NALCO Awards Major Contracts for Pottangi Bauxite Mines and Exploration
NALCO has awarded a massive 25-year, Rs 5,000 Cr contract to Dilip Buildcon for its Pottangi Bauxite Mines and a separate Rs 11.78 Cr exploration consultancy to South West Pinnacle Exploration.
New Delhi: National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO) has recently finalized and awarded two major contracts, signaling significant advancements in the development and operation of its key mineral assets, particularly the Pottangi Bauxite Mines.
The contracts reflect NALCO's commitment to enhancing its operational scale and securing future raw material supplies for its aluminum production chain.
1. Dilip Buildcon Secures Mega 25-Year Contract
NALCO has awarded a monumental contract to Dilip Buildcon for the development and long-term operation of the Pottangi Bauxite Mines.
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Contract Value: The total contract value is estimated at ₹5,000 crore (Five Thousand Crore Rupees).
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Contract Duration: 25 years (a quarter-century).
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Scope of Work:
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Phase 1 (First 3 Years): Involves Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) work for the overland conveyor corridor and other necessary facilities.
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Phase 2 (Remaining 22 Years): Focuses on core mining and transportation services for bauxite extraction.
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This long-term partnership with Dilip Buildcon is expected to stabilize NALCO's raw material supply chain and streamline the logistics of bauxite transportation from the mines.
2. South West Pinnacle Wins Exploration Consultancy
In a separate contract aimed at enhancing mineral asset knowledge, South West Pinnacle Exploration has secured a consultancy assignment.
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Contract Value: ₹11.78 crore
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Duration: 24 months
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Scope: The contract is for providing bauxite mines exploration consultancy services.
This short-term, high-value consultancy highlights NALCO's continued focus on geological investigation to optimize mining strategies and discover new reserves.
General NALCO Tendering Information
For general maintenance, supplies, and professional services, NALCO continues to issue various tenders. These opportunities are primarily managed through the NALCO Tenders Page and require online submission, often utilizing government procurement portals like the Government e-Marketplace (GeM).
Interested suppliers and companies are advised to regularly monitor NALCO's official portals for new tenders and to contact NALCO offices for registration and detailed tender services information.