EXPRESSION OF INTEREST FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED

Expression of Interest (EOI)

ENTREPRENEURS / SOLE PROPRIETORSHIPS / PARTNERSHIPS / LIMITED

LIABILITY PARTNERSHIPS / COMPANIES/ COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES /

TECHNOLOGY PROVIDERS

PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIOGAS (CBG)

(Sustainable Alternative towards Affordable

Transportation)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Marketing Office,

New Block Office.

BPCL Sewree 'K' Campus, Sewree Fort Road,

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

(Press Release)

NOTICE INVITING EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)

PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL

AND GAS MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND

TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

1. BHARAT PETROLEUM CORPORATION LIMITED (BPCL), (a Central Public Sector

Enterprises), invite online offers through Expression of Interest (EOI) from Entrepreneurs /

Sole Proprietorships / Partnerships / Limited Liability Partnerships / Companies/

Cooperative Societies / Technology Providers (herein after called APPLICANT), for supply

of Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), from Plants processing biomass / waste and providing the

produced Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) to BPCL across the country. BPCL is inviting the

APPLICANTS to set up CBG plants preferably in BPCL Geographical Areas (as listed in

Additional Information-I). IndianOil, BPCL & HPCL shall be referred as OGMCs – Oil and Gas

Marketing Companies in this EOI document.

2. The purpose of inviting this EOI is to encourage the APPLICANT to set up Biomass/Waste

to CBG Plants and further utilizing the existing potential of CBG in India.

3. Finalization of APPLICANTS as mentioned in this EOI Document is an ongoing process.

4. Due to technical issues related to the problem of keeping the e-tender open for twelve months

and mid-term evaluation of applications submitted, separate EOIs shall be uploaded. For the

month of November 2024, this EOI i.e. CBG76, which starts from 04.11.2024, shall

close on 30.11.2024. Also, on 01.12.2024, a fresh EOI i.e. CBG77 shall be floated and

subsequently the same process shall continue for upcoming months. All the EOI shall have

a time of 1 (one) month.

5. The EOI document, name of the EOI and terms - conditions & further selection criteria of

shall remain same for all the subsequent released EOIs.

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

6. Schedule of the release of EOI is tabulated below

EOI No Start date End Date Status

However, these dates may be further extended/ revised aus per the decision of the OGMCs.

Major Timelines & Other details for this EOI

EOI Download Schedule

(For individual e-tenders From 04.11.2024 17:00 Hrs to 30.11.2024 15:00 Hrs

refer to the table above)

Last date & time of

submission of EOI

As this is an ongoing process of empanelment, there is no fixed date for

opening of the EOI by OGMCs.

EOI opening date The submitted EOI complete in all respect shall be opened and

evaluated by the OGMCs periodically after every month and the

APPLICANT will be informed accordingly.

7. Queries: Applicants to note that any queries related with EOI of the concerned OGMC are to

be submitted online only at sites mentioned below against the respective OGMCs.

Queries/clarifications received in any other form are liable to be unanswered. A written reply

from the concerned OGMC will be given on the same site and that answer / clarification shall

be visible to all the Applicants except confidential information.

Link of E-tendering portal of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd:

https://bpcltenders.eproc.in/Product/publicDash

Toll Free number for E-tendering portal registration & tender submission

8. For details of complete EOI, interested parties may refer to Central Public Procurement

Portal of Government of India (https://eprocure.gov.in/cppp/); BPCL website

(www.bharatpetroleum.com/) under Tenders and contracts.

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

9. All revisions, clarifications, corrigenda, addenda, time extensions etc., to the EOI will be

hosted on above websites. APPLICANTs should regularly visit this website to keep

themselves updated.

10. Submission of EOI

The EOI complete in all respect for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. should be submitted only through online portal of

respective OGMC, detailed as under. No physical EOI shall be accepted.

Link of E-tendering portal of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd:

https://bpcltenders.eproc.in/Product/publicDash

(to download EOI document, type CBG in 'tender search' bar of the e-tender portal)

Toll Free number for E-tendering portal registration & tender submission

Due to updating technologies and plant configurations during the EOI period, APPLICANT's

may submit revised EOI applications for any particular Plant. On submission of revised

application, the original application for that particular Plant shall stand cancelled. The

applicant shall have to provide an undertaking on their letterhead to the effect. Once Letter

of Intent (LoI) is placed upon an applicant for a particular Plant, no further EOI applications

can be submitted for that particular Plant.

APPLICANTs may apply to a specific OGMC for a particular Plant. If EOIs are submitted to

more than one OGMC for the same Plant, the EOI for the Plant will be rejected by all OGMCs.

11. The selection/empanelment of the APPLICANT shall be made individually by the respective

OGMC, based on a marking system as detailed in the EOI document and APPLICANT shall

beinformed accordingly.

1) Waste / Bio-mass sources like agricultural residue, cattle dung, sugarcane press mud,

municipal solid waste, sewage treatment plant waste, etc. produce biogas through the process

of anaerobic decomposition. The biogas is purified to remove hydrogen sulphide (H2S), carbon

dioxide (CO2), water vapour and compressed as Compressed Biogas (CBG), which has

methane (CH4) content of more than 90%. CBG has calorific value and other properties similar

to CNG and hence can be utilized as green renewable automotive fuel. Thus, it can replace

CNG in automotive, industrial and commercial areas, given the abundance biomass availability

within the country.

2) Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has already announced the National Policy on Bio- Fuels

2018, which emphasizes on promotion of advanced Biofuels including CBG in the country.

3) To create a steady supply chain for CBG and entrepreneurship opportunities, CBG Plants shall

mainly be set up by independent entrepreneurs. OGMCs shall off-take CBG produced from such

Plants. OGMCs shall also provide technical support for such Plants, if required.

4) OGMCs propose to procure CBG from existing, upcoming & planned Compressed Bio Gas

(CBG) Plants in India. In this regard, OGMCs have prepared a conceptual framework for

implementation of the said programme, which is enclosed as ‘White Paper on CBG’ (enclosed

as Annexure IX) with this EOI document and which may be referred for any further information

related to the matter.

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

5) It will be BPCL’s responsibility to purchase the entire CBG quantity produced from the CBG

Plant and sell it through its Retail Outlet network or to its Consumer Network. However, due to

any reason if the entire CBG produced in the CBG Plant is not purchased by BPCL, then BPCL

shall act as facilitator in exploring other options to market the surplus CBG produced from the

CBG plant and the CBG Plant owner will have the complete right to market the surplus CBG

produced from the CBG Plant through alternate arrangement as per their wishes.

6) The general terms for the APPLICANT shall be on the following lines:–

a) APPLICANT shall be responsible for planning, preparation, engineering and execution of the

project, including storage of raw material, operation and maintenance of the plant,

maintaining final product output quantity and quality, managing the by- products and wastes

from the plant as per existing central / state norms and providing performance guarantee for

the project at their own cost.

b) Setting-up and commissioning of the CBG Plant and its continuous operation is the complete

responsibility of the APPLICANT including arranging the entire land and finance. OGMCs role

in the above matter is only as a facilitator.

c) Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) to be supplied shall meet IS 16087:2016 specifications of BIS

(detailed below) and any other further revisions in the said specifications.

IS 16087 : 2016 Standard

S No. Characteristic Requirement

1 Methane percentage (CH4), minimum 90.0 %

Only Carbon Dioxide percentage (CO2),,

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)+ Nitrogen (N2)+ Oxygen

(O2) percentage maximum

4 Oxygen (O2) percentage maximum 0.5%

5 Total sulphur (including H2S) mg/m3, maximum 20 mg/m3

6 Moisture mg/m3, maximum 5 mg/m3

Also as per the IS 16087:2016 specifications (or its latest version), the following shall also be met

i. CBG shall be free from liquids over the entire range of temperature and pressure

encountered in storage and dispensing system

ii. The CBG shall be free from particulate matter such as dirt, dust, etc.

iii. CBG delivered shall be odorized similar to a level found in local distribution (ref. IS 15319)

d) The CBG is to be compressed at 250 Bar and supplied through Cascades to the Oil Company

Retail Outlets as mentioned in the EOI document.

e) The off-take of CBG by the respective OGMC shall be as per the demand in the market and

itis expected that from the initial launching phase to the subsequent off-take upto designed

capacity of the Plant, the supply shall be increasing gradually over a period of time.

f) The existing/new ROs which have already installed or plan to install facilities for dispensing

of Auto LPG or CNG shall be excluded from the retailing of CBG from the concerned RO.

g) The minimum designed capacity of a single CBG Plant is 2.0 Tonnes Per Day (TPD) of

CBG. Though, there is no limit to the maximum designed capacity, the capacity is to be

decided onbasis of market survey by OGMCs.

7) Qualification criteria

a) The APPLICANT should be of minimum 21 years of age (in case of individual APPLICANT).

b) The APPLICANT shall be of Indian nationality AND/OR a company registered in India

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

AND/OR Non-Resident Indians/Persons of Indian Origin AND/OR a Multi-National Company

having its registered office in India / Overseas Corporate Bodies having its registered office

c) The APPLICANT shall follow all the statutory norms as prescribed from time to time by

Government of India or local government/government bodies for setting-up and its operation

& maintenance of the CBG Plants.

d) The APPLICANT should have a valid Digital Certificate for entering details in the e- tendering

e) Evaluation of the EOIs shall be carried out of a total of 100 marks allocated as per table

hereunder. The prospective APPLICANT has to score minimum of 35 marks to qualify.

