IOCL Offers Tender for Road Repair and Re-Carpeting in Digboi Refinery

17 Dec 2024 CW Team

Indian Oil Corporation Limited (IOCL) has issued a tender for the repair and re-carpeting of bituminous roads in the Digboi Refinery Township, Assam. The project, under reference number 2024_AOD_182523_1, seeks contractors to undertake essential roadwork in the township, ensuring enhanced infrastructure in the region. Tender highlights • Scope: Repair and re-carpeting of bituminous roads at the Digboi Refinery Township. • Estimated cost: Rs 40.2 million. • Earnest Money Deposit (EMD): INR 60.33 thousand. • Pre-qualification criteria: As specified in the Notice Inviting Tender (NIT). Key dates • Start date for document collection: December 11, 2024. • Last date for document collection and submission: December 25, 2024. • Tender opening date: December 27, 2024. Site location • Address: Digboi, Assam, India (Pin Code: 786171). Contact details • Contact person: Deputy General Manager (Contracts), IOCL. • Address: AOD, Digboi Refinery Township, Assam. This project aligns with IOCL's commitment to improving infrastructure and supporting development in its operational regions. (sentinelassam)

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