Outsourced Technical & Support Manpower for NW16 and India-Bangladesh Waterway Routes

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), Ministry of Shipping, through its Regional Office in Guwahati, invites experienced and qualified contractors to participate in an open tender for the "Deployment of Technical and Supporting Manpower" for the National Waterway 16 (NW16) and the India-Bangladesh Protocol (IBP) Route. This crucial service, essential for the efficient operation and management of these waterways, is to be provided on an outsourced basis. The initial contract period will be for two years, commencing in 2026, with a provision for extension by another year, contingent upon the contractor's satisfactory performance. The estimated tender value for this requirement is ₹1,18,00,000. Bidders are advised that this is a two-cover tender, with the first cover for technical and pre-qualification documents and the second for financial proposals. The Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) required is ₹2,36,000, payable to "IWAI FUND PLAN" at Guwahati, with options for EMD exemption through Bank Guarantee or Standby Letter of Credit. A tender fee of ₹5,900 is also applicable. Key dates for this tender include the document download start date of October 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM, and the document download end date of November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bid submission will be open from November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM, closing on November 20, 2026, at 3:00 PM. The bid opening is scheduled for November 21, 2026, at 3:30 PM, at the Pandu Port Complex, Pandu, Guwahati, Assam, 788803. Contractors are requested to refer to the detailed tender documents for specific pre-qualification criteria and submission requirements.