No. Qualification Criteria Marks Document Required

Number of Years’ Experience of the Firm in any

(i) 15 APPLICANT to

sector as on date of application marks submit relevant

a) More than or equal to 5 years 15 documents on

b) More than or equal to 2 years, but less than 5 years 10 registration of

c) Less than 2 years 5 Company (CIN No

Certificate/PAN/GST)

Past Experience in preceding 10 years ( As on date

of application ) of project execution including supply,

installation, commissioning of Facilities to produce

biogas or past experience in any other project work

(ii) in energy/healthcare/social APPLICANT to

welfare/infrastructure/power/biomass/transport. marks

submit relevant Work

Minimum 1 project with investment between INR 5 – Orders/ Completion

INR 10 crore each Certificate / any

Minimum 1 project with investment between INR 2 other document in

b) – INR 5 crore each

support ofexecution

c) Minimum 1 project with investment between INR 1 – 10 of the Plant

INR 2 Crore each (PO/Work Order

Minimum 1 project with investment of upto INR 1 Completion Cert/etc)

Turnover (Average of last 3 Financial years as per

(iii) 30 Annual reports

audited balance sheet) marks containing audited

a) More than or equal to INR 5 crore 30 balance sheets and

More than or equal to INR 3 crore, but less than INR profit & loss

5 crore accountsstatement

More than or equal to INR 1 crore, but less than INR (For last 3 years

3 crore certified by CA)

d) More than or equal to 0, but less than 1 crore

(iv) Technical competencies & tie-ups

marks APPLICANT to

submit relevant

Possessing in-house technical know-how / Tie up

a) 10 technical

with technology provider on digester

Possessing in-house technical know-how / Tie up

b) 10 including

with technology provider on purification system

documents (Letter

Technical/technolo

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

gy tie up partners)

Possessing in-house technical know-how / Tie up Proving in-house

c) with technology provider on compressor 10 technology /

technologytie-ups

(letters from the

Technology Provider)

f) Evaluation of the EOI application documents

The SATAT scheme is to be implemented in a rapid manner with 5000 plants. As per the EOI, a

number of documents like registration certificate, work experience proof, financial statements, and

technology certification are to be provided by the Applicant as proof documentary evidence on the

above parameters. All documents submitted by the Applicant shall be considered as authentic

during the evaluation process and evaluation shall be conducted based on the documents

submitted in the e-tendering portal & no further investigation or physical examination of the claims

made through submitted documents by the applicant shall be carried out.

But in case at a later stage, it is found that any of the information furnished in the documents

submitted is not authentic/genuine, the application shall be rejected. If LOI has been issued, the

same shall also stand cancelled.

g) Documentary Evidence

i. Experience of the Firm: Date of incorporation of the firm as per certificate of incorporation

will be considered. In the case of sole proprietorship or any other case where certificate of

incorporation is not available, VAT / GST registration or date of issuance of any other

Government license will be considered. In case of absence of any of the above documents,

date of issuance of PAN card of the sole proprietor along with declaration of establishment

of the proprietorship will be considered. The name of the Applicant should exactly match the

name as per certificate of incorporation and / or any other applicable documents.

ii. Past Experience: Copy of Work Order / Purchase Order / LOIs issued to the firm will be

considered. In case the Applicant has set up their own Plant, value of Fixed Assets as per

the Balance Sheet of the Firm duly certified by CA will be considered. For verification, the

balance sheet of the year / subsequent year on which the Plant was set up shall be

undertaken. In certain cases, where it can be established that the work has been done and /

or the Applicant has set up their own Plant, but the value could not be ascertained, marks will

be awarded asper the criteria 'Minimum 1 project with investment of upto INR 1 crore'.

iii. Turnover: The sales from the core business of the firm will be considered for turnover.

Income from incentives, tax benefits, deductions, etc. shall not be considered in turnover.

The relevant profit & loss / income and expenditure statement duly certified by CA shall

have to accompany EOI submissions.

iv. Technical competencies & tie-ups:

• In case of technical tie-ups, the following will be considered during evaluation

o MoU with technical partner / service provider

o Letter / E-mail of confirmation on technology-tie-ups

o In the case of compressors, the same is sold as a single unit, market survey &

o MoU with consultant facilitating technology for the Plants.

o MoU stating that technology for the entire Plant / production of CBG shall be

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

considered as technical tie-ups for digester, purification system & compressor, even

if it is not mentioned separately.

• For Applicant possessing in-house technical know-how, the following will be considered

during evaluation

o Self-declaration stating possession of technical know-how / mentioned in the EOI

application of the same. Details on technical know-how shall also be reflected in

"Details on Technology to be used" item of the EOI application.

o If the Party has their own Plant producing CBG and declared in the application, the

same shall be considered for the clause Possessing in-house technical know-how.

o Patent letter, if any, shall also be considered.

• Applicant should be of minimum 21 years of age: The same will be ascertained in case of

individual applicant on basis on any Government issued identification with age / date of

birth mentioned.

The APPLICANT should be aware of the various risks involved in the setting up the CBG Plantand

its marketing and should conduct independent due diligence before committing to any investment

decision. OGMCs shall not be responsible for any of their business decisions or any future losses

arising due to any unforeseen circumstances.

9) The prospective APPLICANTS shall clearly specify Plant-wise the name of the concerned

OGMC viz. IndianOil, BPCL & HPCL through which they choose to market the CBG. In case

ofmultiple Plants being set up by the same APPLICANT, the APPLICANT can apply to different

OGMCs for these different Plants at different locations. However, the condition of attachment

of CBG Plant with the suitable OGMCs RO may be realigned/changed/modified as per

requirementby the OGMCs in discussion with the APPLICANT.

The APPLICANTS should clearly specify their preference in the following table:

S. NAME & LOCATION OF NAME OF OGMC THROUGH

No. EXISTING/PLANNED PLANT WHICHCBG WILL BE

10) Business Model for supply of CBG under SATAT

Producer(s) / Seller(s) (Party/Entrepreneur) shall deliver CBG (within 75 Km, an indicative

maximum distance), at Public sector Oil and Gas Marketing Companies’ existing or new Retail

Outlet / Standalone Selling Point, through Cascades. The equipment for dispensing CBG at Public

sector Oil and Gas Marketing Companies’ existing or new Retail Outlet / Standalone Selling Point

shall be installedand maintained by Public sector Oil and Gas Marketing Companies’, however, the

CBG nozzles shall be manned and operated by RO Dealer. Electricity expenses towards dispensing

of CBG through salepoint shall be reimbursed to the Party who is actually bearing the costs. . The

meter installed in theCBG dispensing unit(s) placed at the Retail Outlet shall be the “point of sale”.

Detailed mechanism for measurement for supply of CBG would be described in definitive

agreement. The cascade to remain connected to the compressor at retail outlet till the dispensation

is operationally feasible.

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

CBG production Transportation (by Retailing incl. (by

(by Producer) Producer) OMC)

Pricing Framework of CBG (To be retailed through OGMCs)

1. The minimum procurement price of CBG will not be lower than Rs. 46/kg + applicable taxes for the

period up to 31.3.2029.

2. The Retail Selling Price of CBG in a market shall be at par with RSP of CNG (as provided by the

authorized CGD entity).

3. The following slabs for CBG procurement price have been decided, which will be the procurement

price of CBG delivered at BPCL Retail Outlet situated at any distance (up to 75 km one way) as per

IS 16087 2016 specification (or its latest version) and compressed at 250 bar pressure: -

Lower Retail Selling Higher Retail Procurement Procurement

Price ofCBG in Slab Selling Price ofCBG price of CBG price of CBG

including tax including tax Without GST With GST

Note: The above table is applicable strictly for supply of CBG at a one-way distance up to 75 km from the CBG Plant.

Additional transportation cost for transportation of CBG beyond 75 km (one- way distance) from CBG Plant shall be

considered separately, at mutually discussed & agreed rates. This additional transportation costs shall be recovered from

the market through inclusion in the Retail Selling price (RSP) build-up of CBG. If the recovery from market is not possible

for additional transportation, the same shall not be paid. This revised procurement price of CBG is being offered

considering in view that presently RSP of CNG is greater than Rs. 70/kg in nearly allmarkets. If there is a reduction in

CNG RSP from these levels, there will be revision in the price asagreed by Oil & Gas Company committee. The minimum

procurement price of CBG as announced earlier will not be lower than Rs. 46/kg + applicable taxes for the period up to

Note:- *Revision of CBG Pricing

The minimum procurement price of CBG under the SATAT scheme is revised from Rs 46/kg (deliver up to

one way distance of 25 Km) currently to Rs 54/kg (deliver up to one way distance of 75 Km) if the RSP of

CNG is Rs 70/kg.

The procurement price of CBG for CNG RSPs above Rs.70/Kg will be as per pricing guideline in force.

The Procurement Price(s) and its applicable date may vary as per the MoP&NG / Industry Level Committee

Recommendations / guidelines / policy / framework/order issued from time to time.

