Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMC) to select a mine operator for its Unchabali (Mahaparbat) Iron Ore Mine located in Keonjhar district of Odisha
BHUBANESWAR – The Odisha Mining Corporation Limited (OMC), a prominent public sector undertaking, has issued a Request for Proposal (RFP) to select a mine operator for its Unchabali (Mahaparbat) Iron Ore Mine located in the Keonjhar district of Odisha. The RFP, identified as No. 192/OMC/P&T/2025, was published on September 10, 2025, and is open to experienced mine operators. This move is part of OMC’s strategy to enhance its iron ore production and operational efficiency.
The Contract: Scope and Duration
The chosen operator will be tasked with a comprehensive set of responsibilities, including the hiring of necessary plant and machinery for the excavation and raising of iron ore. The contract’s scope extends beyond simple mining to include a range of associated activities critical to the operation. The successful bidder will manage the transportation of Run-of-Mine (ROM) to crushing and screening plants, and the subsequent crushing and screening to produce finished products like Crushed & Lumps Ore (CLO) and fines.
Other key responsibilities include the transportation of finished products and subgrades to designated yards, cleaning of quarry faces, disposal of waste materials, and managing mineral rejects. The operator will also be responsible for loading finished products and subgrades onto buyers’ trucks. The mine has a peak rated target of 9,61,060 MT. The contract period is set for five years, with an option to extend for an additional two years, providing a long-term engagement opportunity for the selected partner.
Bid Submission and Important Dates
Interested bidders must submit their proposals by 05:00 PM (IST) on October 4, 2025. The bid document costs INR 1,18,000/-, plus 18% GST. The executive summary of the bidding process is available on the portals of MSTC Ltd. and the OMC website. Bidding documents can be downloaded from the MSTC portal starting from September 11, 2025, after registration.
OMC has stated that any further communications, including corrigendum or addendums, will be uploaded on the websites of MSTC and OMC. The corporation also reserves the right to reject any or all bids without providing a reason.
Contact Information for Bidders
For any inquiries, bidders can contact the designated officials:1
Nodal Officer
- Shri Rajesh Mishra, Chief General Manager (Mining), OMC
- Email: rajesh.mishra@odishamining.in
- Phone: +91-674 2377437, +91-8763545981
Site Contact
- Shri Jnana Ranjan Jena, DGM (Mining), OMC
- Phone: +91-9437554356
Contact Person
- Shri Pradyumna Kumar Nayak, Regional Manager Barbil, OMC
- Phone: +91-9479163683, +91-8085547297
Mines Manager
- Shri Bikash Chandra Parida, Mines Manager, Unchabali (Mahaparbat) Iron Ore Mine, OMC
- Phone: +91-9439498220, +91-8280222303
The advertisement, with reference number OIPR-30005/11/0259/25-26, is signed by the Chief General Manager (Mining) of OMC.
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