 6.1.1
financial years, should be from a
(A) of
single mine.
ITT at Page
No.53 of 223 AND Requested to consider the
Bidder should have developed experience of installation of
(i.e.,installed on its own or through mine infrastructure projects
subcontracting)mining infrastructure (completed or ongoing) that
project(s) that includes Ore includes Ore Handling
Handling Plant/CHP/Mineral Plant/CHP/Mineral Processing
Processing Plant/Coal Plant/Coal Washery/Rapid
Washery/RLSin above mentioned Loading System of 3 MTROM
single mine which has been capacity on its own or through
considered for credentials of at least subcontracting in any of the
3 MTROM mined on an average mines during last Six financial
annual basis in anythree financial years as on the date of NITby
years. any of Consortium member.
Page 4 of 5
It is requested to consider the No change in
following: Same as replied in point NIT.
4 above.
Eligible Bidder: Clarification
ii. The Lead member who Only.
ii. Each member would meet at meets the entire financial
least 40% of the financial criteria.
criteria and both the members
Clause 6.2 of together will meet 100% of the
6 ITT at Page financial criteria.
iii. The experience and
No.55 of 223
iii. In case of bidder being a credentials of the
Consortium, the Lead Member consortium members shall
has to meet the entire be added up and
Technical Qualification Criteria considered for meeting the
as per Clause 6.1.1 A. Technical Criteria instead
of meeting entire technical
criteria by a lead member
alone.
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STEEL AUTHORITY OF INDIA LIMITED

(A Govt. of India Enterprise)

GLOBAL TENDER ENQUIRY

NIT No.: T&C(M)/BSL-JGOM/GUA/BKD/630 dtd 23.12.2022

Expansion of Gua Ore Mines to 10 MTPA of Product Capacity with

Matching Beneficiation Facilities,4 MTPA Pellet Plant and 10 MTPA loading

opened on 08.05.2023 1145 hrs IST or thereafter.

2. The following “Existing Provisions” of bid document Mining Services

Agreement (MSA) shall be considered to be revised/ modified as per the

“Revised Provisions” mentioned in the table below:

3. List of frequently asked queries/clarifications in the above tender.

4. All other terms and conditions of NIT shall remain unchanged.

5. The bidding schedule shall be as follows:

Srl Events Tentative Schedule

1 Last date for purchase of Tender Documents 05.05.2023

3 Opening of Bid Security and Techno- 08.05.2023 1145 hrs

Commercial Proposals submitted by bidders (in IST or thereafter

presence of bidders who choose to attend)

3. In the event when SAIL opts not to take Delivery of Iron

In case of such stockpiling and re-handling of iron ore,

Moreover, during the time period wherein SAIL does not

'Minimum quality of pellet shall depend on the feed

19 Clause 9.4.3.2 Payment adjustments There is no specifiedprovision in the case of delay in

22 Clause 15.1 Indemnification This clause should be subjected to limitation of liability

29 Clause 27.1 FORCE MAJEURE We request to amend this clause as follows:

Hence, we request SAIL to consider installation of

Rake wise weighted average value

1.Therefore, kindly provide the Year wise mine

Additionally Request to provide following supporting

Additionally Request to provide following supporting

Also request you to provide map having clear

Request you to provide detailed map showing existing

MDO shall be primarily responsible for

Sugges Rational Changes

only Durgaiburu lease for duragiburu lease. MDO

electrical supply: of project is delayed due to

No change from NIT. No change in

List of New No change from NIT. No change in

Land for Township No change in NIT. However, No change in

It is requested to provide the No change in NIT No change in

explosives from MDO,

Design and engineering is the

North Eastern part of project duration? shortfall quantity as per MSA

conveying system to Kindly clarify

Provision of primary For required information,

The screening plant MDO to design their own No change in

For required information, No change in

No. 104 clarify has to design their own Only.

various areas related

For required information, No change in

For required information, No change in

MDO to decide. However, No change in

MDO shall assist SAIL MDO Area for tree No change in

MDO shall assist SAIL For required information, No change in

Nalla, Stream, etc.

Escalation: No change from NIT. No change in

Design & engineering is No change in

Kindly provide the Geological Please Refer the GR report &

Bidder to decide. However,

MDO to design their own

how the SAIL shall

63 General Average ROM Grade Kindly provide the average

And also provide the flow