CBG-CGD Synchronization

As per the CBG-CGD Synchronization scheme, the procurement price currently offered w.e.f

01.05.2024 to 31.10.2024, is Rs. 1290/MMBTU plus compression charges. The Procurement

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

Price(s) and its applicable date may vary as per the MoP&NG / Industry Level Committee

Recommendations / guidelines / policy / framework/order issued from time to time. The applicant

will enter into a Tri-Partite Agreement for the same.

11) Finalization of APPLICANTS as mentioned in this EOI Document is an ongoing process as

mentioned in the Notice Inviting Tender, which may be further extended depending on the

decision of OGMCs. OGMCs reserve the right to discontinue the process at any point of time

without assigning any reasons. All applications received shall be evaluated periodically against

the qualification criteria mentioned in this EOI Document. On evaluation, if applicant is found

to have submitted incomplete or ambiguous documents in support of any qualification criteria,

a techno-commercial query may be sent to the applicant seeking clarification / required

documents in support of the qualification criteria.

12) The empaneled APPLICANT shall be informed separately by the respective OGMC regarding

their empanelment based on the documents submitted against qualification criteria.

APPLICANTS must submit application only after verifying their qualification against criteria

mentioned in this EOI Document.

1) This document contains 48 pages including the cover page, Notice Inviting EOI document and

2) All revisions, clarifications, corrigenda, addenda, time extensions etc., to the EOI will be hosted

onCentral Public Procurement Portal of Government of India (https://eprocure.gov.in/cppp/);

BPCL website (https://bpcltenders.eproc.in/Product/publicDash) under Tenders and

contracts. APPLICANTs should regularly visit these websites to keep themselves updated.

3) Submission of EOI

The EOI complete in all respect for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. should be submitted only through online portal of

respective OGMC, detailed as under. No physical EOI shall be accepted.

Link of E-tendering portal of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd:

https://bpcltenders.eproc.in/Product/publicDash

Toll Free number for E-tendering portal registration & tender submission

APPLICANTs may apply to a specific OGMC for a Plant. If EOIs are submitted to more than one

OGMC for the same Plant, the EOI for the Plant will be rejected by all OGMCs.

4) The APPLICANT shall also furnish self-certification of being not under liquidation, court

receivership or similar proceeding in support of their fulfilling the eligibility criteria. The same

to be provided for all the partners, wherever applicable. A format for the same is attached as

5) OGMCs will not be responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by the APPLICANT

inconnection with preparation or delivery of EOI.

6) After the empanelment/selection of the APPLICANTS as per the evaluation criteria, the

following shall be the procedure

a) Market survey by OGMC for evaluation & deciding about:

ii. Market Size

iii. Retail Outlet

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

iv. Business Model

b) Binding LOI document.

c) Signing of Commercial Agreement / TPA (Tri-partite Agreement)

7) After acceptance of LOI, APPLICANT to submit a bank guarantee, to safeguard investment of

OGMCs towards retailing of CBG. The same is detailed below

a) For Parties having existing Plant producing Bio-gas / CBG (as on date of application), who

have applied for the LOI, a bank guarantee amount of Rs. 1 lakh per CBG Plant, to be

obtained within one month after issuance of LOI or within the extension period on a case-to-

b) For new Parties, who are to set up Plants, a bank guarantee amount of Rs. 5 lakh per CBG

Plant, to be obtained within one month after issuance of LOI or within the extension period

on a case-to-case basis.

The format of Bank guarantee is given in Additional Information-II of this EOI document.

8) The APPLICANT is required to furnish all information and documents as called for in this EOI

in English language. Any printed literature / documentary evidence submitted in another

language, along with the EOI documents needs to be accompanied by an authentic English

translation, in which case, for the purpose of interpretation of the document, the English version

9) OGMCs reserve the right to call the APPLICANT for presentation. OGMCs will not be

responsible for any cost or expenses incurred by the APPLICANT, for the same. Also, the

representativesfrom OGMCs may visit the plant site(s) of the APPLICANT for verification. The

APPLICANT shall have no objection whatsoever in this regard and shall facilitate OGMCs visit.

10) Reconstitution of Firm

The applicant may request a change of constitution of the firm due to various reasons such as

arranging the finance, arranging the land etc. Such requests will be considered on case-to-case

basis as per the merit of each case.

11) Relocation of CBG Plant offered in EOI

The applicant may request change of the location of the CBG plant before or after issuance of LOI.

Such requests will be considered on a case-to-case basis as per the merit of each case.

12) The word Tender mentioned in this document/ Annexures shall mean the same as EOI

3 SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

The following are indicative but not exhaustive terms and conditions for supply of CBG to OGMCs

• Business model

o Specific business model, as mentioned in point 10, to be finalized.

o CBG to be sold under brand name of the respective OGMC.

• Quality Parameters

o Supply of CBG shall be as per IS 16087: 2016 standards (or its latest version) and

CBG shall becompressed at 250 Bar pressure during delivery.

o APPLICANT shall have Gas Chromatograph/ gas analyzer and all relevant testing

o All the testing equipment maintained by the APPLICANT shall be duly certified

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

periodically by a Government Approved Testing Laboratory.

o Test reports certified by APPLICANT shall accompany each batch of supply.

o OGMCs shall have the right of independent sample testing, which shall be binding on

• Supply Conditions

o The production of CBG shall be synchronized to market demand with an increase in

production gradually to meet market demand.

o It is expected that full capacity utilization of CBG Plant shall be achieved within 12-

18 months as per market conditions.

o The term of the commercial agreement shall be 10 years (Terms and conditions

under the Tri-partite Agreement will be firmed up by GAIL and the respective

CGD entity). The same shall be extended on mutual consent.

• Supply Disruption

o In the event supplies are not maintained for a continuous period or are intermittent,

OGMCs shall be free to either suspend supplies or terminate the commercial/Tri-

partite agreement and obtain CBG from other sources at producers’ risk & cost.

• Bank Guarantee

o For Parties having existing Plant producing Bio-gas / CBG (as on date of application),

who have applied for the LOI, a bank guarantee amount of Rs. 1 lakh per CBG Plant,

to be submitted within one month after issuance of LOI or within the extension period

on a case-to-case basis.

o For new Parties, who are to set up Plants, a bank guarantee amount of Rs. 5 lakh

perCBG Plant, to be submitted within one month after issuance of LOI or within

the extension period on a case-to-case basis.

o The Period of BG should be as per the Agreement tenure with an additional 6-month

period for any claims/liability settlement or else advised by OGMC’s.

o Seller shall obtain all necessary statutory approvals for its Facility and Equipment.

• Safety Procedures

o Both parties shall follow all the applicable safety procedures.

4 INTEGRITY PACT

APPLICANT shall also have to essentially sign an Integrity Pact (IP) document for participating in

this EOI. (Annexure IV). Pro forma of Integrity Pact (IP) of BPCL has been uploaded as integrity

pact (IP) form. The APPLICANTshall be required to download and print it such that it is legible. All

pages of the printed copy of IP should be duly signed by the authorized signatory and stamped all

the pages, with two witnesses name, address & signature and place & date. Thereafter, that copy

should be scanned and uploaded by APPLICANT along with other EOI documents. This document

is essential and binding.

5 GRIEVANCE REDRESSAL MECHANISM

Any dispute or difference whatsoever arising out of or in connection with this Agreement including

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

any question regarding its existence, validity, construction, interpretation, application, meaning,

scope, operation or effect of this contract or termination thereof shall be referred to and finally

resolved through arbitration as per the procedure mentioned herein below:

a) The dispute or difference shall in any event be referred only to a Sole Arbitrator

b) The appointment and arbitration proceedings shall be conducted in accordance with the

SCOPE Forum of Arbitration Rules for the time being in force or as amended from time to

c) The Seat of arbitration shall be at Mumbai

d) The proceedings shall be conducted in English language.

e) The cost of the proceeding shall be equally borne by the parties, unless otherwise directed

by the Sole Arbitrator

6 QUERIES AND CLARIFICATIONS

Applicants to note that any queries related with EOI of the concerned OGMC are to be submitted

online only at sites mentioned below against the respective OGMCs. Queries/clarifications received

in any other form are liable to be unanswered. A written reply from the concerned OGMC will be

given on the same site and that answer / clarification shall be visible to all the Applicants except

confidential information.

Link of E-tendering portal of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd:

https://bpcltenders.eproc.in/Product/publicDash

7 GOVERNING LAWS

This EOI, including all matters connected with this EOI shall be governed by the Indian law

exclusively both substantive and procedural, for the time being in force and shall be subject to the

exclusive jurisdiction of Indian Courts at Mumbai.

BPCL reserves the right to accept or reject, any or all EOIs received at its absolute discretion

without assigning any reason whatsoever.

8 SUBMISSION OF EOI

The APPLICANT must provide a Cover letter on his official stationery (letter head) along with their

EOI in the format provided as Annexure-IA with the “FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF EOI”. The

same shall be submitted online on and no physical copy of the EOI documents shall be accepted.

The EOI along with Annexures to be merged in single pdf file format, preferably less than 20 mb in

9 LAST DATE/TIME OF SUBMISSION OF EOI

The EOI should be uploaded in the portal of respective OGMC only as per timelines in the Notice

Inviting Expression of Interest (NIEOI) document.

