EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST (EOI)
Ref : IOCL/DDD/EOI-4
Date 15.01.2021
1. INDIAN OIL CORPORATION LIMITED (IOCL) (Central Public Sector Enterprise and referred to hereinafter as IOCL)
invites offers through Expression of Interest (EOI) from START UPS for registration/enrolment with IOCL as “Door
to Door Delivery Reseller(FuelEnt )” for the purpose of uplifting High speed diesel (HSD) (hereinafter referred to
as “product”) from Supply locations/Retail Outlets of IOCL in approved mobile dispenser only for reselling of the
same by way of door to door delivery to the consumers as notified by Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas in the
Gazette of India: Extraordinary dated 10th December’ 2019 and 3rd February’ 2020 vide G.S.R. 903(E) and G.S.R.
78(E) respectively with regard to amendment of the Motor Spirit and High Speed Diesel (Regulation of Supply,
Distribution and Prevention of Malpractices) Order, 2005
2. Sales through Door to Door Delivery by Mobile Dispenser are to be made only to those equipment in line with
the Petroleum Amendment Rules, 2019 as notified by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in the Gazette of
India: Extraordinary dated 29th May, 2019 vide G.S.R. 384(E) and as amended from time to time.
3. The purpose of inviting this EOI is to register/enrol the START UPS to set up the Door to Door Delivery of HSD
services as a business proposition in accordance with the Gazette notifications mentioned above. START UPS
(hereinafter referred to as “Applicants”) are expected to assess the business potential and benefits of the scheme
themselves prior to making application / decision for any investment.
4. Applicants intending to uplift product from IOCL’s Supply locations as specified in the application form will have
to abide by the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), as amended from time to time (Annexure-1).
5. Upliftment of product from Retail Outlets:
a. Currently, PESO guidelines have provision for loading a maximum of four Mobile Dispensers (of minimum
capacity 3 KL and maximum capacity 6 KL) at a Retail Outlet per day. Applicants intending to uplift product
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from Retail Outlet/s may indicate their interest against the Retail Outlet/s listed in the application form
(where loading facility is available)
b. For supplies from Retail Outlet, consent of dealer will also be required to be obtained by the Applicant in
the format attached (Annexure 2). For supplies from Company outlet (COCO), consent of the concerned
Divisional Office will be required to be obtained by the Applicant in the format attached (Annexure 2A) and
uploaded alongwith EOI.
c. Further, for loading of such Mobile Dispensers from the Retail Outlet, necessary letters / agreement with
Retail Outlet dealer may also be required to be complied with by the Applicant, as per the requirement of
PESO, as amended from time to time, before signing the Provisional agreement.
d. The FuelEnts can substitute the Supply Location / Retail Outlet given in the consent letter at the time of
submitting the EOI subject to the substituted Supply Location / Retail Outlet dealer gives consent letter
and has loading facility for the Mobile Dispensers at the Retail Outlet, as per PESO regulations, as amended
from time to time. However, such permission by IOCL for substitution of Supply Location / Retail Outlet will
not be granted until one year of signing of FuelEnt agreement. Details of the substituted Supply Location /
Retail Outlet shall form the addendum to the FuelEnt agreement as Annexure-A.
e. Notwithstanding the above, the decision to accept or reject any such proposal shall solely rest with IOCL.
Security Deposit, if applicable, will have to be submitted by eligible Applicant before signing necessary
FuelEnt Agreement.
f. However, in exceptional circumstances in case the loading of Mobile dispenser from the Retail Outlet is
discontinued due to whatsoever reason, the condition of one year as in (d) above will not be applicable.
g. If for any reason whatsoever, FuelEnt fails to uplift HSD in the Mobile Dispenser from assigned Retail Outlet
for a continuous period of 90 days, IOCL reserves the right to terminate the FuelEnt agreement.
h. For Standard Operating Procedures for loading HSD into Mobile Dispenser at Retail Outlets, FuelEnt will
abide by the guidelines specified by PESO as amended from time to time. FuelEnt will keep itself updated
on the said guidelines from PESO office / PESO website.
