Serbia's EPS Tenders for Geological Research on Kolubara Coal Deposits

Serbia's state-owned power utility, Elektroprivreda Srbije (EPS), has initiated a tender for crucial laboratory testing related to geological research. The focus is on the Polje E open-pit coal mine located within the Kolubara coal basin, a significant energy resource area for the country.

The tender specifically calls for geomechanical laboratory testing of samples. These tests are integral to the applied geological research project for the Polje E deposit, which was developed by OC Projekt in 2023. The estimated value of this procurement stands at 6.84 million Serbian dinars, excluding value-added tax.

Services will be rendered successively based on individual orders from EPS, depending on the company's needs. The timeframe for completing each order ranges from 120 to 180 calendar days from the receipt of a written instruction. Laboratory testing will be conducted at the chosen bidder's facility, with EPS personnel responsible for collecting samples at the client's premises. The selected bidder will then arrange and cover the costs of transporting these samples to their laboratory.

The results from these laboratory tests are intended to form the basis for further geological investigations and the assessment of coal deposit characteristics at the Polje E surface mine. This mine is considered one of the development projects within the broader Kolubara coal basin. Interested parties have until August 3 to submit their offers.