The EOI complete in all respect for Indian Oil Corporation Ltd., Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

and Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. should be submitted only through online portal of

respective OGMC only, detailed as under. No physical EOI shall be accepted.

Link of E-tendering portal of Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd:

https://bpcltenders.eproc.in/Product/publicDash

10 IMPORTANT NOTE

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

This advertisement does not constitute and will not be deemed to constitute any commitment on

part of OGMCs to off-take CBG.

OGMCs have the sole discretion to qualify or accept the EOI and reject the proposal without

assigning any reason whatsoever.

Furthermore, this advertisement neither confirms the right nor an expectation on any party to

participate in the proposed EOI.

APPLICANTS shall also refer the following documents in SATAT portal (https://satat.co.in/)

• Commercial Agreement Version 1 and Version

• Frequently Asked Questions on CBG

All the latest developments and circulars are being uploaded in the SATAT portal for benefit of

prospective entrepreneurs. Applicants may access relevant documents and information related to

CBG from the SATAT website directly.

11 For any queries the following officers of BPCL may be contacted

Name Designation E-mail Contact Number

M K Sagar/ Sr Manager [email protected] 022 –

Sasiprakash R G.M.CBG, [email protected] 022 -

Annexure I Format for submission of EOI

Annexure IA EOI Application

Annexure II Self-certification

Annexure III Format of Undertaking by Tenderer

Annexure IV Integrity Agreement

Annexure IVA CVC guideline

Annexure V Format for filling details of past experience

Annexure VI Format for filling Annual Turnover

Annexure VII Bidder’s Bank Account Details

Annexure VIII Checklist

Annexure IX White paper on CBG

Annexure X Format for the declaration of Plant Location/Details

All Annexure should be filled or be marked as not applicable and in any case not to be left blank.

Note 1: In order to provide one point access to all the information related to SATAT, a common public portal / website

- https://satat.co.in/ was launched by Industry under the advice of MoPNG. All the latest developments and circulars

are being uploaded at the website for benefit of prospective entrepreneurs. Applicants may access relevant documents

and information related to CBG from the SATAT website directly.

Note 2: The draft commercial agreement to be executed with the LOI holder is available for download at the SATAT

website - https://satat.co.in/ . Please note that there are two versions of commercial agreements under SATAT scheme.

Version-1 of agreement is a normal commercial agreement to be executed with LOI holders. Version-2 of agreement

is a modified version to the normal commercial agreement, incorporating various lender specific clauses to facilitate

greater ease for lending to CBG plants. Both versions of the commercial agreements are valid and LOI holders may

choose from either of these two versions for execution, as acceptable to them.

Note 3: All pages of the EOI application (Annexure – IA) along with other Annexures (I – IX) to be duly filled and signed

& stamped by the applicant and copy of all the pages are to be merged in a single pdf file format, preferably less than

20 mb in size and uploaded at BPCL e-tendering portal.

MANDATORY COMPLIANCE FOR ACCEPTANCE OF YOUR BIDS IN THIS TENDER

Pls note that the HARD COPIES are also required to be sent by Speed-post/Courier to the

following address without fail. The Hard Copies of the documents as uploaded in the tender

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

are required & must for cross-verification of the documents you have uploaded in the

Pls send your bid documents to the following Address,

Kind attn : Mukesh Kumar Sagar CBG BIOFUELS HQ

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL)

A- Installation, Sewree-K/ NEW ADMIN BLOCK

Fort Road Sewree EAST

FORMAT FOR SUBMISSION OF EOI

(to be printed on the official stationery / letterhead of the APPLICANT)

(Name & Address of respective OGMC as applicable)

Subject: Submission of Expression of Interest for “Production & supply of Compressed Bio Gas

(CBG) to Oil and Gas Marketing Companies (OGMCs) across India”.

With reference to your EOI inviting notice Ref. No: ……………………… (mention EOI number)

dated ……………. (mention EOI date) and after examining the detailed documents, selection

criteria and other details mentioned in the EOI document for “Production & supply of Compressed

Bio Gas (CBG) to Oil and Gas Marketing Companies (OGMCs) across India”, I/We hereby offer to

submit my / our Expression of Interest in providing technology / partnering the said project.

All the schedules and documents necessary in this connection are enclosed hereto. All the

documents/ photocopies of the documents have been self-attested by me/us and OGMCs is free

toreject our candidature if any of the documents/photocopies of the documents is/are found to be

false or forged.

I/We, hereby also declare(s) that my/our organisation/firm is not debarred/ blacklisted by any

Central/State Govt. department, agency, PSUs/ Institution/ Agencies/ Autonomous organization.

The information sought from me as per the EOI notice is enclosed in Annexure-IA to this letter.

Yours Faithfully,

(Signature & Stamp of Authorised Signatory)

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

Name of the Project Production & supply of Compressed Bio Gas

(CBG) to Oil and Gas Marketing Companies

(OGMCs) across India

1.0 General Information

Name of the APPLICANT submitting EOI

Nature or legal status of the APPLICANT

Structure of the APPLICANT Entrepreneurs / Sole Proprietorships /

Partnerships / Limited Liability Partnerships /

Companies/ Cooperative Societies / Technology

Name and address of associated companies

to be involved in the project with relationship

and role, if any

Details of Registration document of the

APPLICANT (provide details & submit copy of

the company / organization’s registration)

Registered Address of APPLICANT

Name, Designation and address of authorized

Contact person:

Landline number

Email (of individual and common e-mail of

APPLICANT, if available)

Name, Designation and address of authorized

PAN Details (copy to be attached)

GST Number (copy to be attached)

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

CIN Number (if applicable)

Turnover of the APPLICANT during last three Year Turn Over

financial years (Please enclose copy of

audited Balance Sheet & Profit & Loss

Statements) Financial Year-1

Financial Year-2

Financial Year-3

In case APPLICANT is a subsidiary company,

indicate the role of parent company

Has APPLICANT have ever been debarred or

blacklisted? If so, please provide details.

2.0 Technology & Experience Information

2.1 Past Experience in preceding 10 years (As Insert additional rows for additional projects

on date of application) of project execution Documentary evidence Work Orders /

including supply, installation, commissioning Completion Certificate / any other document in

of Facilities to produce biogas or past support of execution of the Plant to be submitted

experience in any other project work in energy/ alongside

healthcare / social welfare/ infrastructure /

power / biomass/ transport

Name of Project

Type of Project

Location of Project Site

Date of Award of Work Order/LOA or Date of

initiation of Work

Date of Commissioning

Value of Work executed (INR in crore)

2.2 Technology available with APPLICANT APPLICANT to submit relevant technical

documents including documents proving in-

house technology

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Purification system

2.3 Technology tie-ups of APPLICANT APPLICANT to submit relevant technical

documents including documents proving

technology tie-ups like MOUs, Commercial

Agreements, etc.

Purification system

Total nos. of CBG plants owned / has provided Demo/Pilot Commercial

technology/ services / license by the

APPLICANT with capacity

Details of existing/planned individual Plants from which CBG is to be supplied to OGMCs

Type of plant (demo / pilot / commercial)

Type of ownership (only technology provided)

(Village/Tehsil/District/ State/Pin Code) DISTRICT _______________STATE___________

Operational, since (date of commissioning in (Applicable for existing plants only.

DD/MM/YYYY format)

Existing plants are those which are installed as

on date of application and producing biogas for

its further 18tilization in power production, CBG

production or direct sale to end consumers etc)

Plant Capacity Installed: Operational:

Average working days per year:

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Brief details on Technology deployed

Feedstock used (Pls mention all

Annual Capacity:

Biomass/waste processed ....................(ton perday)

CBG ....................(ton perday)

Other by-products ....................(ton perday)

Total plant area (in Acre)

Min. Commercial Scale Plant Capacity

.................MT/day of biomass processed

• Process Flow Diagram

• Feedstock which may be used

• Main products & by-products

• Utilization of by-products

• Recycling of water

Details on Technology to be used • Effluent discharge yield and its treatment /

• Zero liquid discharge/ water reuse

• Whether technology is flexible to scale-up

• Energy efficiency initiatives

• Overall material balance (@1 tonne of

biomass processed)

• Other significant information

The prospective APPLICANTS shall clearly S. Name of CBG

specify Plant-wise the name of the concerned No. OGMC

OGMC viz. IndianOil, BPCL & HPCL through through which

which they choose to market the CBG and CBG will be

Location tonnes

CBG generation per Plant. retailed

However, the APPLICANTS can choose to

apply to different OGMCs for marketing their

CBG produced from different Plants located at

different locations.

(for more than 4 CBG Plants, additional lines

should be added detailing their location and the

CBG quantity to be produced in tonnes)

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

(for more than 4 CBG Plants, additional lines

should be added detailing their location and

the CBG quantity to be produced in tonnes)

Authorized Signatory Designation

Telephone/ email of authorized signatory

1. The APPLICANT must submit all relevant documentary evidence with reference to above.

2. All the documents to be submitted by the APPLICANT should be self-attested.

3. Please provide the description in detail for clear understanding. Attach separate sheets, if

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

(On APPLICANTS letterhead)

I …………………………….., the *Director / Proprietor / Partner / Authorized signatory of

……………………………… (mention name of firm/company and its complete address) do here by

solemnly affirm and declare as under:-

1. That our Firm / company i.e……………………….. (mention name of *firm/company) is

registered vide Registration No. ……………………. under the provisions of ………………..