6. As a part of process, four separate EOIs shall be uploaded on website https://iocletenders.nic.in/, one every
alternate month on the 15th of the month (or on the first working day following 15th of the month, if 15th is not
a working day) and shall be valid till 14th day of the next month or 30 days from EOI uploading date, whichever
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is later, starting from 15/07/2020. EOI document can be downloaded starting from 15:00 hrs of the starting day
upto 15:00 hrs of the last day and can be submitted upto 17:00 hrs of the last day.
7. Non refundable application fee per Applicant shall be Rs. 10,000/- + GST @18% (total amount = Rs. 11,800/-) to
be paid alongwith application. Details of the payment confirmation is to be mentioned in the application form.
However, application fee once paid will be valid till 14th Feb, 2021 (i.e. last date of the 4th EOI).
8. Submission of EOI: The EOI complete in all respects should be digitally signed and submitted online only through
the website https://iocletenders.nic.in/. No physical EOI shall be accepted. For instruction to Applicants on
submission of EOI please refer to document “Instructions to Applicants”.
9. Queries: For any queries, Applicants may please refer contact details of officers, for the concerned state, as per
list, under Point No 35, further down below.
10.For details of complete EOI, interested parties may also refer to CPPP, Central Public Procurement Portal of
Government of India (https://eprocure.gov.in/epublish);
11.Corrigendum, if any will be hosted on the above website https://iocletenders.nic.in/.
12. Applicants should regularly visit https://iocletenders.nic.in/ to keep themselves updated.
13.Non refundable registration/application fees per Start Up shall be Rs. 11,800/- (Rupees Eleven thousand and Eight
hundred only) including taxes as applicable. Start Ups who are interested in registering themselves as FuelEnts
and want to participate in the EOI, must first pay the applicable ‘Non refundable registration / application fees’
through NEFT / online fund transfer to the IOCL bank account no. indicated below and must mention the details
of said online payment / transaction (as indicated below) in the online application form while participating in the
EOI. Start Ups will be responsible for providing correct details of said online payment / transaction and shall not
hold IOCL responsible for incorrect invoicing if details furnished in the application form about the Start Up /
transaction are found to be incorrect. Cash Receipt and GST invoice against the payment of ‘Non refundable
registration / application fees’ shall be subsequently mailed to the e-mail Ids mentioned by the Start Ups in their
respective application forms after verifying the details from IOCL’s Bank. In case any Start Up is unable to furnish
details of their GSTIN, the Start Up will not be able to claim input tax credit on the amount paid towards ‘Non
refundable registration / application fees’. Start Ups in their own interest should pay the applicable ‘Non
refundable registration / application fees’ through NEFT/online fund transfer, at least one working day before the
closure date of the EOI.
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Start Ups are required to make payment of ‘Non refundable registration / application fees’ through NEFT / fund
transfer to the following account. Start Ups, must avoid IMPS mode of online fund transfer as details of payments
transferred through IMPS is cumbersome to verify.
Account no. : 11083980728
IFSC code : SBIN0009995
Beneficiary Name : Indian Oil Corporation Limited
For establishing the linkage of NEFT / Online payment made by the Start Up, the following details are required to
be mentioned by the Start Up in the designated place provided in the application form while participating in the
EOI:
Name of Start Up
Address of registered office of Start Up
GSTIN of the Start Up
Transaction Id/UTR no. generated while
making online payment of Non
refundable registration/application fees’
Amount paid (Rs.)
Date of generation of Transaction Id/UTR
no.
Name of Bank from which online
payment made
14. Qualification / Evaluation process:
a. Applicant should be registered with Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT),
Ministry of Commerce & Industry (MoC&I) on website www.startupindia.gov.in.
b. Validity of the registration certificate with DPIIT will be verified from the website www.startupindia.gov.in.
c. Start Up which has applied for the DPIIT registration but is yet to get DPIIT certificate can also apply.
