Visakhapatnam Port Subsea Diving Operations up to 30 Meters

Work Description - Under Water Diving Work Up To A Depth Of About 30 Mtrs Within The Vpa Limits Including Fishing Harbour For A Period Of Two Years 2026-28 And Extendable One More Year

The Visakhapatnam Port Trust, a Public Sector Undertaking, through its Tender Inviting Authority, the HARBOUR MASTER (O/o Deputy Conservator, Near Sri Venkateswara Temple, Port area, Visakhapatnam-35), invites bids for an Open Tender (Reference Number: IMAR/DCO/D/Diving /1/2026-27 Dt.23.07.2026, Tender ID: 2026_VPT_285430_1) for "Under water diving work up to a depth of about 30 mtrs within the VPA limits including Fishing Harbour." This critical works project, categorized as Miscellaneous Works with an Item Rate contract, is valued at ₹27,89,781 and has a primary period of 730 days (two years from 2026-28), with an option for extension for one additional year. Prospective bidders are required to pay a Tender Fee of ₹1,180 (exemption allowed) and an EMD of ₹55,795 (exemption allowed). The tender process follows a two-cover system, encompassing Fee/Pre-Qualification/Technical and Finance submissions. Key dates for participation include an e-Publication on 24-Jul-2026 at 06:00 PM, with document download and bid submission commencing from 25-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on 05-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM at the DC Office, VPA. The deadline for document download and bid submission is 14-Aug-2026 at 03:00 PM, followed by the Bid Opening on 17-Aug-2026 at 03:30 PM at the DC Office. Interested and qualified firms are strongly encouraged to participate in this significant opportunity located within the Visakhapatnam Port Authority area.