(mention the name of the Act).

2. That our Firm / company i.e. ............................................ (mention name of *firm/company)

has applied in response to the Expression of Interest for Production & supply of Compressed

Bio Gas (CBG) to Oil and Gas Marketing Companies (OGMCs) across India.

3. That ...................................................... (mention name of firm/company) is eligible to submit

the aforesaid application as it not is under liquidation, court receivership or similar

4. That all the information, documents and declarations submitted in/with our application are

correct to the best of our knowledge and understanding.

5. That if any information, document or declaration submitted in/with our application, is found to

be incorrect at a later date, we indemnify …………………………… (OGMCs Name) against

any loss due to this and …………………………… (OGMCs Name) may take any action as

Place: (Sign. & Seal of Authorized Signatory)

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

UNDERTAKING BY THE APPLICANT

NAME OF WORK: EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO

OIL AND GAS MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA

We confirm that we have submitted our EOI considering Inter-alia the

1. EOI Document(s)

2. Annexures I to IX of EOI document

3. Additional Document(s) (if any)

4. Corrigendum (if any)

5. Pre Bid Meeting Minutes (if any)

We ............................................. (Name of the Tenderer) hereby certify that we have fully read and

thoroughly understood the tender requirements and accepted all terms and conditions of the tender

including all corrigendum/addendum issued, if any. Our offer is in confirmation to all the terms and

conditions of the tender including all corrigendum/addendum, if any and minutes of the pre- bid

meeting. In the event our offer is found acceptable, and contract is awarded to us, the complete

tender document shall be considered for constitution of Contract Agreement.

SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TENDERER(S)

Name of Tenderer(s)

Seal & Signature of Tenderer

NOTE: This declaration should be signed by the Tenderer's authorized representative on

COMPANY LETTERHEAD who is signing the Bid and scanned copy to be uploaded.

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

(To be executed on plain paper and applicable for all tenders of value above Rs. 1-crore)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL) hereinafter referred to as "The Principal"

………………………………………………………………. hereinafter referred to as "The Bidder/

Contractor/ Supplier"

The Principal intends to award, under laid down organization procedures, contract/s for

…………………………………….. The Principal values full compliance with all relevant laws and

regulations, and the principles of economic use of resources, and of fairness and transparency in

its relations with its Bidder(s), Contractor(s) and Supplier(s).

In order to achieve these goals, the Principal cooperates with the renowned international Non-

Governmental Organization "Transparency International" (TI). Following TI's national and

international experience, the Principal will appoint an Independent External Monitor who will

monitor the tender process and the execution of the contract for compliance with the principles

mentioned above.

Section 1 - Commitments of the Principal:

1. The Principal commits itself to take all measures necessary to prevent corruption and to

observe the following principles:

a. No employee of the Principal, personally or through family members, will in

connection with the tender, or the execution of the contract, demand, take a promise

for or accept, for himself/ herself or third person, any material or immaterial benefit

which he/ she is not legally entitled to.

b. The Principal will, during the tender process, treat all Bidders with equity and reason.

The Principal will, in particular, before and during the tender process, provide to all

Bidders the same information and will not provide to any Bidder confidential/

additional information through which the Bidder could obtain an advantage in relation

to the tender process or the contract execution.

c. The Principal will exclude from the process all known prejudiced persons.

2. If the Principal obtains information on the conduct of any of its employees which is a criminal

offence under the relevant Anti-Corruption Laws of India, or if there be a substantive

suspicion in this regard, the Principal will inform its Vigilance Office and in addition can initiate

disciplinary actions.

Section 2 - Commitments of the Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier:

1. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier commit itself to take all measures necessary to prevent

corruption. He commits himself to observe the following principles during his participation in

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the tender process and during the contract execution.

a. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier will not, directly or through any other person or firm,

offer, promise or give to any of the Principal's employees involved in the tender

process or the execution of the contract or to any third person, any material or

immaterial benefit which he/ she is not legally entitled to, in order to obtain in

exchange, any advantage of any kind whatsoever during the tender process or during

the execution of the contract.

b. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier will not enter with other Bidders into any undisclosed

agreement or Understanding, whether formal or informal. This applies in particular to

prices, specifications, certifications, subsidiary contracts, submission or non-

submission of bids or any other actions to restrict competitiveness or to introduce

cartelization in the bidding process.

c. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier will not commit any offence under the relevant Anti-

Corruption Laws of India; further the Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier will not use

improperly, for purposes of competition or personal gain, or pass on to others, any

information or document provided by the Principal as part of the business relationship,

regarding plans, technical proposals and business details, including information

contained or transmitted electronically.

d. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier will, when presenting his bid, disclose any and all

payments he has made, is committed to, or intends to make to agents, brokers or any

other intermediaries in connection with the award of the contract.

e. The Bidder/Supplier/Contractor shall make sure that the terms of this integrity Pact

are also adopted by its sub-contractors, sub-sub-contractors etc, if any and submit

such adoption confirmation proof to the Principal.

2. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier will not instigate third persons to commit offences outlined

above or be an accessory to such offences.

Section 3 - Disqualification from tender process and exclusion from future contracts:

If the Bidder, before contract award, has committed a transgression through a violation of Section

2 or in any other form such as to put his reliability or credibility as Bidder into question, the Principal

is entitled to disqualify the Bidder from the tender process or to terminate the contract, if already

signed, for such reason.

1. If the Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier have committed a transgression through a violation of

Section 2 such as to put his reliability or credibility into question, the Principal is also entitled to

exclude the Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier from future contract award processes. The imposition

and duration of the exclusion will be determined by the severity of the transgression. The

severity will be determined by the circumstances of the case, in particular the number of

transgressions, the position of the transgressors within the company hierarchy of the Bidder

and the amount of the damage. The exclusion will be imposed for a minimum of 6 months and

maximum of 3 years.

2. A transgression is considered to have occurred if the Principal after due consideration of the

available evidences, concludes that no reasonable doubt is possible.

3. The Bidder accepts and undertakes to respect and uphold the Principal's absolute right to resort

to and impose such exclusion and further accepts and undertakes not to challenge or question

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such exclusion on any ground, including the lack of any hearing before the decision to resort

to such exclusion is taken. This undertaking is given freely and after obtaining independent

4. If the Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier can prove that he has restored/ recouped the damage

caused by him and has installed a suitable corruption prevention system, the Principal may

revoke the exclusion prematurely.

Section 4 - Compensation for Damages:

1. If the Principal has disqualified the Bidder from the tender process prior to the award according

to Section 3, the Principal is entitled to demand and recover from the Bidder liquidated

damages equivalent to Earnest Money Deposit/ Bid Security.

2. If the Principal has terminated the contract according to Section 3, or if the Principal is entitled

to terminate the contract according to Section 3, the Principal shall be entitled to demand and

recover from the Contractor/ Supplier liquidated damages equivalent to Security Deposit/

Performance Bank Guarantee.

3. The Bidder agrees and undertakes to pay the said amounts without protest or demur subject

only to condition that if the Bidder/ Contractor/Supplier can prove and establish that the

exclusion of the Bidder from the tender process or the termination of the contract after the

contract award has caused no damage or less damage than the amount of the liquidated

damages, the Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier shall compensate the Principal only to the extentof

the damage in the amount proved.

Section 5 - Previous Transgression:

1. The Bidder declares that no previous transgression occurred in the last 3 years with any other

Company in any country conforming to the TI approach or with any other Public Sector

Enterprise in India that could justify his exclusion from the tender process.

2. If the Bidder makes incorrect statement on this subject, he can be disqualified from the tender

process or the contract, if already awarded, can be terminated for such reason.

Section 6 - Equal treatment of all Bidders/ Contractors/ Suppliers/ Subcontractors:

1. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier undertake to demand from all subcontractors a commitment

in conformity with this Integrity Pact, and to submit it to the Principal before contract signing.

2. The Principal will enter into agreements with identical conditions as this one with all Bidders,

Contractors/ Suppliers and Subcontractors.

3. The Principal will disqualify from the tender process all Bidders who do not sign this Pact or

violate its provisions.

Section-7 Punitive Action against violating Bidders/ Contractors/ Suppliers/ Subcontractors:

If the Principal obtains knowledge of conduct of a Bidder, Contractor, Supplier or Subcontractor, or

of an employee or a representative or an associate of a Bidder, Contractor, Supplier or

Subcontractor which constitutes corruption, or if the Principal has substantive suspicion in this

regard, the Principal will inform the Vigilance Office.

Section-8 Independent External Monitors:

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1. The CVC has appointed competent and credible Independent External Monitors for this Pact.

The task of the Monitor is to review independently and objectively, whether and to what extent

the parties comply with the obligations under this agreement.