However, the DPIIT certificate has to be submitted at the time of verification of original documents to be
eligible.
d. Payment of Rs. 10,000/- + GST @18% (total amount = Rs. 11,800/-) as application/registration fee is to be
submitted online.
e. Applicant intending to take product from IOCL’s supply location / Retail Outlet should have indicated at
least one IOCL Supply location / Retail Outlet where it intends to uplift product in the Mobile dispenser in
the Application form
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f. In case Applicant intends to take supplies from IOCL Retail Outlet, consent of concerned Retail Outlet dealer
will also be required to be obtained by the Applicant in the format attached (Annexure 2) and uploaded
alongwith EOI.
g. In case Applicant intends to take supplied from IOCL COCO, consent of the concerned Divisional Office
will be required to be obtained by the Applicant in the format attached (Annexure 2A) and uploaded
alongwith EOI.
h. Applicant has to produce original documents for verification within the stipulated period as intimated by
IOCL.
EOI not complying with the above eligibility conditions will be rejected.
15.Mobile Dispenser should be registered in the name of the FuelEnt.
16.Applicant Start Ups found eligible will be registered/enrolled. Start Ups registered/enrolled shall be referred to
as FuelEnts.
17.A Provisional Agreement will be signed with registered Applicants who apply against this EOI. They will be required
to put up the Mobile dispensers with all requisite statutory approvals / licences to commence the purchase of the
product from IOCL or its Retail Outlets. Thereafter, such FuelEnts will be able to procure HSD directly from Supply
Locations/Retail Outlet of IOCL, having facility for loading of such Mobile Dispensers. Applicant shall be allowed to
change the Supply Location / Retail Outlet before Provisional agreement is signed.
18. FuelEnts will be required to fabricate the Mobile Dispenser according to Top / Bottom loading facility available
at Supply location / Retail Outlet, as advised by IOCL.
19.FuelEnt will be required to obtain requisite statutory approvals / licenses for operation of the Mobile Dispensers
from PESO and calibration certificate for dispensing of fuel from Department of Legal Metrology and any other
certificate required for dispensing of fuel. They would also have to comply with all other statutory requirements
including VAT, GST, Motor Vehicle Act, etc. as applicable under State/Central Govt. regulations. In other words,
provisions of Essential Commodities Act, Control Orders and other statutory requirements including PESO, Legal
Metrology, Taxation, etc. would apply to Mobile Dispensers / FuelEnts. All statutory approvals and Licenses has
to be obtained by the FuelEnt in their name and will carry out periodic renewal of such statutory licenses /
approvals as per the requirement of statutory norms at their own cost.
20.On compliance of the terms of the Provisional Agreement, FuelEnt Agreement (principal to principal Agreement)
called “FuelEnt Agreement” shall be executed between Applicant and IOCL, on completion of the fabrication of
Mobile Dispenser and on obtaining of PESO license / statutory licenses.
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21.Interest free refundable Security Deposit (SD) of Rs. 1 lakh per Start-up is to be submitted before signing the
“FuelEnt Agreement”. This SD shall be encashed against violation of any regulatory guidelines and breach of terms
and conditions of Agreement/SOP. The SD is to be deposited by Demand Draft in favour of IOCL.
22.The Security Deposit will be refunded to the FuelEnt upon completion of the Agreement period provided the
Agreement is not terminated due to violation of any regulatory guidelines or breach of terms and conditions of
“FuelEnt” Agreement.
23.FuelEnts to ensure valid Public Liability Insurance to cover public loss arising out of accidents.
24.Agreement shall be valid for a period of ten years. After successful completion of the period, the Agreement can
be extended further on mutually agreed terms and conditions.
25.IOCL’s responsibility with regard to Quality, Quantity, Safety and Handling of the product will cease as soon as the
product will be filled/loaded to the Mobile Dispenser.
