Dry-Docking and Repair Services for Inland Waterway Vessels in NW-2

The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI), under the Ministry of Shipping, is pleased to invite open tenders for the critical dry-dock repair of three vessels: CSD Shipra, AB Kalsubai, and CPB I, operating in NW-2 for the fiscal year 2026-27. This tender, identified by Tender Reference Number IWAI/GHY/Shipra/4(156)/2026-27 and Tender ID 2026_IWAI_917611_3, represents an opportunity for qualified marine works contractors to undertake essential maintenance for these important assets. The estimated tender value for this project is ₹53,00,000, with an Earnest Money Deposit (EMD) of ₹1,06,000 payable to the IWAI FUND PLAN at Guwahati. A tender fee of ₹5,900 is also applicable, payable through RTGS/NEFT to the same fund. The work is scheduled for completion within 60 days of commencement, and successful bidders must maintain bid validity for 90 days.

Potential bidders can download tender documents from 10:00 AM on September 18, 2026, until 3:00 PM on October 3, 2026. The bid submission period commences at 11:00 AM on September 18, 2026, and concludes at 3:00 PM on October 3, 2026. Bids will be opened at 3:30 PM on October 5, 2026, at the IWAI office located at Pandu Port Complex, Pandu, Guwahati-12, Pincode 781012. The tender will be processed through a two-cover system, with Cover 1 containing the Technical bid (.pdf format) and Cover 2 housing the Financial bid (.xls format). Prospective bidders are advised to review the tender documents thoroughly, which include the NIT document (Tendernotice_1.pdf) and detailed tender documents including the Bill of Quantity (Re_tenderdoc_Shipra_Kalsubai_CPBI.pdf and BOQ_973685.xls). Further details regarding tenderer class and pre-qualification criteria are as per the tender document.