2. The Monitor is not subject to instructions by the representatives of the parties and performs his

functions neutrally and independently. He reports to the Chairperson of the Board of the

3. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier accepts that the Monitor has the right to access without

restriction to all Project documentation of the Principal including that provided by the Bidder/

Contractor/ Supplier. The Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier will also grant the Monitor, upon his

request and demonstration of a valid interest, unrestricted and unconditional access to this

project documentation. The same is applicable to Subcontractors. The Monitor is under

contractual obligation to treat the information and documents of the Bidder/ Contractor/

Supplier/ Subcontractor with confidentially.

4. The Principal will provide to the Monitor sufficient information about all meetings among the

parties related to the Project provided such meetings could have an impact on the contractual

relations between the Principal and the Bidder/Contractor/Supplier. The parties offer to the

Monitor the option to participate in such meetings.

5. As soon as the Monitor notices, or believes to notice, a violation of this agreement, he will so

inform the Management of the Principal and request the Management to discontinue or heal

the violation, or to take other relevant action. The Monitor can in this regard submit non-binding

recommendation. Beyond this, the Monitor has no right to demand from the parties that they

act in a specific manner, refrain from action or tolerate action. However, the Independent

External Monitor shall give an opportunity to the Bidder/Contractor/Supplier to present its case

before making its recommendations to the Principal.

6. The Monitor will submit a written report to the Chairperson of the Board of the Principal within

8 to 10 weeks from the date of reference or intimation to him by the 'Principal' and, should the

occasion arise, submit proposals for correcting problematic situations.

7. If the Monitor has reported to the Chairperson of the Board a substantiated suspicion of an

offence under relevant Anti-Corruption Laws of India, and the Chairperson has not, within

reasonable time, taken visible action to proceed against such offence or reported it to the

Vigilance Office, the Monitor may also transmit this information directly to the Central Vigilance

Commissioner, Government of India.

8. The word 'Monitor' would include both singular and plural.

Section-9 Pact Duration:

1. This Pact begins when both parties have legally signed it. It expires for the Contractor/ Supplier

12-months after the last payment under the respective contract, and for all other Bidders

months after the contract has been awarded.

2. If any claim is made/ lodged during this time, the same shall be binding and continue to be valid

despite the lapse of this pact as specified above, unless it is discharged/ determined by

Chairperson of the Principal.

Section-10 Other Provisions:

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1. This agreement is subject to Indian Law. Place of performance and jurisdiction is the Registered

Office of the Principal, i.e. Mumbai. The Arbitration clause provided in the main tender

document/ contract shall not be applicable for any issue / dispute arising under Integrity Pact.

2. Changes and supplements as well as termination notices need to be made in writing. Side

agreements have not been made.

3. If the Bidder/Contractor/Supplier is a partnership or a consortium, this agreement must be

signed by all partners or consortium members.

4. Should one or several provisions of this agreement turn out to be invalid, the remainder of this

agreement remains valid. In this case, the parties will strive to come to an agreement to their

original intentions.

5. Any Bidder/Contractor/Supplier entering into Integrity Pact, aggrieved by any decision/action of

the Principal, shall approach the IEMs and await their decision before pursuing any other

remedy available to him in law.

For the Principal For the Bidder/ Contractor/ Supplier

(Signature/ Name/ Address)

(Signature/ Name/ Address)

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The Independent External Monitor (IEM) should be contacted on their mobile /email, only if there

are any complaints related to the tender. Details of IEM (appointed by CVC) are mentioned below-

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CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

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Past Experience in preceding 10 years (As on Date of application) of project execution

including supply, installation, commissioning of Facilities to produce biogas or past

experience in any other project work in energy/healthcare/social

welfare/infrastructure/power/biomass/transport

details Award of

Name of Size and (Name, Work Date of Documentary

the Type of Location contact Order Commissi evidence Pg

Project Project nos., or Date of oning No.

officer-in- initiation of

charge) Work crore)

Each of the entry would have to be supported with documentary evidence in the form of copy of

Work Order containing detailed Scope of Work and respective Completion certificate/Commission

certificate. The documentary evidence has to be uploaded with the tender documents for

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ANNUAL TURNOVER

(Each Bidder must fill in this form) Annual Turnover data for the last 3 financial years:

Annual Turnover (in Rs./-)

No. Evidence Pg No.

In Figures In Words

The information supplied should be the Annual Turnover of the bidder

The annual turnover figures quoted by the bidder must be supported by CA certified audited

balance sheet, P&L statement and auditor’s report for the years mentioned. The mentioned

documentary evidence has to be uploaded with the tender documents for consideration.

Designation: Date:

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FORMAT FOR ADVICE OF VENDOR BANK DETAILS

(On the Letterhead of the Bidder)

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

Marketing Office, New Block

Office, BPCL Sewree 'K' Campus,

Sewree Fort Road, Sewree (E)

With reference to the EOI reference …………………… dated .................................... , we hereby

give our consent to accept the related payments of our claims/bills on BPCL through Cheques or

Internet based online e-payments system at the sole discretion of BPCL (if subject work awarded

to us). Our Bank account details for the said purpose are as under:

S. No. Particulars Details

1 Name and address of the Beneficiary.

2 Account Number of Beneficiary

Account Classification (CA/CC-11 or 29)

& SB-10 as per cheque leaf.

Name & Address of the Bank Branch

4 (where payments are to be sent by

5 Branch Name/Code

The 09 Digit MICR code of the Branch

(as appearing on the MICR cheque)

IFSC Code of the bank Branch for

IFSC Code of the bank Branch for

Any other Particulars (to be advised by

10 beneficiary for the E payments

11 Vendor Code (to be filled by BPCL’s Deptt Only)

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12 PERMANENT ACCOUNT NUMBER

MOBILE NUMBER (FOR SMS

Please attach a blank copy of the cancelled cheque/photocopy of the cancelled cheque issued by

your bank relating to the above account number for verifying the accuracy of bank account is

A Copy of PAN Card duly attested by authorized signatory for verifying the accuracy of the PAN is

I/We hereby declare that the particulars given above are correct and complete

Signature Of account Holder

With Company Stamp (if a company)

(Encl: one cheque/photocopy of cheque duly cancelled & copy of PAN card)

***We hereby confirm that the above bank account details of beneficiary are correct in all respects

and the account of beneficiary (BPCL Vendor) is maintained at out bank branch

(Name of the Bank & Branch)

Authorized signatory

*** Verification required only in case

a) Vendors not providing a cancelled cheque leaf or if vendors name is not printed/appearing

on the cancelled cheque leaf submitted to BPCL office.

b) Change in existing bank details.

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Bidders are requested to duly fill in the following checklist. This checklist gives only certain

important items to facilitate the bidder to make sure that the necessary data / information as called

for in the Bid Document has been submitted by them along with their offer. This, however, does

not relieve the bidder of his responsibilities to make sure that his offer is otherwise complete in all

Please ensure compliance and tick (√) against following points:

S. Submitted Enclosed

No. Particulars on Page

1 Offer complete in all respects with pages in sequential order,

EOI document including Application, Annexure,

Addendum(s) (if any)

2 Confirm that the following details have been submitted:

a) Letter of Authority in the name of person(s)

signing the bid

b) Bidder's declaration that they are not under any

liquidation, court receivership or similar

Confirmation that bidder and/or its sub-contractor

have not been banned or delisted by any

Government or Quasi Government agencies of

c) PSU. Further, we confirm that we have not been

put on Holiday list of BPCL or any of its PMC

3 Confirm that all forms are enclosed with the bid duly digital

signed by authorized person(s)

4 Confirm that proper page nos. have been given in a

sequential way in all the documents submitted along with

your offer with Index.

5 Confirm that annual reports for last three financial years &

duly filled in & certified, are enclosed in the offer for financial

6 Format as per Annexure I (Format for submission of EOI)

7 Format as per Annexure I A (EOI Application)

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8 Format as per Annexure II (Self-certification)

9 Format as per Annexure III (Format of Undertaking by

10 Format as per Annexure IV (Integrity Agreement)

Annexure IVA (CVC guideline)

11 Format as per Annexure V (Format for filling details of past

12 Format as per Annexure VI (Format for filling Annual

13 Format as per Annexure VII (Bidder’s Bank Account Details)

14 Format as per Annexure VIII (Checklist)

15 Relevant documents on registration of Company as a proof

of Number of Years’ Experience of the Firm.

16 Relevant Work Orders & Completion Certificate / any other

document if any in support of Past Experience in preceding

17 Relevant documents if any regarding Technical

competencies & tie-ups.

18 Confirm that the CBG Plant location mentioned in the EOI

Document is correct.

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Compressed Bio Gas (CBG)

The Fuel of the Future

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Table of Contents

6 Envisaged Business Model for Oil and Gas Marketing Companies (OGMCs) ......................

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1) India is among the fastest growing economy in the world and its energy consumption is slated

to increase rapidly. According to the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoP&NG)

estimates, India has a total reserve of 763 Million Metric Ton (MMT) of crude oil and

Billion Cubic Meter (BCM) of natural gas. The country currently imports nearly 77% of its crude

oil requirements and about 50% of natural gas requirement, leading the Government of India

to set a target of reducing this import by at least 10% by 2022. Further, it has set a target of

increasing the contribution of gas in India’s energy mix from existing 6.5% (global average is

2) Hon’ble Prime Minister has given the following four pillars of our vision of India’s energy future

– energy access, energy efficiency, energy sustainability and energy security. The

Government of India has also set a target of – ‘Doubling Farmers Income by 2022’.