26.FuelEnts shall be solely responsible for compliance of PESO / Legal Metrology / MS HSD Control Order / State Tax
liabilities, applicable labour laws, and any other applicable statutory norms while uplifting and delivering HSD to
the customers.
27.All tax liabilities/license fee/statutory payments shall be borne by “FuelEnts”.
28.Product shall be loaded from IOCL’s Supply location only against advance payment by the FuelEnts to IOCL.
29.FuelEnts intending to uplift product from IOCL Retail Outlet shall be on mutually agreed terms between the Retail
Outlet Dealer of IOCL and the FuelEnt.
30.Mobile Dispensers shall be deployed, maintained and operated through trained staff by “FuelEnt” at their own
cost. Trained staff should be able to handle safety equipment and handle exigencies. FuelEnt shall comply with
the applicable labour laws.
31.Standard Format of Provisional Agreement (Annexure 3), FuelEnt Agreement (Annexures 4) and Non-Disclosure
Agreement (Annexure-5) are attached. Non-Disclosure Agreement to be executed between the parties at the
time of execution of FuelEnt agreement. Applicants are advised to go through the same before applying.
32.IOCL reserves the right to disqualify Start Up’s application without assigning any reason. IOCL may also not accept
all the Mobile Dispensers offered by Applicant.
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33.Once FuelEnt Agreement is signed, FuelEnt will be allowed to put up additional Mobile Dispensers at the same or
other locations having the Mobile Dispenser loading facility without going through the EOI process again subject
to consent for the same in writing from the Company and on meeting the following conditions.
a. For new Mobile Dispenser – as per conditions specified in Provisional Agreement and after
signing a fresh Provisional Agreement / adding addendum to existing Provisional Agreement.
b. For Mobile dispenser which is in operation with another OMC – after obtaining NOC from the
OMC where the Mobile dispenser is operating subject to completing at least one year of
operation with that OMC.
Such Mobile Dispenser should have approval of PESO and other statutory authorities. Such additional Mobile
Dispensers will form part of Annexure-A of the Agreement.
34.Procedure for EOI application and registration / enrolment as FuelEnt:
i. Fill up the application form attached with this EOI.
ii. Submit the duly filled application form on the website https://iocletenders.nic.in, along with supporting
documents. Submit the non-refundable application fee Rs. 10,000/- (plus taxes) online to IOCL. Only those
application shall be considered against which application fee is submitted.
iii. The State Office, after evaluating the application shall inform the eligible Start Up to sign Provisional
Agreement with relevant State / Divisional Office.
iv. The concerned IOCL Office will sign a Provisional Agreement with the eligible Applicant.
v. After signing the Provisional Agreement, Applicant will be required to put up the Mobile Dispenser with all
statutory approvals/licenses within stipulated time to the State Office/ Divisional Office.
vi. Once the Mobile dispenser is ready with statutory approvals, Applicant will be required to inform the State/
Divisional Manager and shall submit the Mobile Dispenser related documents along with refundable Security
Deposit of Rs. 1 lakh.
vii. The concerned IOCL office shall scrutinize the documents and if the documents are found in order, “FuelEnt
Agreement” will be signed.
viii. Once FuelEnt Agreement is signed, FuelEnt will be able to uplift the HSD from Supply Locations / Retail Outlets
as approved by IOCL, as per SOPs.
ix. Procedure of placing order, making payment for HSD supplies shall be informed after Agreement signing by
IOCL.
x. Risks: The Applicant should be well aware of the various risks associated with the Door to Door Delivery of
HSD through Mobile dispenser business and its marketing and should conduct independent due diligence
before committing to any investment decision. IOCL shall not be responsible for any of their business decisions
or any losses arising due to any reason whatsoever including all investments.
