Offshore Helicopter Charter Services for East Coast Drilling Operations

Work Description - Hiring Of Agency For Charter Hire Of Helicopter Services To Support Drilling Operations In Krishna Godavari, Mahanadi And Andaman Offshore Blocks On The East Coast Of Indian Waters For A Period Of 03 Years Extendable By Another Maximum 12 Months At The Same Rates, Terms And Conditions.

This tender, reference number CEG2068P27, is issued by Oil India Limited, a Public Sector Undertaking, inviting bids for the "Hiring of agency for charter hire of helicopter services to support Drilling Operations in Krishna Godavari, Mahanadi and Andaman Offshore Blocks on the East Coast of Indian waters." The scope of work entails providing essential helicopter services for drilling operations in these offshore blocks for an initial period of three years, with an option for extension up to an additional twelve months under the same rates, terms, and conditions. The tender is open to all eligible agencies and is categorized under Services, with a Product Category of Miscellaneous Works. Key dates for prospective bidders include the e-published date on June 9, 2026, with document downloads available from the same date until July 8, 2026. Bid submissions can commence on July 8, 2026, and must be completed by 2:00 PM on September 21, 2026, with the bid opening scheduled for 3:00 PM on the same day. There is no tender fee associated with this procurement, however, an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹44,704,000 is mandatory. The tender inviting authority is the Chief Manager C and P at Oil India Ltd, KG Basin Project Down Town Building, 3rd Floor, Door No. 70 14 16 4, Next to D Mart, Sri Vidya Colony, Venkat Nagar, Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh 533003.