3) Waste / Bio-mass sources like agricultural residue, cattle dung, sugarcane press mud,

municipal solid waste and sewage treatment plant waste, etc. produce bio-gas through the

process of anaerobic decomposition. The bio-gas is purified to remove hydrogen sulfide (H2S),

carbon dioxide (CO2), water vapor and compressed as Compressed Bio Gas (CBG), which

has methane (CH4) content of more than 90%.

Fig. 1: Components of Bio-gas

4) CBG has calorific value and other properties similar to CNG and hence can be utilized as

green renewable automotive fuel. Thus, it can replace CNG in automotive, industrial and

commercial areas, given the abundance biomass availability within the country.

5) Conversion of agricultural residue, cattle dung and municipal solid waste (MSW) into CBG in

a commercial scale is expected to have the following benefits

a) Import reduction of natural gas and crude.

b) Utilization of agricultural residue, cattle dung and MSW to produce CBG andthus to

achieve reduction in emissions and pollution.

c) A boost towards fulfillment of National commitments in achieving climate change

d) Providing a buffer against energy security concerns and crude/gas price fluctuations.

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e) Contribution towards Swachh Bharat Mission through responsible waste

f) Lowering pollution and carbon emission.

g) Providing additional source of revenue to the farmers, rural employment and

amelioration of the rural economy.

2 Global Initiatives

1) Countries such as Germany, Italy, UK, France and Switzerland are promoting bio -gas usage

promoted by supporting legal frameworks, education schemes and the availability of

technology. Biogas produced in European countries is mostly fed into local natural gas grids

and used for power generation. Grid injection is most common in European states followed by

vehicles fueled with biogas (either pure or in blend with natural gas) and biogas is also used

for heating purposes either directly or blended to natural gas.

2) The number of bio-gas plants in Germany has doubled to nearly 9,000 plants from 4,136 plants

in 2010. The total bio-gas production capacity of the plants is 8.98 Billion Cubic Meter (BCM)

equivalent to 6.6 Million Metric Ton (MMT). They are primarily operated by farmer co-

operatives and utilize crops like maize or turnips as feedstock in their plants.

3 Policy Support

1) Government of India has released the National Policy on Biofuels 2018 vide gazettenotification

no. 33004/99 dated 8.6.2018. The policy emphasizes on promotion of advanced Biofuels

2) The Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources Dhan (GOBAR-DHAN) scheme was launched

by Government of India to convert cattle dung and solid waste in farms to Bio- CNG (CBG)

and compost. GOBAR-DHAN scheme proposes to cover 700 projects across the country in

3) Ministry of New and Renewable Energy has notified Central Financial Assistance (CFA) for

4 Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) in India

1) The estimated CBG potential from various sources in India is nearly 62 MMT with bio - manure

generation capacity of 370 MMT. CBG is envisaged to be produced from various bio-mass /

waste sources including agricultural residue, municipal solid waste, sugarcane press mud,

distillery spent wash, cattle dung and sewage treatment plant waste.

2) The other waste streams viz. rotten potatoes from cold storage, rotten vegetables, dairy plants,

chicken/ poultry litter, food waste, horticulture waste, forestry residues and industrial Effluent

Treatment Plants (ETPs) treating organic waste can be used in the generation of biogas.

3) The biogas produced contains approximately 55% to 60% methane, 40% to 45% carbon

dioxide and trace amounts of hydrogen sulfide. Biogas is purified to remove carbon dioxide

and hydrogen sulfide gases to prepare CBG. The CBG can be transported through cylinder

cascades or pipelines to retail outlets.

4) Vide Gazette Notification no. 395 dated 16th June 2015, Ministry of Road Transport and

Highways, Government of India had permitted usage of bio-compressed natural gas (bio-

CNG) for motor vehicles as an alternate composition of the compressed natural gas (CNG).

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5) Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) to be supplied shall meet IS 16087:2016 specifications of BIS

(detailed below) and any other further revisions in the said specifications.

Table 1: Composition of CBG

IS 16087 : 2016 Standard

S No. Characteristic Requirement

1 Methane percentage (CH4), minimum 90.0 %

Only Carbon Dioxide percentage (CO2),,

Carbon Dioxide (CO2)+ Nitrogen (N2)+ Oxygen

(O2) percentage maximum

4 Oxygen (O2) percentage maximum 0.5%

5 Total sulphur (including H2S) mg/m3, maximum 20 mg/m3

6 Moisture mg/m3, maximum 5 mg/m3

6) Also, as per the IS 16087:2016 specifications (or its latest version), the following shall also be met

• CBG shall be free from liquids over the entire range of temperature and pressure

encountered in storage and dispensing system

• The CBG shall be free from particulate matter such as dirt, dust, etc.

• CBG delivered shall be odorized similar to a level found in local distribution (ref. IS 15319)

7) The CBG is to be compressed at 250 Bar and supplied through Cascades to the Oil Company

Retail Outlets as mentioned in the EOI document.

5 CBG Production Technology

1) Biogas is a product from the process of degradation of organic matter by anaerobic bacteria.

The biogas generation process consists of four subsequent chemical and biochemical

reactions i.e. Hydrolysis reaction, Acidogenesis reaction, Acetogenesis reaction and

Methanogenesis reaction.

2) Hydrolysis reaction decomposes organic molecules such as carbohydrates, proteins and fats

into glucose, amino acids and fatty acids, respectively. Acidogenesis converts those generated

small organic molecules to volatile organic acids with help from bacteria. During the

Acetogenesis process, bacteria in the acetic group digests volatile organic acids and releases

acetic acid. Lastly, anaerobic bacteria in the methanogenic producing bacteria group will

complete the Methanogenesis process by converting acetic acid to methane gas and other

gases like carbon dioxide and hydrogen sulfide.

3) Hydrogen sulfide is a corrosive gas. The presence of carbon-dioxide in the bio-gas reduces its

calorific value. Hence the bio-gas needs to be purified. Various technologies are used for

removal of hydrogen sulfide, as detailed below:

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Table 2: Comparative analysis of technologies to remove Hydrogen Sulphide

Method Efficiency Cap Cost O&M Complexity

Biological Fixation Moderate Moderate Low Moderate

Iron chloride dosing Moderate Low Moderate Low

Water scrubbing High High Moderate High

Activated Carbon High High Moderate Moderate

Iron Hydroxide or Oxide High Moderate Moderate Moderate

Sodium Hydroxide High Moderate High Moderate

4) For removal of carbon dioxide, the following technologies are prevalent

• Pressure Swing Adsorption (PSA)

This technology is most prevalent for large bio-gas systems in India. With this technique, carbon

dioxide is separated from the biogas by adsorption on a surface under elevated pressure. The

adsorbing material, usually activated carbon or zeolites, is regenerated by a sequential decrease

in pressure before the column is reloaded again, hence the name of the technique. Hydrogen

sulfide and water needs to be removed before the PSA-column. There is significant loss of methane

(20-30%) in this process.

Fig. 2: PSA System

• Water scrubbing

Carbon dioxide has a higher solubility in water than methane. Carbon dioxide will therefore be

dissolved to a higher extent than methane, particularly at lower temperatures. In the scrubber

column carbon dioxide is dissolved in the water, while the methane concentration in the gas phase

increases. The gas leaving the scrubber has therefore an increased concentration of methane.

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Fig. 3: Water Scrubber System

There are technologies available through which 97% purity of methane can be achieved with

minimal (<5%) methane loss.

• Membrane Separation

Dry membranes for biogas upgrading are made of materials that are permeable to carbon dioxide,

water and ammonia. Hydrogen sulphide, and oxygen permeate through the membrane to some

extent while nitrogen and methane only pass to a very low extent. Usually membranes are in the

form of hollow fibers bundled together.

• Chemical scrubbing – Monoethylammine (MEA) system

This is one of the best systems for bio-gas purification achieving 99.9% purity with negligible loss

of methane. The systems are being extensively used in Germany for purification of bio-gas. Carbon

dioxide is not only absorbed in the liquid, but also reacts chemically with the amine in the liquid.

Since the chemical reaction is strongly selective, the methane loss might be as low as <0.1%.

Fig. 4: MEA System

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Apart from the above, there are also developing technologies like Cryogenic upgrading. A

comparison of the available technologies is as under:

Table 3: Comparative analysis of technologies to remove Carbon Dioxide

Water Mono-ethylammine

Parameter PSA Scrubber (MEA) system

Pre- H2S removal required Yes No Yes

Working pressure (bar) 4-7 4-7 No pressure

Methane loss 20-30% 5-10% <0.1%

Methane content in upgraded gas >96% >97% >99%

Electricity consumption (kWh/m3) 0.25 <0.25 <0.15

6 Envisaged Business Model for Oil and Gas Marketing Companies (OGMCs)

2) The CBG Plants shall be set up by mainly through independent Entrepreneurs and in few

specific cases OGMCs may consider setting up of CBG plant. The marketing of all the CBG

produced through such plants will be through OGMC network, under their respective brand

3) Producer(s) / Seller(s) (Party/Entrepreneur) shall deliver CBG, at Public sector Oil and Gas

Marketing Companies’ existing or new Retail Outlet / Stand-alone Selling Point, through

Cascades. The equipment for dispensing CBG at Public sector Oil and Gas Marketing

Companies’ existing or new Retail Outlet / Stand-alone Selling Point shall be installed and

maintained by Public sector Oil and Gas Marketing Companies’, however, the CBG nozzles

shall be manned and operated by RO Dealer. Electricity expenses towards dispensing of CBG

through sale point shall be reimbursed to the Party who is actually bearing the costs. Inlet

flange of a flow Meter placed at OGMC Retail Outlet will be the point of sale. Detailed

mechanism for measurement for supplyof CBG would be described in definitive agreement.