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35.State Offices Addresses and Contacts
State Office States Covered Contact Person Designation Mobile No. email
Arunachal
Pradesh, Assam,
Manipur,
Chief Manager
IndianOil-AOD SO Meghalaya, Mr. A K Rajneesh 9435328333
[email protected] (Retail Sales)
Tripura,
Nagaland,
Mizoram
Uttar Pradesh Mr. Madhukar Sr. Manager (Fleet
Uttar Pradesh SO- I 9414040224
[email protected] (East) Verma Marketing)
Uttar Pradesh
Chief Manager
Uttar Pradesh SO-II (West), Mr. Rahul Aggarwal 9810990201
[email protected] (Fleet Marketing)
Uttarakhand
West Bengal,
Dy. General
Andaman &
West Bengal SO Mr. Manas Dey Manager (Retail 9051063912
[email protected] Nicobar Islands,
Sales)
Sikkim
Tamil Nadu,
Dy. General
Pondicherry Mr. Suresh D
Tamilnadu SO Manager (Fleet 9426629106
[email protected] (Karaikal & Kumar
Marketing)
Puducherry)
Mr. Mahendra Chief Manager
Rajasthan SO Rajasthan 9426416052
[email protected] Srivastava (Retail Sales)
Madhya Pradesh Madhya Pradesh, Chief Manager
Mr. Shreyansh Dixit 9415902758
[email protected] SO Chhattisgarh (Fleet Marketing)
Dy. General
Mr. P. Deepu
Kerala SO Kerala Manager (Retail 9426416051
[email protected] Mathew
Sales)
General Manager
Karnataka SO Karnataka Mr. Rajat Kaushal 9582807506
[email protected] (Retail Sales)
Gujarat, UT OF General Manager
Gujarat SO Mr. Yogesh V Bapat 9426516005
[email protected] D&NH AND D&D (Retail Sales)
Andhra Pradesh,
Dy. General
Telangana & Telangana,
Mr. MFU Rahaman Manager (Retail 9490958199
[email protected] Andhra Pradesh SO Pondicherry
Sales)
(Yanam)
Punjab,
Chandigarh,
Jammu & Dy. General
Punjab &Himachal
Kashmir, Mr. Narpal Singh Manager (Retail 9416010682
[email protected] SO
Himachal Sales)
Pradesh, UT of
Laddakh
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Dy. General
Mr. Stitaprajna
Odisha SO Odisha Manager (Retail 8017527300 [email protected]
Swain
Sales)
Dy. General
Mr. Subhash
Bihar SO Bihar, Jharkhand Manager (Fleet 9431821008 [email protected]
Ranjan Sinha
Marketing)
Dy. General
Mr. Shyam Lal
Delhi & Haryana SO Delhi, Haryana Manager (Retail 7506448629 [email protected]
Gupta
Sales)
Dy. General
Maharashtra,
Maharashtra SO Mr. R K Gupta Manager (Retail 9899240252 [email protected]
Goa
Sales)
36.General
a. The entire cost or expenses incurred by the Applicant in connection with preparation or delivery of EOI
shall be borne by Applicant.
b. The Applicant is required to furnish all information and documents as called for in this EOI in English
language. Any printed literature / documentary evidence submitted in another language, along with
the EOI documents needs to be accompanied by an English translation.
c. All documents being submitted by the applicant should be self attested.
d. IOCL reserves the right to seek additional information from the Applicant. All costs and expenses
incurred for such additional information shall be borne by the Applicants themselves.
e. IOCL reserves the right to accept or reject, any or all EOIs received at its absolute discretion without
assigning any reason whatsoever.
f. IOCL also reserves the right to cancel/withdraw/ amend this EOI or extend the last date at its sole
discretion without assigning any reason.
37.Governing laws
This EOI and its interpretation, validity and performance shall be governed by the Laws of India.
38.Important note
This advertisement does not constitute and will not be deemed to constitute any commitment on the part of
IOCL.
IOCL has the sole discretion to qualify or accept or reject the EOI without assigning any reason whatsoever.
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Furthermore, this advertisement neither confirms the right nor an expectation on any party to participate in the
EOI.
Applicant understands that this is purely a business proposition and has normal business risks and also does not
guarantee any assured returns or profits.
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