Selection of NCS for carrying out Exploratory Core Drilling and Associated Tests for Chamkharchhu II Hydropower Project and Chamkharchhu IV Hydropower Project

Specific Procurement Notice REQUEST FOR BIDS Non-Consulting Services with Rated Criteria (International Open Competitive Bidding) Employer : Department of Surface Transport (DoST), Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) represented by DGPC Project : Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project Contract title : Carry Out Exploratory Core Drilling and Associated Tests for Chamkharchhu II Hydropower Project, Zhemgang Dzongkhag and Chamkharchhu IV Hydropower Project, Bumthang Dzongkhag Country : Bhutan Loan No. /Credit No. / Grant No .: IDA-E4310 RFB No: DGPC/ACCESS/DRILLING/CHAMII&IVHPP/2026/21 Issued on : September 28, 2026 1. The Department of Surface Transport (DoST), Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT), Royal Government of Bhutan (hereinafter called “Recipient”) has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Accelerating Transport and Trade Connectivity in Eastern South Asia Phase 2 - Bhutan Project. Part of the project is being implemented by the Druk Green Power Corporation Limited (the “Client”). The Client intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Carrying out Exploratory Core Drilling and Associated Tests for Chamkharchhu II Hydropower Project (HPP), Zhemgang Dzongkhag and Chamkharchhu IV HPP, Bumthang Dzongkhag. 2. The Department of Surface Transport (DoST), Ministry of Infrastructure and Transport (MoIT) now invites a sealed Bids from the eligible Bidders for carrying out Exploratory Core Drilling and Associated Tests as under: Lot Contract Identification Delivery period Lot I Exploratory Core Drilling and Associated at Head Works and HRT for Chamkharchhu II HPP 315 days Lot II Exploratory Core Drilling and Associated at Head Works and Powerhouse for Chamkharchhu II HPP 270 days Lot III Exploratory Core Drilling and Associated at Head Works and HRT for Chamkharchhu IV HPP 315 days Lot IV Exploratory Core Drilling and Associated at Head...