The cascade to remain connected to the compressor at retail outlet till the dispensation is

operationally feasible.

CBG production Transportation

(by Producer) (by Producer)

The current procurement price of CBG under SATAT scheme

1. The minimum procurement price of CBG will not be lower than Rs. 46/kg + applicable taxes for the

period up to 31.3.2029.

2. The Retail Selling Price of CBG in a market shall be at par with RSP of CNG (as provided by the

authorized CGD entity).

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3. The following slabs for CBG procurement price have been decided, which will be the procurement

price of CBG delivered at BPCL Retail Outlet situated at any distance (up to 75 km one way) as per

IS 16087 2016 specification (or its latest version) and compressed at 250 bar pressure: -

Lower Retail Selling Higher Retail Procurement Procurement

Price ofCBG in Slab Selling Price ofCBG price of CBG price of CBG

including tax including tax Without GST With GST

Note: The above table is applicable strictly for supply of CBG at a one-way distance up to 75 km from the CBG Plant.

Additional transportation cost for transportation of CBG beyond 75 km (one- way distance) from CBG Plant shall be

considered separately, at mutually discussed & agreed rates. This additional transportation costs shall be recovered from

the market through inclusion in the Retail Selling price (RSP) build-up of CBG. If the recovery from market is not possible

for additional transportation, the same shall not be paid. This revised procurement price of CBG is being offered

considering in view that presently RSP of CNG is greater than Rs. 70/kg in nearly allmarkets. If there is a reduction in

CNG RSP from these levels, there will be revision in the price asagreed by Oil & Gas Company committee. The minimum

procurement price of CBG as announced earlier will not be lower than Rs. 46/kg + applicable taxes for the period up to

Note:- *Revision of CBG Pricing

The minimum procurement price of CBG under the SATAT scheme is revised from Rs 46/kg

(deliver up to one way distance of 25 Km) currently to Rs 54/kg (deliver up to one way distance of

75 Km) if the RSP of CNG is Rs 70/kg.

The procurement price of CBG for CNG RSPs above Rs.70/Kg will be as per pricing guideline in

The Procurement Price(s) and its applicable date may vary as per the MoP&NG / Industry Level

Committee Recommendations / guidelines / policy / framework/order issued from time to time.

CBG-CGD Synchronization

As per the CBG-CGD Synchronization scheme, the procurement price currently offered w.e.f

01.05.2024 to 31.10.2024, is Rs. 1290/MMBTU plus compression charges. The Procurement

Price(s) and its applicable date may vary as per the MoP&NG / Industry Level Committee

Recommendations / guidelines / policy / framework/order issued from time to time. The applicant

will enter into a Tri-Partite Agreement for the same.

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Additional Information-I

List of Geographical areas assigned to BPCL for direct sale of CNG

BPCL is looking for applicants to setup plants for promoting CBG in these areas.

Sl.No. State Geographical Areas

Darbhanga, Madhubani, Supaul, Sitamarhi and

Sheohar districts

Gopalganj, Siwan, West Champaran, East

Champaran and Deoria districts

3 Chhattisgarh Koriya, Surajpur, Balrampur & Suguja

4 Haryana Yamunanagar District

5 Haryana Rohtak District

6 HP Bilaspur, Hamirpur & Una Districts

7 Jharkhand Palamu- Chatra Districts

8 Karnataka Ballari & Gadag Districts

9 Karnataka Bidar District

10 Maharashtra Ahmednagar & Aurangabad Districts

11 Maharashtra Sangli & Satara Districts

12 MP Satna & Shahdol Districts

13 MP Siddhi –Singhrauli districts

14 Odisha Angul & Dhenkanal Districts

15 Odisha Jajpur & Kendujhar Districts

16 Odisha Bargarh, Debagarh & Sambhalpur Districts

17 Odisha Jagatsinghpur & Kendrapara Districts

18 Punjab Rupnagar District

Punjab & Fazilka (except area already authorized),

Rajasthan Ganganagar and Hanumangarh districts

20 Tamil Nadu The Nilgiris and Erode districts

21 UP Saharanpur District

22 UP Amethi, Pratapgarh & Raebareli Districts

Lakhimpur Kheri, Sitapur, Bahraich, Shrawasti,

23 UP Balrampur, Siddharth Nagar & Maharajganj

24 West Bengal Purulia and Bankura districts

25 West Bengal Alipurduar and Koch Bihar districts

26 Jammu & Anantnag, Bandipora, Baramulla, Budgam, Doda,

Kashmir, Ganderbal, Kishtwar, Kulgam, Kupwara, Poonch,

Ladakh and Pulwama, Rajouri, Ramban, Shopian, Srinagar, Leh

and Kargil districts and Arunachal Pradesh state.

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Additional Information-II (BG Format)

FOR EARNEST MONEY / SECURITY DEPOSIT TOWARDS PERFORMANCE

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

M/s …………………………………… having its Registered office at

……………………………………. have taken tender for Supply of Compressed Biogas to BPCL

under SATAT Scheme CRFQ No (in case of Earnest Money Deposit)/PO No: LOI-……….. Dated:

……………….. (In case of Security Deposit) for Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd.

The tender Conditions of Contract provide that the Contractor shall pay a sum of

Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) as earnest money/security deposit in the form therein

mentioned. The form of payment of earnest money/security deposit includes guarantee executed

by Scheduled Bank, undertaking full responsibility to indemnify Bharat Petroleum Corporation

Ltd. in case of default.

The said …………………………………. have approached us and at their request and in

consideration of the premises we ………………………………… having our office at

………………………………. have agreed to give such guarantee as hereinafter mentioned.

1. We …………………………….. hereby undertake and agree with you that if default shall be made

by M/s ………………………………… in performing any of the terms andconditions of the tender

or in payment of any money payable to Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. We shall on demand

pay to you in such matter as to you may direct the said amount of Rupees Five Lakhs only or such

portion thereof not exceeding the said sum as you may from time to time require.

2. You will have the full liberty without reference to us and without effecting this guarantee

postpones for any time or from time to time the exercise of any of the powers and rights conferred

on you under the contract with the said …………………………………….. and to enforce or to for

bear from endorsing any power of rights or by reason of time being given to the said which under

law relating to the sureties would but for provision have the effect of releasing us.

3. Your right to recover the said sum of Rs. 5,00,000/- (Rupees Five Lakhs Only) from us in manner

aforesaid will not be affected or suspended by reason of the fact that any dispute or disputes have

been raised by the said M/s ………………………………… and/or that any dispute or disputes

are pending before any officer, tribunal or court.

4. The guarantee herein contained shall not be determined or affected by the liquidation or winding

up, dissolution or change of constitution or insolvency of the said

……………………………………….. but shall in all respects and for all purposes be binding

operative units payment of all money due to you in respect of such liabilities is paid.

5. Our liability under this guarantee is restricted to Rupees Five Lakhs Only Our guarantees shall

remain in force until ……………….. unless a suit or action to enforce a claim under This

Bank Guarantee is filed against us within six months from ………………. (which is date of

expiry of guarantee) all our rights under the said guarantee shall be forfeited and shall be relieved

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

and discharged from all liabilities thereunder.

6. We have power to issue this guarantee in your favour under Memorandum and Articles of

Association and the undersigned has full power to do under the Power of Attorney dated ____

granted to him by the Bank.

Yours faithfully

Bank by its Constituted Attorney Signature of a person duly authorized

to sign on behalf of the bank.

CBG EOI No: 76 dated 4TH November,

EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIO GAS (CBG) TO OIL AND GAS

MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA AND TO BPCL GEOGRAPHICAL AREAS

Annexure X Format for the declaration of Plant Location/Details

NAME OF WORK: EOI FOR PRODUCTION & SUPPLY OF COMPRESSED BIOGAS (CBG) TO

OIL AND GAS MARKETING COMPANIES (OGMCs) ACROSS INDIA

We confirm that our Plant/Plants are situated in following location with following details (Pls use the copy of

this format for multiple plants)

PLANT ADDRESS/LOCATION

Address of the Plant

Plant Google Coordinates

Latitude (In decimals) Longitude (In

Pls attach the Google Maps Screen Shot showing the plant location

We ............................................. (Name of the Tenderer) hereby certify that we have fully read and

thoroughly understood the requirements of the tender and accepted all terms and conditions of the

tender including all corrigendum/addendum issued. The Plant details submitted herewith are

SIGNED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF TENDERER(S)

Name of Tenderer(s)

Seal & Signature of Tenderer

NOTE: This declaration should be signed by the Tenderer's authorized representative onCOMPANY LETTERHEAD

who is signing the Bid and scanned copy to be uploaded.