Call for tenders for exploration permits for coal (EPCs) (CLR2026-1)

### 🏗️ Tender Overview The Department of Natural Resources, Mines, Manufacturing, Regional and Rural Development (Queensland) has issued a call for tenders for **four (4) coal exploration permits (EPCs)** located in the **Bowen and Surat basins**. This initiative, identified as **CLR2026-1**, is part of the 2026 exploration tender release program. ### 📋 Key Requirements & Scope * **Project Focus:** Coal exploration permit acquisition. * **Geographic Scope:** Bowen and Surat basins, Queensland. * **Financial Note:** There is **no cash bid component** for this tender. * **Documentation:** Interested parties must refer to the official 'Call for Tenders for Exploration Permits for Coal (EPCs) (CLR2026-1)' document for comprehensive technical and compliance requirements. ### 🏢 Issuing Organization * **Buyer:** Dept Natural Res Mines Manufact Regional Rural Dev (Queensland Government). * **Location:** Brisbane, QLD. ### 🔍 Search Keywords * Coal Exploration Permits * EPC Tender * Bowen Basin * Surat Basin * Queensland Mining * Mineral Resources * Exploration Tender * CLR2026-1 ### 📅 Important Dates * **Tender Open:** 05 March 2026 * **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 30 April 2026, 11:00 AM * **Tender Close:** 14 May 2026, 11:00 AM * **Expected Decision:** 11 September 2026 This opportunity is highly relevant for companies specializing in mining, quarrying, and oil & gas exploration services. Bidders are encouraged to review the full tender documentation to ensure all regulatory and operational criteria are met.