With India pushing aggressively toward renewable energy adoption, biomass pellets have become a crucial alternative fuel for power plants, industries, and government-backed co-firing projects. The year 2025 is expected to witness the highest number of biomass pellet tenders from central, state, and PSU bodies. For manufacturers and suppliers, this presents a major opportunity to secure long-term contracts and expand their business nationwide.
This 2025 guide provides a state-wise tender list, eligibility requirements, documentation needed, and supply guidelines to help you participate confidently in biomass pellet tenders across India.
• Coal co-firing mandate: Thermal power plants must co-fire up to 10% biomass pellets.
• Central & state policies supporting green fuel.
• Industries shifting from coal to biomass due to cost & emission norms.
• Availability of large quantities of agricultural waste.
• Rising import demand from Japan, Korea, and Europe.
Below is a summary of common tender names typically seen across major states:
1. Uttar Pradesh
• “Biomass Pellet Supply Tender for NTPC Unchahar & Tanda (UP)”
• “Uttar Pradesh Rajya Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Pellet Supply Tender”
2. Punjab
• “PSPCL Biomass Pellet Supply Tender – Bathinda & Ropar Plants”
• Strong demand due to high paddy straw availability.
3. Haryana
• “HPGCL Pellet Supply Tender – Panipat Thermal Plant”
• “Agro Residue Pellet Procurement for Yamunanagar”
4. Rajasthan
• “RRVUNL Pellet Supply Tender – Kota, Chhabra, Suratgarh”
• High pellet requirement for co-firing.
5. Maharashtra
• “MAHAGENCO Biomass Pellet Supply Tender – Chandrapur & Koradi”
• Industries also issue private tenders.
6. Odisha
• “OPGC & NTPC Kaniha Biomass Pellet Supply Tender”
• Growing demand due to industrial expansion.
7. West Bengal
• “WBPDCL Pellet Supply Tender – Kolaghat, Bakreshwar, Durgapur”
8. Tamil Nadu
• “TANGEDCO Biomass Pellet Supply Tender”
• Expanding co-firing program in 2025.
9. Karnataka & Telangana
• “State Power Utility Biomass Pellet Empanelment Tender”
10. Chhattisgarh
• “CSEB & NTPC Sipat Pellet Supply Tender”
Most tenders are posted on:
✔ Government e-marketplace (GeM)
✔ NTPC e-procurement portal
✔ State energy department e-tendering platforms
Although each tender varies, suppliers must generally meet:
✔ Production Capacity Proof
Daily or monthly manufacturing capacity certificate.
✔ Company Registration
- GST
- PAN
- MSME Udyam
- Factory License
✔ Quality Standards
Pellet specifications often required:
- Calorific Value: 3500–4500 kcal/kg
- Moisture: < 10%
- Ash: < 5%
- Pellet Size: 6–8 mm
✔ Financial Eligibility
Annual turnover requirements:
₹25 lakh to ₹2 crore depending on supply quantity.
✔ Sample Submission
Pellet samples must pass government-approved laboratory testing.
✔ Past Experience (Sometimes Optional)
Work orders showing previous supply experience.
• GST Certificate
• Udyam/MSME Registration
• Factory Licence
• Quality test reports
• Financial statements
• Company profile
• Production capacity certificate
• Signed tender document
To win and retain tenders, suppliers must follow:
• Timely delivery of 100–500+ tons/day depending on tender.
• Dust-free packaging to avoid pellet loss.
• Transportation compliance, often included in supplier scope.
• Consistent quality as thermal plants perform routine checks.
The 2025 biomass pellet tender market across India offers major business opportunities for manufacturers, traders, and biomass entrepreneurs. With increasing co-firing requirements, rising industrial fuel demand, and strong government support, suppliers can secure long-term contracts by understanding state-wise tenders, eligibility norms, and supply requirements. Businesses that prepare early with proper documentation and compliant production capacity will benefit the most.
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