Annual Afloat Maintenance for Inland Waterways Vessels in Guwahati

Work Description - Annual Afloat Repair Of Wb Saffron, Hpt Br Ambedkar And Ab Nilgiri For The Year 2026-27

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Shipping, invites sealed bids from eligible and experienced contractors for the comprehensive annual afloat repair of its vital vessels: WB Saffron, HPT BR Ambedkar, and AB Nilgiri, for the financial year 2026-27. This critical Marine Works project, situated in the NW-2 region (Guwahati), aims to ensure the operational readiness and longevity of these essential assets. The estimated Tender Value for this work is ₹45,28,085. This Open Tender (Reference Number: IWAI/GHY/SAFFRON/4(103)/26-27) mandates a two-cover system, comprising separate Technical and Financial Bids. Prospective bidders are required to submit an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹91,000, payable to IWAI FUND PLAN at Guwahati, with provisions for EMD exemption. A non-refundable Tender Fee of ₹5,900 is also applicable, payable to IWAI FUND PLAN at Guwahati, though Tender Fee exemption is allowed. Both EMD and Tender Fee can be paid through RTGS or NEFT. The tender was e-published on 09-Jul-2026 at 05:00 PM. Interested bidders can download the tender documents from 10-Jul-2026 at 10:00 AM until 30-Jul-2026 at 11:30 AM. Bid submission commences on 10-Jul-2026 at 12:00 PM and will close on 30-Jul-2026 at 11:30 AM. The Technical Bids will be opened on 31-Jul-2026 at 12:00 PM in Guwahati. Bids will remain valid for 90 days from the bid opening date, and the stipulated period for completion of work is 150 days. For further details and correspondence, please contact the Director, Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), located at Pandu Port Complex, Pandu.