• 2.28 m MT sought from Sept. to Apr. 2027 

A tender has been called to select a coal supplier for the 2026 to 2027 season of the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai.

The Lanka Coal Company stated that the tender has been issued to purchase 2.28 million metric tonnes (MT) of coal for the period from September 2026 to April 2027. The invitation for bids to select a supplier for the 2026/2027 season of the Plant has now been published on the Lanka Coal Company’s website. It further stated that the tender has been issued to procure 2.28 million MT of coal for the period from September 2026 to April 2027. Bids will be accepted until 14 May, and the requirements that applicants must fulfil have also been specified.

Accordingly, coal must be supplied under 38 shipments, with 20 shipments in 2026 and 18 shipments in 2027. All deliveries must be completed within 210 days, as stated in the conditions.

The Company has also outlined through the relevant tender, the quality standards of the coal to be supplied, as well as the responsibilities and performance expectations of the bidding companies.